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Panama’s Cabinet has authorized ASEP to set spectrum prices for 5G services, a key step as the country prepares for faster mobile networks. The move comes as officials expect data traffic to surge sharply over the coming decade.
Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority has launched an internal probe into an aircraft accident in the Bahamas involving a plane registered in Panama. The review is examining maintenance compliance and crew certification.
Students at UNACHI are demanding clearer answers as frustration grows over an administrative and salary crisis at the public university. The tension has sparked criticism of the current management and heightened calls for transparency.
Comptroller General Anel Flores will outline his legal strategy Wednesday as Panama’s top oversight official faces complaints over his interruption of an anticorruption proceeding. The move comes amid separate criticism of his handling of salaries for 43 Assembly workers.
Panama’s Health Ministry announced new nursing posts nationwide to reduce workload pressure and support public health services. The move was unveiled on International Nurses Day 2026.
Meduca has opened 182 teaching vacancies across Panama to help cover staffing needs caused by retirements, resignations, deaths, and leave. The move is meant to support the smooth development of the school year.
Panama’s Housing Ministry inspected land in Coclé to assess sites for possible low-income housing projects. The move is part of efforts to match available land with the needs of families facing economic hardship.
The Panama Canal deputy administrator visited Washington, underscoring the waterway’s importance to global shipping and Panama’s economy. The trip highlights the canal’s role at the center of maritime and policy discussions.
Document intake for the 2026 General Scholarship Contest will be held on May 13 in Panama, Veraguas, and the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. The process is a key step for students seeking educational support.
Panama’s Health Ministry announced new nursing posts to help reduce workload pressure on nurses during International Nurses Day 2026. The move is intended to support public health services and ease strain on frontline staff.
MEDUCA has announced 182 teaching vacancies across Panama for teachers and professors in public educational centers. The openings offer educators a chance to apply for positions in schools nationwide.
Panama’s aquatic authority and aeronaval service signed a cooperation agreement to boost enforcement against illegal fishing and protect marine resources. The pact expands joint patrols, inspections, and monitoring across coastal and maritime areas.
Mercado San Felipe Neri will hold a special pork sale on May 17 starting at 5:00 a.m. and continuing until supplies run out. The event is expected to draw early shoppers to the Panama City market.
Customs officials at Paso Canoas seized national team jerseys and turned the merchandise over to the Customs Intellectual Property Directorate. The move highlights Panama’s border enforcement against potentially unauthorized branded goods.
MINSA is calling on residents in Panama to get vaccinated against measles, as part of ongoing public health prevention efforts. The immunization program is urging people to visit vaccination points and keep their protection current.
Panama is moving toward a bidding process to expand the José Agustín Arango road between Cerro Azul and Pacora. The project could ease daily travel for thousands of residents in eastern Panama City.
The SPI has started issuing checks for long-service severance and owed labor benefits to former employees on official lists. The move addresses pending compensation tied to their service.
ANTAI sanctioned Arraiján mayor Stefany Peñalba with a 50% salary penalty for violating the Code of Ethics. The move highlights Panama’s enforcement of public-sector conduct rules.
Panama’s ATTT has confirmed that the digital driver’s license will carry the same validity period as the physical license. The move gives drivers a more convenient option without changing renewal dates.
CSS has rejected political campaigning inside hospitals while addressing concerns around the Irma de Lourdes Tzanetato hospital. The agency says health facilities must stay focused on patient care and operate apart from partisan activity.