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The Panama National Police has enabled the withdrawal process for retirees to claim their antiquity bonus. The benefit applies to former officers eligible for the service-based payment.
Classes remain suspended in parts of Bocas del Toro and Veraguas affected by heavy rain as education authorities prioritize safety. The measure will stay in place until weather conditions improve.
Marea Verde announced a new barrier on the Matías Hernández River to trap waste before it reaches Panama Bay. The group says a similar system on the Juan Díaz River kept 220,000 kilos of trash out of the bay and sea in 2025.
The Villa Zaita station interchange is now operating, linking Metro de Panamá Line 1 with MiBus and other bus routes. The new transfer point is expected to improve mobility for commuters in Panama City.
Rice growers in Coclé are warning of a possible $0.15-per-pound increase as higher fuel costs squeeze production. The move could add pressure to one of Panama’s most important staple foods.
INADEH has launched a recruitment day for port training at its Panama Pacífico headquarters, linking technical education with Panama’s logistics sector. The initiative targets people interested in jobs connected to port operations.
Heavy rain in northern Veraguas swelled rivers, damaged homes and cut off access to several communities. The flooding also caused livestock losses after animals were swept away by strong currents.
MiAmbiente suspended a Marbella project after sediments were discharged into Panama City’s Matasnillo River, allowing only remediation work at the site. The move highlights continued environmental enforcement in a densely developed part of the capital.
Villa Zaita is set to gain a new interchange designed to connect bus routes with the Panama Metro, part of a broader push to improve public transport integration. The project follows earlier initiatives such as the Tocumen interchange.
The LPF has launched an integrity review involving a player from Alianza FC after a controversy in the match against Plaza Amador. The process underscores the league’s focus on fair play and competition standards.
A teenage student died after being swept away by a stream in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca, where neighbors found his body during an early morning search. The tragedy highlights the danger of strong currents in rural Panama.
The Panama Canal is once again caught in a larger geopolitical struggle involving trade, strategic influence, and economic pressure. The waterway remains vital to Panama’s economy and to global shipping.
Carlos Xavier Quiroz and Jonathan Saavedra each reached 800 career hits in Panama’s top baseball tournament during Chiriquí’s semifinal win over Panamá Oeste. The feat places them in a historic group previously led only by Rodolfo “Candelilla” Aparicio.
The CSS will pay retirees and pensioners in Panama on Friday, April 17, including the quincena and a $50 bonus. The payment is part of the regular benefits schedule for eligible recipients.
The Panama Canal is drawing renewed attention as a symbol of global rivalry and a strategic chokepoint for international trade. Its importance keeps Panama at the center of economic and geopolitical competition.
Panamanian infielder José Caballero is making the most of Anthony Volpe’s absence with the Yankees, using early-season at-bats to strengthen his role. His versatility and recent hits have increased his value as New York evaluates its infield options.
Panama’s fuel subsidy for registered transport operators starts April 15 at 6:00 a.m. The program is meant to help ease operating costs for eligible drivers.
The 2026 International Film Festival of Panama highlighted local filmmaking with premieres, a world debut and a free community screening. The program blended Panamanian stories with regional and international titles across major city venues.
Panamanian executive Ronald Day is promoting his first book, El Poder del Enfoque, in a conversation with Cristina Saralegui, his former boss at El Show de Cristina. The exchange highlights his media career, mentoring relationship, and new focus on leadership and purpose.
Consumer officials in Panama found that hidden or non-visible prices were among the most common violations in inspections at more than 1,800 businesses. Shoppers are being urged to check prices carefully and report irregularities.