National Panamanian News

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. ...

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth & Matt Damon are in Chiriqui

Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend, actor Liam Hemsworth, Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Bozan arrived in the Chiriqui province of Panama, over the weekend.

2018 Boquete Jazz & Blues, Music & Art Festival

The small town of Boquete is getting back on it’s feet today after 4 days of packed restaurants, bars and streets, that hosted the 2018 Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival.

Panama fishing industry to enter Chinese market

A Chinese delegation has visited two production plants in Panama that are interested in accessing the Chinese market. These plants are located in the provinces of Colon and Herrera.

American sex offender arrested

79-year-old, Alan Handt, an American citizen wanted in the US for sexual abuse of minors, has been arrested in Boquete Panama.

4 Bombs found in less than a month

Over the last month, 4 bombs have been discovered on Isla Iguana in the last months and it’s affecting tourism.

Drug bust and arrest in Coclé

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Natá in a joint operation conducted by the National Anti-Drug department of the National Police and the Public Ministry of Coclé.

Families homeless after Casco fire

A devastating fire took the homes of 55 families in Casco Wednesday, February 21nd at around 11:45 am.

Panamanian dies undergoing Plastic Surgery

A 54-year-old woman Panamanian woman lost her life undergoing plastic surgery in Venezuela. The woman’s death has started a flurry of warnings from various sources cautioning against the dangers of undergoing medical procedures abroad, particularly in ...

Central American countries and South Korea to sign FTA

Diana Salazar The Deputy Minister of Trade Negotiations for Panama will be in South Korea to sign a free trade agreement (FTA).