National Panamanian News

National Theater renovations on schedule

The National Institue of Culture reported that the renovations and restoration work on the Teatro Nacional Panama’s National Theater in San Felipe is 22% completed.

Melitón Arrocha appointed UN ambassador

The government appointed Melitón Arrocha as the new permanent representative of Panama to the United Nations (UN).

Lost american found in Los Santos

An American who had been reported missing since last Sunday from Venao beach in the province of Los Santos has been located.

First debate on medicinal marijuana in Panama

Next Tuesday, members of the Labor and Health and Development Commission of the National Assembly intends to discuss bill No. 149, which regulates the medicinal use of marijuana.

Roux triumphs over Martinelli in CD election

According to preliminary data, Martinelli has been defeated by Rómulo Roux, his former minister, and current secretary general, as leader of the Cambio Democrático (CD) party.

Work Permit Changes affect Foreigners

The Panamanian government has incorporated additional requirements for foreigners to acquire a work permit in Panama.

U.S. ambassador to Panama resigns

Ambassador to Panama John Feeley, has resigned. The Ambassador’s reason for his resignation, he says “he no longer felt able to serve President Donald Trump”.

Costa Rica to offer Panamanian indigenous health services

The Government of Costa Rica announced that for 2018 it will guarantee access to health services for the thousands of Panamanian natives.

Panama to be taken off the tax haven blacklist

The European Union is preparing to remove Panama from their blacklist of tax havens along with seven other countries.

Equal pay for men and women in Panama

Equal pay between men and women will be the focus at regional meetings being hosted by Panama from January 29th to the 31st. It was reported the Foreign Ministry, the meetings would take place after the launch of the global coalition of equal pay. ...

Panama pushes for LGTBI rights in Inter-American court

Organizations of sexual diversity on Friday asked the president of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, for a statement on the call of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to recognize same-sex marriage.

Kosher certification in Chiriqui

Panamanian producers will be able to position their agricultural products and export to markets in Israel and Europe if they choose to certify their products with the "Kosher" seal, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (Mici) reported ...

Illegal odontologist in Pedegral

A woman of Venezuelan nationality was arrested on Wednesday night after she was caught practicing as an odontologist illegally. Odontology is the study of teeth, their surrounding tissues and the prevention and cure of their diseases. ...

Fire in Guna Yala

The director of the National System of Civil Protection (Sinaproc), José Donderis reported that at least twelve houses were consumed by a fire on Tuesday afternoon.

Puma relocated to national park

A puma was found in the Tierra Prometida sector of Nuevo Libia, Panama. The puma was rescued by the officials of the Ministry of Environment (Miambiente) and the National Police.

Cruise ship arrives in Bocas del Toro

For more than nine hours, a cruise ship from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises anchored some 400 meters from Estrella Beach. The ship, arrived from Costa Rica, with 283 crew and 331 German passengers, of whom about 200 decided to get to know part of Isla Colón. ...