Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo has proposed that doctors who fail Panama’s medical certification exam twice return to university, after only 11.31% of candidates passed the 2026 basic certification exam. He also backs a standardized national entrance test for medical schools.
Panamanians are being drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war through fraudulent job offers backed by fictitious contracts, with deaths already reported. Survivors share their testimonies in a special Telemetro report.
Panama’s Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo has announced a proposal to reduce the medical internship to one year and to create a standardized entrance exam for all medical school applicants at public and private universities.
Panamanian catcher Leonardo Bernal connected for his second career big-league home run in a game against the San Francisco Giants, adding another milestone for the young Panamanian in Major League Baseball.
Panama’s Maritime Authority is investigating an incident in which the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker New Andros was hit by an unidentified device in Iraqi waters, sparking a fire that was extinguished with no injuries among the 22 crew.
Panama bid an emotional farewell to típica music legend Yin Carrizo, who died at 87, with a music-filled funeral mass in Panama City and a final farewell planned in his hometown of Ocú, Herrera.
President José Raúl Mulino convened retirees, business leaders and ministers at the Presidency to discuss Law 226, which expands discounts for seniors but faces a possible veto over funding concerns. The bill passed the National Assembly with 47 votes and now awaits sanction or veto.
Thomas Christiansen begins his third cycle as Panama coach, targeting a first major title, a generational transition, and World Cup qualification. Panama faces India and a tournament in Japan before key Nations League qualifiers in November.
Arraiján Mayor Stefany Peñalba defended her management of the fast-growing West Panama district, saying that serving the community is her administration’s true vocation.
President José Raúl Mulino received representatives of the Jewish Community of Panama at the Palacio de las Garzas ahead of Rosh Hashanah, marking the start of Hebrew year 5787.
President José Raúl Mulino met with retirees and business leaders to negotiate a viable formula for his proposed discounts law, balancing senior benefits against private sector concerns.
Panamanian lawyers and former union leaders warn that proposals to automatically remove retirees from public jobs would be unconstitutional, citing Supreme Court precedent and urging merit-based renewal instead of age-based exclusion.
Panama is preparing to launch a public digital registry through the Panamá Conecta portal that will expose the names of citizens with final convictions for sexual crimes, aiming to strengthen protection of minors.
The feasibility study for the Panama-David railway has been delivered to the Ministry of Economy and Finance for evaluation, advancing a project that could eventually link Panama’s rail network to Costa Rica.
Education Minister Ventura Vega confirmed Panama will take part in the next PISA exam, defending the value of international educational evaluations. The decision comes as the country continues working to improve student outcomes.
Panama’s Government Commission approved in first debate a proposal to reconfigure the country’s electoral circuits, with five deputies in favor, three against, and one abstaining.
Panama’s Ministry of Environment has acquired three new motorized boats to expand surveillance and support scientific research in Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of exceptional biodiversity.
Panamanians Cristian Martínez and César Blackman featured for Slovan Bratislava in a 3-0 Champions League loss to defending champion PSG. The match marked a milestone for Panamanian football with two countrymen competing in Europe’s top club competition.
Panama’s Social Security Fund now processes over B/.10 million monthly in online payments, with employers able to pay payroll contributions by card through the Mi Caja Digital platform.
Panama’s Health Ministry is considering hiring foreign medical specialists to fill critical shortages in cardiology, anesthesiology, and oncology, with Azuero down to just one cardiologist and one anesthesiologist and the CSS reporting 77 vacant positions.
