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The U.S. Embassy in Panama is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal… The post U.S. Social Security Services in Panama June 23-25 of 2026 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Given the great importance of Greece to Panama, President Mulino was accompanied during his visit by a high-level delegation. The post Panama President Mulino Accompanies the Greek Prime Minister at the Opening of Posidonia 2026 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA: A team from the US Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) and ethanol… The post USGBC Promotes Ethanol as Maritime Fuel in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panama Canal Authority (PCA) has selected Spain’s Armon Shipyard for the construction of ten… The post Additional Hybrid Tugs From a Spanish Builder Have Been Ordered by PCA appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The U.S. Embassy in Panama is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal… The post U.S. Social Security Services in Panama June 23-25 of 2026 appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
This Monday, the Ministry of Education filed a complaint for the alleged commission of crimes against the public administration. Pictured below is Giulia De Sanctis, President of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives. The post Demands for the Resignation of the Rector of Unachi are Also Arriving from Apede appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Education (Meduca) is attempting for the fourth time to award a contract for the purchase of 531,250 laptops for $268.5 million. Two companies submitted bids above the reference price. The post Panama’s Ministry of Education are Purchasing $268.5 Million in Laptops: Two companies are in Competition appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Minister of the Interior, Dinoska Montalvo pictured below. Montalvo explained that the deaths occurred in the pavilions before the police intervened. The post In the Mass Escape at La Joyita Prison Two Dead and Several Injured as Confirmed by the Minister of the Interior appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Victor Vial submitted his resignation as Vice President of Finance of the Panama Canal Authority… The post Victor Vial Vice President of Finance for the Panama Canal Resigns After 7 Years appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama sees logistics as the biggest challenge to enhanced trade with India. The post Panama Has A Big Slice Of India: The Isthmus has 16000 Ethnic Indians appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The presiding magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice, María Cristina Chen Stanziola, stressed the need to respect legal procedures and judicial independence. The post Respect for the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence Called for by the Chief Justice appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Unachi crisis revealed how the lack of controls allowed salaries to grow above public sector standards. The post Unachi Salaries that Defy Panama Pay Scales: Between Autonomy and Privilege appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The state-owned Electric Transmission Company, SA (Etesa) completed its move to the PH Sky Business… The post Despite OFAC Sanctions State Owned Etesa Moved Into the Carretero Brothers’ Building appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Operation Synthesis dismantled an organization of Panamanians and Colombians that produced and distributed synthetic drugs. The post A Panama Network Producing Synthetic Drugs is Dismantled: Gummies Containing THC, Tusi, and Methamphetamine appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
In August 2025, Oliva was arrested along with Budy Atie as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the management of the Listo Wallet platform. The post Former AIG Director Luis Oliva Has Been Arrested Again appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison warned Thursday of possible legal action against Danish firm Maersk… The post Hong Kong Firm CK Hutchison Threatens Legal Action if Maersk Takes Over Panama Port appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Panama Canal constitutes one of the most important maritime arteries of the world, as approximately 5% of global maritime trade passes through it each year. The post Block on the Deal with Hutchison and Anger in Beijing: The Battle Between the US and China for the Panama Canal Begins with a Trade Flow of 250 Billion Per Year appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The president of the National Assembly’s Economy and Finance Commission, Eduardo Gaitán, maintains that the reform to the Tax Code that incorporates economic substance will help improve Panama’s reputation. The post ‘Panama Cannot Continue to be a Haven for Shell Companies’: Gaitán appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The proposal, presented to business associations, combines criteria of national security, financial supervision and control of geopolitical risks in sectors such as energy, finance, transport and water. The post The Cyber Defense Reforms being Promoted by Panama’s Ministry of Security: Foreign Influence and New Controls appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Moody’s believes that Panama must demonstrate that it can sustainably reduce its deficit without compromising public investment. The post Moody’s Warns of Future Challenges as Panama Reduces its Fiscal Deficit appeared first on Newsroom Panama.