Another drowning in Punta Barco
Thursday morning a man who had been reported missing in Punta Barco, San Carlos, was found lifeless near the river mouth at Tetas beach.
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Will Panama bring back Quarantine?
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Tuesday, November 10, the gradual return of the restriction measures in the country - if the Rt rate continues to rise.
The 199th anniversary of the first cry for independence
Tuesday November 10th 2020 Panama celebrates the 199th anniversary of the First Cry of Independence. The first cry is an act that took place in La Villa de Los Santos , on November 10, 1821.
Eta leaves a path of destruction in Panama
November 6 2020 the death toll in Panama rose to eight as authorities addressed damages left by Eta, from the destruction of crops, roads, bridges and homes to missing people.
Biden and Harris win the 2020 US election
Democratic candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris have won the presidency of the United States according to projections.
Road Between Chiriquí and Bocas del Toro Collapses
The storm system surrounding Hurricane Eta brought heavy rains, flooding and landslides to the Chiriqui province November 4th, leaving Bocas del Toro effectively cut of from the rest of the country.
Panama issues prevention notice for Hurricane Eta
The National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) issued a prevention notice for the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Panama. Monday, November 2 until Wednesday November 4th 2020.
Panama predicts Fiestas Patrias 2020 will lead to a re-outbreak of Covid
"Make no mistake, the family bubble is not your entire family, it is the people you live with."
Human Rights Watch questions journalists’ arrest
Following peaceful protests in Panama at the National Assembly The director of the Americas Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW), José Miguel Vivanco questions the attest of Juan Cajar.
SI Acepto a campaign for equality in Panama
Fundación Iguales recently launched the “Yes I Accept” campaign. and it is beautiful. [VIDEO]
Panama Beaches to Reopen October 24
The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, announced this Tuesday, October 20, that the government will end Panama’s quarantine on Sunday Oct 25th and open the country’s beaches October 24th ...
Beaches in Panama will open with restrictions
The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, has still not given a date for reopening Panama’s beaches. What he has said is that when they do open, there will be a list of restrictions in place.
Business Association seeks coherence in Panama’s quarantine measures
The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede) spoke out seeking a more cohesive economic reactivation in Panama asking for "scientific and logical support" in the measures adopted.
Sunday Quarantine & beach closures remain in place
he Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the total quarantine on Sunday will be maintained, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, it had been known that the measure would be lifted tomorrow.
International travel to Panama to begin October 12
International travel to Panama will reopen October 12th 2020 according to he Civil Aviation Authority (AAC).
Panama reopens national parks
Monday October 5th 2020, Panama will begin to reopen its national parks. The reopening of ecological parks in Panama, starting with 14 sites, is an attempt to reactivate domestic tourism.
5.8 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Armuelles
Friday at 12:00 noon a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Puerto Armuelles in the province of Chiriquí sector, bordering Costa Rica.
Panama canal expansion results in non-native fish invasion
Non-native fish are invading Lake Gatun following the Panama canal expansion according to a new report in Nature Ecology and Evolution by Smithsonian Scientists.
Panama’s new reopening plan
An "updated national-provincial reopening plan" was approved on Tuesday August 25, by the Cabinet Council. It established mobility restriction by gender will end September 14th 2020.
Panama begins testing of German Covid vaccine
Eduardo Ortega, consultant of the Panama Covid-19 Vaccine Consortium, confirmed Monday, August 29th that trial studies of the covid-19 vaccine would begin in Panama starting next week.
Panama allows increased mobility
As of Monday August 24th 2020, The Panamanian government lifted the curfew that only kept the mobility of citizens at just two hours a day.
