Security minister against routine checkpoints
Security Minister, Rolando Mirones spoke out against the implementation of routine police checks Friday, news that has some foreigners rejoicing.
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Panama’s big win in FIFA U-20 World Cup
It was an Historic Day for Panama, when the team won 1-2 against Saudi Arabia, marking the first victory for the Panamanians in the history of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
4 seriously injured in massive explosion
Chaos broke out in Panama City at the PH Costa Mare, in Don Bosco when the explosion of gas tank left 14 injured of which, 4 were left with serious injuries. The blast left several buildings damaged.
Cortizo working on Secondary Education
President elect, Nito Cortizo obtained his doctorate in International Trade from the University of Texas, now he is working with the prestigious American university on scholarship programs.
PRD, Contact law and Minera Panama
The bench of the Democratic Revolutionary Party states they will not endorse bill 766 to approve the contract between the State and Minera Panama, promoted by the Varela administration.
Traffic accidents continue in Panama
With several accidents taking place Monday May 28th 2019, authorities are asking that drivers take caution on the road.
Measles alert for Panama
After notice of measles outbreaks in neighboring countries, and several within the country, the Social Security Fund maintains announced a state of alert in Panama promoting the MMR vaccine.
Toursim Expo Saturday May 25th
Panama’s Tourism Exposition kicks off today, with business appointments between exhibitors and international tourism wholesalers, continuing tomorrow, Saturday May 25th for the public.
Cortizo Administration Announced
President elect, Laurentino Cortizo has announced several members of the new Panamanian cabinet, among the members is Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo.
Nike’s Mola Air Force 1
Nike has canceled the special edition shoe, Nike Air Force 1 ’Puerto Rico’ 2019, after a controversy with the Guna Yala comarca.
Minera starts copper production in Panama
Minera Panama will start the export of copper concentrate in June 2019, starting a new era for the Panamanian export sector. Cobre Panama spokesman explained, the first shipment will go to Asia.
$90 Million drug bust in Colon
The National Aeronaval Service (Senan) conducted the seizure of 1,417 packages allegedly containing drugs inside a container, in the Port of Cristobal, in the Province of Colón.
Panama take 8 golds in El Salvador
With eight gold medals and records in javelin and high jump at the Central American Championship in El Salvador, Panamanian youths finished in fourth place.
Panama’s forum for gender equality
Monday May 20th 2019 Panama hosted the International Forum "Gender equality on the road to sustainable development: balance, challenges and strategy."
Panama Latin America’s first Advanced Economy?
Despite a perceived slowdown of the Panamanian economy, Panama has been the most dynamic economy in Latin America for the last three decades with the highest per capita income in the region (IMF).
6.1 Earthquake near Puerto Armuelles Panama
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 and an epicenter of 12 km from Puerto Armuelles, Panama, near the border with Costa Rica, took place Sunday afternoon.
Nito Cortizo wins a close race
While the official statement will only be made Thursday, Sunday May 5th 2019 Laurentino Cortizo was declared the winner, two percentage points ahead of Rómulo Roux in Panama’s presidential ...
It’s Voting day in Panama!
May 5th 2019 is an importing day in Panama, as the country elects a news president.
Two charged for forigener’s murder
A New Zealand man was killed May 2nd 2019 in Guna Yala. Two Panamanian men have been charged with aggravated homicide along with robbery, criminal association and mistreatment of a minor.
Panama’s response to situation in Venezuela
Vice president of Panama, Isabel De Saint Malo de Alvarado, expressed her support for the Venezuelan people and "for the return to democracy" in the wake of clashes across the country.
Panama 2nd happiest country in Gallup poll
The results for the Gallup Global Emotions poll are in and Panama has ranked the second happiest country out of 143 nations.
