National Panamanian News

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).

Airbnb negotiates with Panama

Shawn Sullivan, Airbnb representative for Central America and the Caribbean, indicated that Airbnb is willing to collect the 10% lodging tax, if the government drops their 45 minimum stay rule.

The new "Citizen Inspector" App

Do drivers that use the shoulder as a third lane drive you crazy? Well the ATTT and AIG are working to deter it with the mobile application "Citizen Inspector."

Law preventing harassment approved

The president of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela has approved a law establishing measures to prevent and prohibit discriminatory acts, such as sexual harassment, bullying, and racism.

$1M bail for Martinelli with release on hold

The decision of Miami federal judge, Marcia Cooke, to release Martinelli on bail set at $1 million, is currently on hold.

diethylene glycol poisoning victims continue fight

11 years ago diethylene glycol poisoning left hundreds dead, and more suffering in Panama. Today the fight for justice continues as Panama’s Administration prosecutor presses government bodies to take ...

SPT evaluation on torture in Panamanian prisons

Recently the UN delivered a report prepared by the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT ), the report will not be made public, unless the Government decides otherwise.

UN urges Panama to approve sex ed law

After an extensive report completed by The United Nations (UN), Panama is being urged to continue the political dialogue that ended last year on a law that includes concerning comprehensive sexual and reproductive education, aimed at adolescents in the compulsory school curriculum. ...