Category: News

Reuters and the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission say China has been detaining Panama-flagged ships amid a dispute over port control, raising concerns for international shipping and Panama’s registry.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says China has detained Panama-flagged vessels amid a dispute over port control, raising concerns about shipping disruptions and registry implications.

Telemetro reports that Panama’s COE will be activated in David next week to oversee emergency and public-safety operations during Semana Santa. Residents and visitors should watch for official guidance.

Head lice have returned as a recurring issue in Panamanian classrooms after students resumed in-person classes; close head-to-head contact in schools helps spread infestations.

A video of Paco, a police dog, performing CPR went viral and has drawn admiration online, sparking interest in the role of canine units in rescue and public safety.

A ritual in Casco Antiguo saw the Virgen de la Dolorosa dressed after a rosary, with the “damas de la Dolorosa” placing each symbolic element of the statue’s vestment.

Sargassum has been reported in parts of Panama’s Caribbean coast—Bocas del Toro, Guna Yala and Colón—though massive beaching remains uncommon. Officials and coastal communities are monitoring the situation.

Potrerillos Arriba will stage a living viacrucis for Semana Santa featuring more than 70 actors, aiming to bring together community families and visitors from other areas.

An initiative in Veraguas aims to strengthen teachers’ professional commitment with the goal of improving student learning; details on activities and outcomes are pending.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it is closely monitoring a surge in detentions of Panama-flagged ships amid a battle over port control. The FMC update highlights potential impacts on maritime trade and compliance.

The legal team for brothers César and Eloy Ávila has asked Panamanian authorities to clarify the status of alleged victim Marisol Barría Rodríguez after administrative records in her name appeared at the Electoral Tribunal.

Panama’s Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office inspected the Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in equipment purchases during 2022–2024.

The Autoridad de Tránsito in Colón warned that reported unilateral fare increases on collective transport routes are illegal and urged patience from the transport sector amid a recent fuel price adjustment.

Reggie Moreno resigned immediately from his position in the Bienes Patrimoniales unit of Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance for personal reasons, prompting questions about interim leadership and continuity in state asset management.

President Mulino has objected to a vocational guidance bill for “young adults,” arguing it conflicts with the Ministry of Education’s existing competencies and risks overlap with Mitradel.

A government director linked recent homicides in Panama to adulterated drugs and micro‑trafficking, saying “no homicide is normal” while noting current figures are below last year’s.

An event at Panama City’s Rommel Fernández stadium is drawing attention as fans’ expectations rise ahead of preparation matches and international competitions, creating momentum for commercial campaigns.

CIAPCP-AIP, Panama’s Pacific Agroecology Center, marks three years of bringing applied science to producers through routine soil and water testing, composting, digital monitoring and local partnerships.

Students at Instituto Fermín Naudeau demonstrated advances in Panama’s English curriculum redesign before the minister of education and the U.S. ambassador, highlighting classroom-level implementation.

AHF-Panamá warns disputes over Annex PABS could delay implementation of a WHO pandemic agreement approved in 2025, with potential finalization pushed to May 2026. Geneva talks aim to secure fair access to vaccines and treatments for future outbreaks.