After Minister Felipe Chapman presented Panama’s economic strategy to the Inter-American Development Bank, the business sector urged the government to accelerate execution and deliver concrete results.
Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa blessed the Last Supper anda at Catedral Basílica Santa María la Antigua; the 12-image float will process through Casco Antiguo on Holy Thursday.
Telemetro reports three homicides in Colón this weekend: one on Calle 8 involving multiple gunshot wounds, one in daytime in Cativá, and one in a Los Lagos multifamily complex.
The Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá has issued a heat advisory through Feb. 18 for high heat index, elevated temperatures and strong UV radiation; citizens are advised to avoid prolonged sun exposure and stay hydrated.
Operation Vaquero saw 172 officers carry out 20 search warrants in Los Santos and Herrera, resulting in 19 arrests tied to at least seven livestock theft incidents. Authorities aim to present suspects to judicial authorities.
A fire in La Yeguada Forest Reserve, Veraguas, has burned more than 150 hectares; authorities remain on site working to control the blaze and assess impacts.
MINSA held a health outreach in Cerro Batea where more than 300 people received the white and green food-handler cards, improving access to required certification.
Panama’s IMA announced that agroferias will resume nationwide on Monday, March 16, with published schedules indicating start times; check IMA channels for site-specific hours.
The Defensoría has filed a complaint after finding a clandestine waste dump in Panamá Viejo that affects wetlands and nearby homes, with contamination extending over 800 meters.
Telemetro posted a video with the complete results of the Lotería Nacional de Panamá draw held on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Ticket holders should verify numbers and follow official claim procedures.
The Herald Journal ran an APTOPIX item titled “Panama Kayak” on March 15, 2026, but provided little context; the origin and specifics of the photo remain unclear.
A March 15, 2026 GazetteXtra listing titled “APTOPIX Panama Kayak” points to an Associated Press photo item; the brief post offers little detail but underscores interest in Panama’s coastal recreation and related tourism and conservation issues.
The Jamaica Observer reports that Jamaican artist Granville’s project “Gothic Musik” is gaining attention in Panama, reflecting the ongoing ties between Panamanian audiences and Caribbean music.
The Tico Times reports that a dispute involving the Panama Canal, alongside a conflict linked to Iran, has been associated with rising fuel prices in Costa Rica, with potential regional supply and economic implications.
Apede is pressing for faster permits, simpler procedures and a more efficient state to improve Panama’s investment climate and create more jobs. The business group says high unemployment and informality show the need for reforms that speed up economic activity.
Panama has urged Chinese carrier Cosco to resume operations at the Panama Canal, with Minister Jose Ramon Icaza noting Cosco’s 4% transshipment share at Balboa is “significant.”
Gothic Musik heard his song on Panamanian radio for the first time after an October interview, a milestone that signals growing recognition in Panama’s music scene.
Panama has urged Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at the Panama Canal, the South China Morning Post reports. The appeal highlights potential implications for canal traffic and trade.
Odessa Journal reports that Ukraine has opened an embassy in Panama to bolster ties with Latin America; the move may expand diplomatic, consular and economic engagement in the region.
Rising oil prices from Middle East strikes and tensions involving the Panama Canal have disrupted trade routes, with immediate effects seen in Costa Rica and potential economic implications for Panama.