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.
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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.
US & Panama Maritime Transportation Agreement
Maritime transportation ties have been strengthened between Panama and the US with the signing of the Memorandum of Co-operation, a bilateral agreement.
New Species discovered off the Pacific Coast of Panama
A new species of Coral was discovered in Hannibal Bank a popular deep sea fishing destination and biodiversity hot spot near Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Black Week-end is here!
Panama’s “Black Weekend” starting Friday 14th through Sunday September 16th, will have more participants this year as hotels, car rentals, restaurants and supermarkets join in.
Over $2.5 million spent on toys
The Ministry of the Presidency bought 600,000 toys, to the tune of $2,596,068 to be given to " children of different ages who are in situations of poverty" for the Christmas holidays of 2018.
$120 million in Metro subsidies
The State, through the Metro of Panama, has granted $120 million during 2016, 2017 and 2018, in order to maintain the rate of 35cents to users.
Senior centers for Panama put on hold
The Ministry of Social Development will not be able to fulfill the promise of creating two centers for the care of the elderly.
Parish priest linked to a homicide
The Panamanian Catholic Church separated priest David Cosca from his position as parish priest of the Divina Misericordia church, located in Paitilla
Sentencing doubled for murder of Catherine Johannet
The Public Prosecutor’s office (MP) has announced a change in the sentence against the 18 year old convicted for the murder American, Catherine Medalia Johannet, in Bocas del Toro in February of ...
Blood pressure pill alert
The Department of Pharmacy and Drugs of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) issued an alert for “Acepress Irbesartan”, 300 mg, from Stein Laboratories of Costa Rica, used to control blood pressure.
Largest organic nursery in Central America opens in Coclé
The largest organic nursery in Central America is located in Panama, specifically in the community of El Olivo in the village of El Caño de Natá, province of Coclé .
Submarine seized in Capira
Senan seized a drug trafficking submersible type ship off the coast of Panama West used for drug trafficking.
Maytin to report on her travel expenses
The director of the National Authority of Transparency and Access to Information, Angélica Maytín, must appear before the National Assembly, to render a report on her travel expenses.
Naturgy replaces Fenosa
Naturgy is the new name of the electric distribution company, replacing ’Gas Natural Fenosa’ which presently provides the electricity distribution through Edechi and Edemet.
