National Panamanian News

An apology from IDAAN Director

IDAAN Director, Juan Felipe De la Iglesia has apologized for his comments about sectors "squandering water" with the filling of plastic pools.

TE presents 2019 Electoral Regulations

On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the magistrates of the Electoral Tribunal (TE) signed Decree No. 12 to hold regulated general elections, May 5, 2019.

Talks in Colon end strikes

Monday, March 19, 2018, the first talks between the leaders of the Fight Committee for the Salvation of Columbus and representatives of the Executive, concluded ending two strikes.

No agreement for highway rehabilitation

After almost a year and a half, a final agreement for the rehabilitation and widening of the Arraiján-La Chorrera highway has still not been signed.

Meduca allows students to wear hijabs

Panama’s Ministry of Education (Meduca) will allow students to wear hijabs in three educational regions where there are high Muslim populations.

What is happening in Colón?

Thursday morning brings an end to a general strike in the province of Colón and the start to renewed dialogue with government officials.

FIFA President to visit Panama

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, will visit Panama on Friday, March 16th, 2018.

The safe return of 18 women

At least 18 women have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring that was dismantled in the province of the Darién by Panamanian authorities.

Driving school for bus drivers

If you read the news following a holiday weekend in Panama you’ve likely read about a horrible bus crash leaving numerous victims injured or even dead.

Trump towers become Bahia Grand

The Trump towers have a new name, “Bahia Grand Panama” which was announced by operators of the former Trump Ocean Club Friday, March 9th, 2018.

Ambassador to Panama on stepping down

Friday, March 9th, 2018, John Feeley US Ambassador to Panama explained his decision to resign from the Trump Administration in an op-ed for the Washington Post. This is what he said:

Panama announces salpingectomy program

Friday, March 9th, 2018 Panama’s The Social Security Fund (CSS) and the Ministry of Health (Minsa ) announced the country would begin a salpingectomy or “permanent sterilization” program.

20 countries that discriminate against Panama

Panama has issued a list of 20 countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia that have applied discriminatory or restrictive measures against the Republic of Panama.

Trump name and staff removed from Trump towers

March 5th, 2018, videos circulated of police entering the Trump towers to remove staff from the Trump Organization and the Trump name being crow-barred off of the hotel’s front signage.

A march against Gay Marriage in Panama City

There is a march against gay marriage planned for 3:00 p.m. today (March 6th 2018) in Panama City. The march, lead by the Panamanian Alliance for life, leaves from the Carmen Church.

Panama National team gears up for the World Cup

For the first time in the country’s history, Panama qualified for the World Cup Finals and is part of the 32 nations that will compete for the biggest prize in football, the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

25lbs gas tank strike suspended

Distributors of the 25-lbs gas tank subsidized by the government planned to strike Monday, March 5th, 2018, in an effort to convince the government to raise the price of the tanks.

Minsa will require Vaccination Card for WYD

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) is gearing up for World Youth Day 2019, and the pope’s arrival. Minsa will require a vaccination card, this requirement will apply to anyone entering the country for the WYD event, January 22nd to January 27th, 2019. ...