Inter Commerce Consulting has launched Open Horizon, a Panama relocation program focused on residency, tax planning and business setup. The service targets entrepreneurs, digital nomads and retirees seeking a structured path into the country.
The Chilibre water treatment plant in Panama is operating at half capacity after an electrical failure, with recovery work already underway. The disruption could affect water service across parts of Panama City.
Hillary Heron represented Panama in Croatia and finished close to the podium at the Osijek World Cup. The result strengthens Panama’s presence in international gymnastics competition.
The Chilibre water plant is operating at half capacity after an electrical failure affected a pumping station, lowering water pressure in parts of Panama City. Idaan has asked residents to use water sparingly while technicians work to restore full service.
Panama’s public workers will begin receiving the first biweekly payroll payment on Monday, April 13, with disbursements running through Wednesday. The staggered schedule follows the regular government pay cycle.
Roberto Motta Alvarado, a prominent Panamanian businessman and civic leader, has died at 86. His career spanned business, education, and public life in Panama.
Authorities in Panama stopped a construction project in Bella Vista after detecting illegal waste dumping into the Matasnillo River. The case underscores growing scrutiny of pollution tied to urban development in Panama City.
IFARHU is evaluating changes to the PASE-U payment system, including the possible use of bank cards. The move could reshape how Panamanian families receive student aid.
Panama City is still pursuing studies for a pedestrian and bicycle tunnel beneath the Panama Canal after the project missed out in a tunneling competition. The concept could create a new walking and cycling link across one of the city’s most important barriers.
Trump said the United States will “win regardless of what happens” in Iran talks, signaling a hardline approach as tensions remain high. The outcome could affect global markets, energy prices and regional security.
A newly discovered tree species in Panama is already considered at risk of extinction, highlighting the vulnerability of the country’s forests. The finding adds urgency to conservation efforts in one of Central America’s most biodiverse nations.
Residents of Santa Rita in Pacora say they have gone more than 30 days without water. Idaan linked the disruption to lower levels in the Cabra River during the dry season.
Mitradel awarded 47 scholarships to children at social risk through its Abrazos del Futuro program. The ministry says more than 2,000 scholarships will be distributed nationwide in the coming months.
Panama is carrying out a detailed structural inspection of the Bridge of the Americas after a fire damaged the area near the span. An official preliminary report is due Monday, April 13.
The Institute of Agricultural Marketing will hold agro-fairs across Panama on April 13 and 14. The events aim to bring farm products closer to consumers in multiple locations.
Rice producers in Chiriquí are warning that worsening climate conditions could reduce harvests and push rice prices up. The concern matters because rice is a staple across Panama and a key part of household spending.
Environment officials have intensified surveillance and training in Parque Nacional Héctor Gallego in Veraguas to stop iguana egg extraction and protect wildlife. The effort combines patrols and outreach to strengthen conservation in the protected area.
Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.
A taxi driver was killed in Nuevo Vigía, Colón, after several individuals stopped his vehicle and shot him multiple times. The killing adds to security concerns in one of Panama’s most violence-affected provinces.
The National Assembly has closed nominations for a new Electoral Tribunal magistrate, drawing 27 candidates from government, legal and institutional circles. The race is moving quickly as lawmakers face a tight deadline and clear political stakes.