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School officials in La Chorrera are investigating threatening messages written in the bathrooms of the Guillermo Endara Galimany School. Classes continued normally while staff worked to identify those responsible.
The IMA will hold agro-fairs across Panama on Friday, April 24, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The events will offer low-cost food products for shoppers looking for more affordable groceries.
Metro de Panamá will adjust Sunday operations at Albrook station as part of work tied to modernization and safety. The change is likely to affect passengers using one of Panama City’s main transit hubs.
The National Assembly says it never approved unpaid leave for 39 staff members whose salaries were suspended by the Comptroller General’s Office. The dispute centers on attendance records, internal rules, and who has the authority to authorize the measure.
Panama’s government and fishing sector leaders agreed to form a technical table to review regulations and support exports. The move aims to improve competitiveness and strengthen the industry’s market position.
Panama authorities have issued a weather vigilance notice for rain and thunderstorms through April 27. The alert urges residents to take precautions as wet conditions continue across several provinces.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance explained how the CEPANIM reference number is used and how the digital process works for beneficiaries and deceased relatives. The guidance aims to make the registration and follow-up steps clearer for families handling the procedure.
The CSS is asking former employees and family members to complete the required notification step for Prima de Antigüedad claims. The agency says the process helps speed up labor benefit paperwork.
President José Raúl Mulino has appointed Antonio Manuel Tercero González as the new director of Idaan from a shortlist chosen by the agency’s board. The move places him in charge of Panama’s national water and sewer utility.
Antonio Tercero González has been appointed director of IDAAN as the utility faces major water and sanitation challenges in Panama. His leadership begins with a 2026 budget of $358.8 million and intense public pressure to improve service.
Casco Peatonal drew about 800,000 visitors in its first year and generated more than $14.5 million in economic impact in Panama City’s historic San Felipe district. The pedestrian initiative boosted tourism, culture and local business activity.
Classes were partially suspended at a La Chorrera school after messages about a supposed shooting triggered a police investigation. Authorities activated safety protocols as a precaution.
A judge in Darién sentenced three people to 80 months in prison for drug trafficking after authorities seized 834 packages. The case highlights Panama’s ongoing fight against narcotics routes in the eastern border province.
San Miguelito has launched Más Colas, Panama’s first municipal veterinary clinic. The center will offer weekday and weekend hours for pet care in the district.
Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has outlined the weekly and monthly fuel subsidy amounts for transport operators and fishermen. The measure is meant to ease fuel costs in sectors that depend heavily on daily operations.
The Panama Canal is seeing a sharp rise in traffic, with some days reaching its 40-transit daily limit and fiscal-year volumes up 5%. Officials say the waterway remains fully operational, supported by strong water levels and robust demand for energy and container cargoes.
The Panama Canal is seeing rising demand as global shipping continues to depend on the waterway for faster access between the Atlantic and Pacific. The trend reinforces the canal’s importance to Panama’s economy and world trade.
Panama has approved Law 518, allowing recycled tires to be used in asphalt for road construction. The measure promotes circular economy practices while aiming to cut pollution and lower road-building costs.
The University of Panama will hold virtual classes for Panama Oeste students on Thursday night because of the Bridge of the Americas closure. The move is meant to avoid travel problems across one of the capital region’s busiest crossings.
Auction slots at the Panama Canal have climbed above $1 million as shipping demand surges. The spike highlights the canal’s central role in global trade and Panama’s economy.