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Panama’s Ministry of Education redesigned its English curriculum with technical advice from the U.S. Embassy’s regional English office, aiming to promote more dynamic classroom learning.
The Feria Internacional de David donated harvest displayed at the exhibition to local homes, foundations and school cafeterias, redirecting produce to community needs.
Panama’s foreign minister Javier Martínez-Acha visited Havana to meet Cuban officials and to see Panamanians detained since Feb. 28. The trip seeks consular access and follow-up on the case.
An official report says a recall petition against Colón Mayor Diógenes Galván was archived after organizers submitted only 305 signatures, halting the effort for now.
Telemetro reports that, effective immediately, Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social (CSS) allows insured users to check medical exam availability and view results online via Mi Caja Digital.
La Semana Más Saludable “Fit 4 All” se celebrará del 20 al 25 de abril en Ciudad del Saber con actividades gratuitas destinadas a promover buenos hábitos y apoyar una causa solidaria.
A warehouse fire was reported Wednesday afternoon in the Río Abajo corregimiento of Panama City. Initial reports offer limited details; authorities have yet to release full information.
Panama’s first lady joined 45 international spouses at a White House summit where Melania Trump presented a humanoid robot, Figura 3, to highlight AI’s potential in education.
Shoppers at Merca La Chorrera are favoring “La puerquita sopera,” a bag of legumes sold for one balboa, as they search for affordable staples at the market.
Panama City’s Casco Antiguo will host the International Holy Week from March 27 to April 5, 2026; organizers have announced program updates and details. Attendees should check official channels for the full schedule and visitor guidance.
A warehouse fire in Río Abajo has prompted authorities to prepare preventive evacuations of nearby residents. Officials are expected to move people from adjacent homes and buildings as emergency response continues.
A night-time disturbance at the CAI de Tocumen led to property damage, theft and the escape of several adolescents; Senniaf and other agencies launched searches and opened investigations.
Panama district Mayor Mayer Mizrachi accuses the central government of withholding legally mandated IBI transfers, citing a $1,107m collection versus $618m transferred and warning of municipal project cuts.
Authorities issued a heat watch for Panama as strong solar radiation is expected to raise the heat index, increasing risks of heat-related illness. Residents are urged to take basic precautions and stay informed.
Panama has presented evidence to Venezuelan courts in its bid to extradite Ali Zaki Hage Jalil over the Alas Chiricanas flight 901 attack; a key hearing is expected amid procedural hurdles.
Telemetro posted a video with the full Lotería Nacional de Panamá ‘Miercolito’ draw results for March 25, 2026; players should verify outcomes with official lottery channels.
An EIN Presswire article cites far‑right online content referencing Panama and the Panama Canal; the excerpt raises questions about rhetoric and potential regional implications.
The National Assembly will begin interviewing candidates for Defensor del Pueblo on Monday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the Salón Manuel Leneé (Salón Azul). The hearings mark the start of formal vetting by legislators.
IMHPA reports a 62% probability that El Niño will affect Panama between June and August, prompting authorities and sectors like agriculture and water management to prepare for possible weather shifts.
Acodeco ordered the suspension of use for several Frigidaire stove models after Electrolux reported slow ignition in the bake burner that may cause gas odor or an invisible flame; 96 units were distributed in Panama.