Panama debates the regulation of cryptocurrency
Panama will study whether or not to validate bitcoin, ether, and tether as acceptable payment methods in the country.
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The Grand Gala for Biodiversity
the Grand Gala for Biodiversity will take place in Panama City, on March 10 with the goal of highlighting aspects of biodiversity that exist in Panama that are vital to sustaining humanity.
Environmentalist fight to save the Azuero Spider Monkey
The Azuero spider monkey, a subspecies of the Central American spider monkey, is endemic to Panama’s Azuero Peninsula is subject to widespread deforestation and scarce food resources.
Panama’s Natural world gains Rights
Panama joins a host of other countries in a legal movement that gives land, trees, rivers, coral reefs, and mountains legal rights. After a year of debate, the law creates a tool for conservation.
Panama is behind the Digital Nomad
In 2021 Panama introduced their digital nomad visa, a short-stay visa for remote workers in Panama, that grants up to an 18-month stay for anyone with an external monthly income of 3 thousand dollars
Minsa cancels Carnival 2022 in Panama
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported Thursday, January 27, that all 2022 Carnival events in Panama will be canceled.
Oil Spill in Balboa Panama
The Panama Maritime Authority reported that 5 barrels of oil spilled in the Balboa area of Panama, Friday, January 21st, 2022. According to the AMPs statement Tuesday, the cleanup is underway
New Covid Regulations announced for Panama
With testing centers filling up in Panama, the ministry of health has new Covid-19 regulations, reducing quarantine time for people with three doses of the covid-19 vaccine, and promoting home testing
35 NGOs reject the new Minera Panamá contract
35 environmental, scientific, human rights organizations formally rejected the signing of a new contract with Minera Panamá, SA, a contract the Chamber of Commerce described as a “positive” step.
Family’s Plea for help to find Missing After Panama Plane Crash
The families of Deb Velleman and Sue Borries two of the passengers that were not recovered after a single-engine, five-seater plane went down over the Pacific Ocean, are seeking support from the U.S.
Panama reduces duration of Covid-19 quarantine
The Ministry of Health announced, that they will reduce the duration of the quarantine to 5 days for people who have contact with a positive case but show a negative coronavirus test.
Canada’s new travel advisory
If you are a Canadian in Panama, you may have received an email from the Canadian government if you are registered with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service.
Panama Baseball: Metro and Chiriquí face off again
Metro and Chiriquí enter the final round of Panama’s national baseball series, Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. The first to win four games will win the title 78th National Major Baseball Championship. ...
President’s Veto of Electoral Reform
Cortizo’s partial veto of bill 544 reforming Panama’s Electoral Code only addressed one article, despite citizens’ concerns with four articles detrimental to equality and democracy in Panama.
Panama legalizes medical marijuana use
Panama’s national assembly has unanimously passed Bill 153 that will regulate the use of medical cannabis. The bill will allow research into the use of the plant as an alternative to pain medication. ...
Sunwing flights return to Rio Hato airport
Flights from Canada to the Scarlett Martinez International Airport in Río Hato, will begin starting November 12th, 2021. Sunwing Airlines announced the return of the Playa Blanca route from Toronto.
Vaccinated travellers can enter Panama without negative Covid test
Vaccinated travelers will not be required to present a negative covid-19 test in Panama as of September 1st, 2021 unless they have traveled through a high-risk country in the last 15 days.
Panama Tourist Visa Cut down to 90 days
As of October 1, 2021, the Panama tourist visa will be cut in half, from 180 to 90 days, according to the National Immigration Service.
New requirements for travellers flying to Panama
Panama announced fully vaccinated travelers entering Panama can circulate freely without quarantine by presenting a single negative test upon entry, starting Monday, July 26th, 2021.
Sunday Quarantine returns to San Carlos
Sunday, July 18th more mobility restrictions came into effect in the provinces of Panama Oeste and Veraguas. In the province of Panama West, San Carlos and La Chorrera are the districts affected.
Miambiente suspends tourist access to Venas Azules in Portobelo
The Ministry of the Environment (Miambiente) announced they would suspend tourist activities in Venas Azules Portobelo due to ecological damage caused by human activities.
