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National Panamanian News
5 year visas to be granted
Panama will grant visas for five years to Venezuelans, Chinese, Dominicans and Cubans
Cirque du Soleil dedicates show to Messi
The talent with which Lionel Messi dazzles the world will take an artistic flight in a new Cirque du Soleil show dedicated to the Argentine soccer star which will go on tour in 2019.
Wilcox House renovation plan
Organizations that defend historical heritage sites have been demanding the restoration of the Wilcox House, in Colón for over a year.
Panama defeated in Concacaf Women’s Championship
October 7th 2018 Panama took on the The U.S. Women’s National Team following a big win against Nicaragua.
Over 1 billion for the purchase of Cable Onda
Millicom has announced an agreement to buy an 80 percent stake in Cable Onda for around 1.002 billion dollars
2018 Prisma Festival in Panama
Panama will present the 7th edition of Prisma, Panama’s International festival of contemporary Dance from October 7th to October 14th.
WYD Commemorative coins
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced that the World Youth Day coin will start circulation on October 8th. 40 million $1 coins have been minted for this occasion!
Marduk will not perform in Panama
The black metal group Marduk will not be able to perform in Panama, as originally scheduled.
Panama Fire Dept. fights false alarms
The director of the Fire Department of Panama (CBP) , Jaime Villar, reported yesterday that CBP loses about $600,000 a year due to false alarms.
Martinelli wins Candidacy
Ricardo Martinelli was one of the victors in the recent primaries held by his party, Cambio Democrático (CD).
Louisiana Murder Suspect arrested in Panama
A statement was issued Saturday by a Louisiana state sheriff stating that suspect Saleh Omar was arrested in Panama for his alleged involvement in the Terrytown slaying.
Panama revokes flag from Rescue ship
The Aquarius 2 a migrant rescue ship operating in the central Mediterranean, will no longer be able to operate after being stripped of its final registration - Panama.
New study questions violence in Pre-Colombia Panama
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) has reexamined Playa Venado, an archeological site dating back to 500-900 A.D.
Varela meets China’s Wang Yi at UN bilateral meeting
Foreign Minister to China, Wang Yi, met with President Juan Carlos Varela during the United Nations General Assembly in New York that took place September 25th, 2018.
Panama backs First Quantum mega copper mine
Following a period of uncertainty, it has been announced that the Panamanian government will continue to back the First Quantum mega copper mine project, Cobre Panama.
Martinelli wants to become mayor
Ex-president Ricardo Martinelli and deputy Sergio Chello Gálvez, of the CD party will collect signatures as of October 1 to seek the candidacy for the Mayor’s Office of Panama.
Global bank acquires Banvivienda
The acquisition of Banvivienda’s operations will convert Global Bank into an entity of $ 8,433 million in assets, according to the figures of both banks as of June 30.
Panama shelter dogs for Agricultural k9 unit
Recently Panama became the first country in the region to have an agricultural canine unit. With plans to increase the number of dogs in the unit to 24, Panama is seeking qualified doggies.
National Hemocenter gets a Board
President, Juan Carlos Varela, signed Executive Decree 357 nf September 20, 2018, by which he appointed the members of the Board of Directors for the National Hemocenter.
Suspect in Soho Mall Rolex heist apprehended
A male suspect was apprehended on Wednesday September 19th for his believed involvement in the robbery of 17 Rolex watches.
