Anticipate dry season earlier
There is an 80% chance that the El Niño weather phenomenon will develop in Panama between December 2018 and February 2019, according to weather forecasts.
National Panamanian News
Panameño recognized in the scientific field
Panamanian scientist Guillermo Antonio Ameer, together with his team at Northwestern University in Chicago, created a regenerative bandage for wounds of diabetic patients.
260,000 hams to be subsidized
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing (IMA) will spend some $ 5.4 million on the purchase of 260,000 hams to supply the Christmas fairs.
Diciembres to reach theaters
The film ’Diciembres’, by Panamanian filmmaker Enrique Castro Ríos is being prepared for screening in national theaters, from December 6th.
New species found in the Darién
Research on the biodiversity of flora and fauna in the Darién National Park has revealed in recent years new species that are in the process of being presented to the world.
Panamanians trust the church
Panama is the second country in Latin America that relies the most on the Church as an institution.
Less fuel purchases reflect slowing economy
The sale of 91 and 95 octane gasoline was lower by almost 400 thousand gallons than last year, according to the National Energy Secretariat.
Ecological impact near canal
The devastation of hundreds of hectares of forests very close to the watershed of the Panama Canal and its buffer zone has outraged the Panamanians.
US Romaine lettuce off the shelves
Supermarkets and restaurants are removing romaine lettuces originating in the United States after the United States Food and Drug Administration began an investigation into the outbreak of E. coli.
Martinelli brothers arrested in US
Luis Enrique and Ricardo, sons of former president Ricardo Martinelli, were arrested Tuesday night for immigration reasons at their Coral Gables home.
Canal water levels too high
The Panama Canal Authority alerted the population living in the areas of Gatun and Alhajuela reservoirs that they may need to be evacuated.
Panama’s Rivera candidate for the Hall of Fame
Mariano Rivera , the closer who has saved more games in the history of the big leagues appears for the first time in the list of candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame
Panama regulates jellyfish fishing
ARAP allows the fishing and trade of the cannon ball jellyfish to small vessels for a period of two years.
Beware of telephone scams
The Office of the First Lady has issued a national alert, warning the public of scams being carried out through calls and messages.
IACHR asks US for compensation
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) asked the United States to compensate the victims of the invasion of Panama in 1989.
Jungle Land gets 6 month repreave
ACP approves six months to Jungle Land in order to serve their last clients in Gatun.
$1 Coins to start circulating
The National Bank of Panama will not be supplying one dollar bills during an undetermined time frame.
Spanish Drug Lord Captured in Panama
José Carlos Pombar Cameán , who was a fugitive from the Spanish justice system 14 years ago, was captured on Monday, November 12th, when he tried to enter Panama with false documents.
Panama to Invest 2.2 Million for 2019 Carnival
The Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) reported that it will invest 2.2 mill for next year’s Carnival festivities, with 1.5 million to be invested in Panama City.
Mayor promotes ’Panama Camina’
Panama Camina: Share Central has been initiated by the Mayor’s Office of Panama city and the Inter-American Development Bank.
Metro construction update
The construction of Line 2 of the Panama Metro is reported to be at 87% done.
