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Super 99 opened a new branch in Soná, Veraguas, creating 30 direct jobs and giving residents a closer place to shop. The company says the store is part of a wider expansion plan across Panama.
Panamanians and foreign visitors gathered at TipiPop al Parque in Casco Antiguo as organizers prepared to mark Calle Latina’s first anniversary this Sunday. The celebration is expected to draw more than 5,000 people.
Albrook station on Panama Metro Line 1 will open at 10:00 a.m. Sunday while crews continue installing a new roof tied to Line 3 integration. The rest of Line 1 will run normally from 7:00 a.m.
Students in La Mesa, Veraguas have started a school garden with agricultural funding, using an irrigation system to grow watermelon, corn and plantain. The project blends classroom learning with practical farming experience.
Boquete’s 115th-anniversary celebration continued after rain disrupted a parade, with Sunday’s program featuring cultural activities and a cabalgata. The district kept its festive tone despite the weather.
Río Alejandro has become the main driver of dengue cases in Colón, prompting health authorities to renew prevention calls across the province. Officials are urging residents to eliminate standing water and reduce mosquito breeding sites.
Drivers in Panama must register on the official platform to access subsidized fuel. The benefit is intended to help ease transportation costs for eligible users.
Heavy rains in Veraguas have forced the water treatment plants serving Santiago and San Francisco to operate at lower capacity. Civil protection authorities are monitoring rising rivers as the wet conditions continue.
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.
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.
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.