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Playa Bonita has grown from a deserted beach into one of Panama’s best-known beachfront developments, anchored by a residential tower and two resort hotels. The project reflects the country’s rising profile in tourism and coastal real estate.
Inadeh and the Panama Tourism Authority signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen tourist guide certification and expand formal job opportunities for Panamanians. The move links vocational training with tourism, one of the country’s key economic sectors.
A tourist disappeared off the coast of Veraguas amid strong waves and beach closures in western Panama. The incident follows rescues in Veracruz as dangerous surf conditions continued.
Taiwan’s goodwill fleet transited the Panama Canal during an ongoing training mission, underscoring the canal’s role as a key global maritime passage. The voyage also reflects the training and diplomatic purpose of overseas naval deployments.
Archaeological work in Panama Viejo, the Casco Antiguo and San Lorenzo is revealing how colonial churches doubled as cemeteries and how the fortress was built in layers. The findings add new detail to Panama’s religious, social and military history.
A Panama lawmaker has proposed banning discretionary public funds used by top officials, arguing they have enabled years of unchecked spending. The push comes after at least $201.4 million was spent through the mechanism since 1994.
Panama’s land bridge formed millions of years ago, reshaping migration, rainfall, and biodiversity. Today, the Panama Canal makes freshwater management one of the country’s most important challenges.
Amadou Ndiaye Tribaldos, a Swiss bobsledder with Panamanian roots, helped win bronze at the 2026 Winter Olympics. His rise from Lenzburg sprinting to the Olympic podium has made him a local and Panamanian source of pride.
Adolescent pregnancy in Panama is driven largely by adult men, not teenage girls, according to official figures. The fight against it depends on changing male behavior and the social norms that excuse abuse.
Panamanian airlines, hotels and merchants are opposing a bill that would raise the senior discount on airfare from 25% to 35%. Lawmakers will resume debate after the Ministry of Economy and Finance weighs in.
Street homelessness is becoming more visible in Panama City, including in Ancón, where officials and community leaders are calling for sustained action. While estimates vary, pending bills and stalled interagency efforts show a growing gap between the scale of the problem and the public response.
Ifarhu reminded students that scholarships can be lost for poor grades, failed subjects, or late paperwork. The agency will publish the 2026 document calendar after Holy Week.
Panama City’s holiday celebrations revealed a stark divide between tourists in the historic center and people living on the streets. The rise in homelessness underscores gaps in prevention, care, and reintegration.
A killer bee swarm in Penonomé, Panama, injured about 150 people and sent 50 to hospital. The incident disrupted a public gathering and raised urgent safety concerns.
April is the key month for Panama property owners to review the IBI, pay the first installment by April 30, and qualify for a 10% annual discount. Missing deadlines brings surcharges and late interest.
The Panama Papers became a landmark investigation into offshore secrecy, placing Panama at the center of a global debate over hidden wealth and financial transparency. The revelations transformed how governments and the public view shell companies and opaque ownership structures.
Panama’s energy pressures are putting household budgets under strain, making savings, efficiency and careful planning more important. The focus is on reducing waste at home, managing fuel use and building financial buffers against inflation.
Panama is being positioned as a potential hub for energy buffering, with pre-positioned fuel stocks seen as a way to reduce global supply disruptions. The proposal could also bring investment and logistics activity into the country.
Vendors at Merca Panamá are reporting lower customer traffic and weaker sales as prices hold steady for some products and rise for others. The shift is putting pressure on merchants at one of Panama’s key food markets.
Panama has deployed 140 maritime inspectors nationwide to reinforce safety during the Semana Santa travel rush. Bocas del Toro is among the areas receiving extra oversight as tourist arrivals increase.