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The Panama Canal has started a new apprentice program with 75 trainees to help strengthen workforce renewal and technical training. The initiative is being run through the Canal’s Talent Academy and focuses on industrial and security preparation.
Security forces dismantled an illegal mining camp in Darién province and detained four people during a joint operation near the Sábalo River. Authorities seized suspected gold, dredging equipment, and other items linked to illicit activity.
The National Assembly’s Credentials Committee has started interviewing candidates for magistrate of Panama’s Electoral Tribunal. The appointment is significant because the tribunal oversees the country’s electoral system and key democratic procedures.
MINSA will hold fairs from April 16 to 18 in Panama for people who need to obtain or renew the white and green health cards. The events are aimed at speeding up certification for workers in sectors that require sanitary documentation.
The Panama International Book Fair 2026 will run from August 25 to 30, with the Panama Canal named as guest of honor. The choice highlights the canal’s enduring role in Panama’s identity and public life.
IFARHU will require students with disability scholarships to update their registration in a new process. The agency says the reception dates will be announced soon.
Residents of La Villa de Los Santos are urging authorities to reactivate a traffic light on Avenida Belisario Porras near the entrance to San Agustín, citing safety concerns. The request highlights pedestrian risk on a busy local roadway.
Health officials in Colón have stepped up fumigation operations after dengue cases increased in the province. The move is part of a broader effort to control mosquito-borne transmission.
Panama has been removed from ICAO’s significant aviation safety concern list after the designation had been in place since 2023. The change is expected to support more efficient operations and reinforce confidence in the country’s air transport sector.
Smoke Arena will kick off April 25 in Panama with a one-day ribs competition that uses direct elimination to crown the country’s top pitmaster. The event will feature certified judging and an official bracket draw.
Second Sergeant Albis Espinoza will be laid to rest Thursday in Chitré after being killed during a police operation in El Chorrillo. Three people remain in custody in connection with the shooting.
A live broadcast prompt highlights Panama’s connection to the South American Youth Games in 2026, a regional event that will put the country in the sporting spotlight. The competition is expected to draw attention to youth athletics and Panama’s role as a host nation.
Panama has been removed from the ICAO safety concern list after joint work between the Civil Aviation Authority and Tocumen International Airport. The move strengthens the country’s position as a regional aviation hub.
Residents of the Mystic Valley complex in San Miguelito are facing a water shortage and went to IDAAN to demand answers and a fix. The case highlights ongoing concerns about water service reliability in Panama’s urban districts.
Transport operators in Chitré say they are having trouble registering on Panamá Conecta to access the fuel subsidy. The issue affects drivers who rely on the program to manage operating costs.
Rising tension around the Strait of Hormuz is pushing oil prices above $100 a barrel, putting pressure on Panama’s fuel costs and trade outlook. The Panama Canal and local transport subsidies are both exposed to the fallout.
Classes remain suspended in Veraguas, the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca and Bocas del Toro as Panama’s Education Ministry monitors severe weather conditions. The reopening of schools will depend on improved climate conditions and safety assessments.
Heavy rains in Panama have affected 2,954 families, damaged roads and homes, and killed a teenager in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. Schools have closed in parts of Veraguas and Bocas del Toro as emergency crews deliver aid.
Weather conditions have improved in Bocas del Toro, but civil protection officials are still monitoring vulnerable areas. Classes remain suspended in several schools as a precaution.
Weather conditions in Bocas del Toro have improved, but authorities are still monitoring vulnerable areas and classes remain suspended in several schools. The province is seeing relief, though normal activity has not fully resumed.