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Griff Griffitts has been named CEO of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, taking on a key leadership role in the city’s tourism economy. His appointment puts local destination marketing and visitor growth in focus.
The USS Nimitz has arrived in Panama to participate in multinational maritime exercises with regional partners. The drills highlight Panama’s strategic role in global shipping and maritime cooperation.
Panama’s government has set a temporary price cap on diesel and 91-octane gasoline to help protect public transport users from rising fuel costs. The move is aimed at easing pressure on commuters nationwide.
About 600 inmates at the Penonomé Penitentiary Center reenacted the Passion of Christ as part of resocialization activities. The performance tied Holy Week tradition to prison rehabilitation efforts.
Panama’s frequent rain is often wasted as runoff, but better home design and water capture systems could turn it into a practical resource. Rainwater use can ease pressure on drinking supplies while helping reduce flooding and water waste.
Panama’s security forces joined a religious procession in Panama City, highlighting the blend of public duty and faith during Holy Week observances. The event brought a symbolic dimension to a longstanding local tradition.
Cape Town is gearing up for Bafana Bafana’s international friendly against Panama at DHL Stadium. The match has helped fuel a strong football atmosphere ahead of kickoff.
Panama’s National Assembly has finished interviewing candidates for ombudsman, with lawmakers set to announce their decision after Semana Santa. The selection has drawn attention because of calls for transparency and merit in the process.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa urged Panama to adopt clear policies and change attitudes to strengthen protection for children. His message highlights child welfare as a national priority.
The Archdiocese of Panama opened its 100th anniversary Jubilee Year with a Chrism Mass and the blessing of the holy oils. The celebration marks a major milestone for the Catholic Church in Panama.
Panama City’s buried rivers, wetlands, and coastal systems still shape the capital, even as urban growth has pushed many out of sight. The piece calls for planning that restores the city’s relationship with water.
A reflective piece on Noelia Castillo’s case frames her decision as a tragedy shaped by pain, autonomy, and irreversible consequences. It also draws a comparison with Carlos Alberto Montaner to explore how freedom and suffering intersect.
A court upheld preventive detention for Veraguas player Juan Aizpurúa after he was accused of striking a Los Santos player with a bat during a fight at a Panama stadium. The case has drawn attention to violence and discipline in local baseball.
Panama’s municipal leaders are again pressing for full control of property tax revenue, arguing that local governments need real fiscal autonomy to meet rising service demands. The proposal would give municipalities 100% of the impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles to fund planning, maintenance, and community needs.
The Metro de Panamá will reinforce Line 2 maintenance with a direct contract to Alstom Panamá S.A. The move follows rising ridership and growing pressure on trains, signaling and power systems.
A small aircraft made an emergency landing at Panama Pacífico International Airport after an electrical failure and landing gear trouble during approach. The incident underscores the importance of aviation safety and airport emergency readiness in Panama.
Panama’s National Lottery will operate on special hours during Holy Week and resume normal service on Monday, April 6. The Sunday draw will also be held that day.
Uncontrolled burns in Coclé damaged onion, pepper, and tomato fields, including irrigation pipes needed to keep crops producing. Farmers now face added costs to replace the systems and continue planting.
Panama’s Cabinet approved a $4.3 million contract with Alstom Panamá to maintain Metro Line 2 for six months. The work comes as daily ridership has recently risen to 380,000 users.
An older adult died in Ngäbe Buglé after an africanized bee attack, as the province faces more than 400 bee-related emergencies and at least 10 attacks in 2026. The case highlights growing safety concerns in the region.