Category: News

UK authorities intercepted about one tonne of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment that had travelled from Nicaragua via Panama before arriving in Southampton.

Diesel price spikes in March — to $1.21 per liter — are increasing freight operating costs in Panama, prompting contract adjustments and warning of higher consumer prices.

A La Prensa column criticizes Panama’s revived bioethanol bill, legislative budget increases, President José Raúl Mulino’s public remarks, and MIDES minister Beatriz Carles’s absence amid Senniaf allegations.

The ILO has placed Panama on a list of 24 countries cited for serious breaches of union rights, spotlighting gaps between the country’s international commitments and domestic labour practices and raising concerns about reputation and investment climate.

San Miguelito’s municipal government launched a $1.2 million public tender to rehabilitate Brisas del Golf park in Rufina Alfaro, with works including courts, stormwater infrastructure, an administrative building and spaces for older adults.

Camtur rejected draft bill No. 131 proposing a transit passenger fee at Tocumen, warning it would hurt Panama’s competitiveness as an air hub and impact tourism-linked industries.

A constitutional challenge alleges Law 513’s $450 internship stipend and provisions undermine Panama’s social security, minimum wage and equal-pay protections; the CSJ will decide.

Surgeons using XCath’s telerobotic system performed the first reported remote robotic intervention on a stroke patient in Panama, announced March 19. The milestone highlights potential for telemedicine to expand access to specialist emergency care in the country.

An EIN Presswire notice reports that retirees and insured residents in western Panama City now have access to free transport at designated points, aiming to ease mobility for health and public services.

A March 25 report found foreigners working without required permits in several Panamanian provinces, prompting authorities to remind employers of harms to the Panamanian workforce.

ESPN reports that South Africa will face Panama in a World Cup warm-up friendly as Bafana Bafana trial a new-look squad; the match offers Panama a chance to fine-tune ahead of the tournament.

Senacyt recognized 43 young researchers and their tutors after the successful completion of 39 projects under the Programa de Nuevos Investigadores e Innovadores, underscoring Panama’s investment in youth science and innovation.

The Herald Journal feed published an item titled “Panama Canal” with no further details. This note outlines the lack of specifics and provides context on why the canal is important to Panama.

U.S. service members carried out a five-day medical mission in Bocas del Toro, working with Panamanian officials and local healthcare workers to deliver critical care to local communities.

Newsroom Panama’s “Your Morning Smile” feature invites readers to email ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com, offering a chance for community-submitted humor to appear on the site.

TribalFootball reports South Africa has a strong record versus Central American teams as they prepare to face Panama, creating a tense and telling international encounter.

A rise in fuel costs has led Metrobus operators in Panama to reduce off-peak frequencies, prompting commuters to change travel times and seek alternatives.

CK Hutchison has told maritime media that its arbitration claim against Panama now exceeds $2 billion, a development that could draw scrutiny given Panama’s role in regional trade. Details on the forum and legal grounds remain limited.

CK Hutchison has expanded a claim related to its Panama port interests as reported losses linked to those operations exceed US$2 billion, according to the South China Morning Post.

Panama has launched a high-level commission and unveiled short-term measures to shield consumers from the global energy crisis, including freezing Metrobus fares and the price of 25-lb cooking gas.