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Pitamber and Ton-Chung will represent Guyana at the IV South American Youth Games in Panama City. The event adds to the capital’s growing role as a host for international youth sports.
Holy Week in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo will feature processions and church visits this Thursday and Friday, continuing a long-standing religious tradition in the historic district. The events highlight the area’s cultural and spiritual importance during one of the year’s most meaningful observances.
The National Assembly closed its Wednesday session after losing quorum during Social Development Minister Beatriz Carles’ appearance on the shelter case. The hearing was repeatedly interrupted by clashes between deputies.
Environment Minister Juan Carlos Navarro said the La Villa River water reaching treatment plant intakes meets the requirements for potabilization. The statement underscores the river’s importance to Panama’s drinking-water supply.
Panama’s new fuel price increase could affect 90% of productive activities, according to an economist, with transport and commerce likely to feel the pressure first. The rise may also ripple into consumer prices and business costs nationwide.
Panama Metro has announced special service schedules for Holy Week 2026 in Panama City. The holiday timetable is designed to help riders plan ahead during a period when travel patterns often change.
Fedebeis has rescheduled the suspended Veraguas vs. Los Santos Major Baseball game for a neutral field and behind closed doors after a brawl disrupted play. The move aims to restore order and keep the tournament on track.
TVN Media and the International Film Festival of Panama have formed an alliance to boost the visibility of the festival’s 14th edition across TVN platforms. The partnership aims to bring the event’s programming and initiatives to a wider audience in Panama.
The blood bank in Veraguas says it has secured its supply and will accept voluntary donations until Holy Thursday before pausing on Good Friday. Health staff are also urging residents to avoid unnecessary risks during Easter Week.
Panamanian consumers are worried that higher fuel prices will soon raise the cost of rice and other staple foods. The concern reflects growing pressure on household budgets as transport costs feed into grocery prices.
Panama’s maximum fuel prices will rise again on April 3, with gasoline and diesel all seeing increases. Diesel will post the biggest jump at 15 cents per liter.
Gen. Donovan met with President José Raúl Mulino and Panama’s senior security leaders to discuss continued security cooperation and regional stability. The talks highlighted Panama’s strategic role in hemispheric security and protection of key transit routes.
Communities in Chiriquí along the Inter-American Highway continue to face poor nighttime lighting, exposing safety risks and uneven public investment. The problem underscores broader inequality in basic services across Panama.
Panama will witness the April Pink Moon at its peak tonight at 9:11 p.m. Despite its name, the full moon will not appear pink, but it should be visible for several hours around the moment of maximum brightness.
An audit of the mining project in Donoso found exposed sulfide material and raised a possible acid drainage concern. The fifth SGS Panama report reviewed 147 environmental commitments tied to the project.
Gen. Donovan met with President José Raúl Mulino and senior security leaders in Panama, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Panama cooperation on security matters. The talks come as Panama focuses on border control, public order, and protecting strategic assets like the canal.
Panama Metro announced extended Holy Week 2026 service hours to help passengers reach terminals and key destinations across Panama City. Riders are also being urged to top up cards and follow security guidance at busy stations.
Worshippers and tourists are visiting the seven churches in Casco Viejo during Holy Week, with free entry set for Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The tradition blends Catholic devotion with the historic district’s strong tourist appeal.
Metro de Panamá has announced special Holy Week 2026 hours and urged riders to keep their cards recharged to avoid delays. The transit system is asking passengers to plan ahead and follow station guidance.
Panamanian producer Daniel Lauchú is helping NASA broadcast Artemis II, the first crewed mission in the agency’s Artemis program. The Emmy winner from Colón has turned a career in television and sports production into a leading role in space coverage.