Pope’s route and lane inversion
The announcement of the pope’s route through Panama City as part of World Youth Day (WYD) was announced Thursday, January 10th.
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Panama to host World Summit on Medicinal Cannabis
This year brings the first World Summit on Medicinal Cannabis, from February 12 to 13 and guest who’s hosting it? Panama.
Ministry of Health: hantavirus in Los Santos
103 cases of hantavirus have been reported in Panama between December 22 2018 and January 1 2019.
Were there ancient divers in Panama?
After the examination of an ancient skull from a Pre-Columbian burial ground, bioarchaeologists believe Panama’s Pacific coast may have been home to a group of ancient male divers.
Merca Panama now open
As of today, Wednesday, January 2, Merca Panama began operations on vía Cincuentenario,, after the Government of Panama ordered the definitive closure of the Central Agricultural Market of Curundú.
3-day public office closure
The Panamanian government has ordered the closure of public offices from noon on Wednesday 23 and until Friday 25 January 2019 in the districts of Panama and San Miguelito for World Youth Day (WYD).
Young American drowned in Pedasí
Gregory Johan Schreiber, 26, a native of Florida, lost his life by immersion on the afternoon of this Sunday, December 30, on the coast of the district of Pedasí, province of Los Santos
Arosemena resigns as Minister of Commerce
Starting next December 31, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries will have a new minister, after Augusto Arosemena resigned his post to pursue his career in the private sector.
DGI extends hours for tax payment
The Directorate General of Revenues (DGI) has issued an extension, announcing that their facilities will be open to taxpayers until January 4th 2019.
$7.3 million for imported rice
Between January 1 and March 30, 2019, 140,543 quintals of piled rice and 263,538 quintals of the US husked grain will enter the country.
What you need to know about WYD 2019
World Youth Day (WYD) is a celebration taking place in Panama City from January 22nd until January 29th, 2019.
Officials spent millions on travel
Officials of the Presidency spent more than $5 million on travel. 1,635 trips were recorded to various countries.
Youth from Curundú turned into Police
The young man who kicked an older man in the head December 22nd in the area of Curundú has been identified and turned in to the National Police.
Panama remembers U.S.Invasion 29 years ago
December 20th is a "Day of National Reflection" in Panama, as the country remembers the 1989 invasion lead by the United States.
Martinelly brothers court date cancelled
The hearing in Miami, United States, on the immigration status of brothers Ricardo Alberto and Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, will no longer be held on December 27, as was originally scheduled.
December bridge closing
Users of the Bridge of the Americas expressed their displeasure at the repairs that are being made at night by the Ministry of Public Works (MOP).
Martinelli desists from running with Rioux
Martinelli , detained in El Renacer jail, desisted from running as a candidate for vice president to Rómulo Roux in the May 2019 elections.
Martinelli brothers lose court appeal
The plenary of Panama’s Supreme court has rejected an appeal for guarantees presented by the lawyers of the sons of former President Ricardo Martinelli.
Telethon surpasses its goal
According to Telethon broadcast, they raised $3,523,021.21!
Poisoned patients to receive pension adjustment
Government approves adjustment of life pension for those affected by diethylene glycol.
New exemption program for 2019
A new real estate exemption system will take effect as of January 2019.
