Panama’s National Assembly Budget Committee approved $13.45 million for six new security aircraft and an aerial training school. The vote followed a heated debate over costs, priorities, and the use of public funds.
SINAPROC has issued a warning for rough seas and strong winds along Panama’s Caribbean coast, driven by stronger trade winds in the basin. The alert is aimed at reducing risks for coastal communities and maritime activity.
Panamá Oeste won the U12 national baseball championship after a memorable final shaped by a pitchers’ duel. The victory underscores the strength of youth baseball in Panama.
Ernesto De León won the contest behind the official aircraft that will carry Panama’s national team to the 2026 World Cup. The Panamanian designer said seeing his eagle-inspired design on the finished plane was an emotional career highlight.
Document intake for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition will be集中 in Panama province starting Monday, May 18. The step marks an important part of the application process for students seeking scholarship support.
The University of Panama graduated 50 professionals in agricultural sciences, with degrees spanning agronomy, livestock, agribusiness, and environmental management. The ceremony underscored the university’s role in training talent for Panama’s productive and rural sectors.
A businessman linked to alleged irregularities in Conades-financed projects has been ordered held in preventive detention. The case stems from an arrest in Pueblo Nuevo and involves an investigation into alleged embezzlement of public funds.
Panama will host a ministerial meeting of the Association of Caribbean States focused on practical cooperation across the Greater Caribbean. The gathering is intended to advance actions that improve quality of life in the region.
Cruise companies are offering Panamanians a pathway to jobs abroad, with salaries that can start above $1,000 a month and rise with experience. English proficiency remains the main requirement for candidates seeking positions on board.
Panama’s retirees and pensioners will receive their second May payment on May 19, while those paid by check may collect on May 20 at CSS centers. The schedule follows the regular monthly disbursement for beneficiaries nationwide.
Spain’s foreign minister has defended Madrid’s commitment to international law amid lingering tensions with the Trump administration. The dispute reflects broader transatlantic strains with implications for Europe, Latin America and multilateral diplomacy.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a deadly Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, with the toll rising to 80 and officials warning of rapid spread. Africa CDC says population movement is a major concern as containment efforts intensify.
ITSE has updated its regulations to align the selection of its educational manager with current law and clarify the process. The new rules also allow for possible reappointment to the post.
SINAPROC has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for Panama through May 19 as the first tropical wave of the season increases weather instability. The warning highlights the need for caution during a period of stronger showers and storm activity.
Panama’s civil protection agency activated a prevention notice for the Caribbean coast as waves of up to 2.2 meters are forecast through May 17. The alert aims to reduce risks for coastal residents, boat operators, and beachgoers.
Costa Rica has intensified a trade dispute with Panama, raising concerns about border commerce, logistics, and regional economic stability. The move adds pressure to ties between two of Central America’s key trading partners.
Panama will host the 31st Meeting of the Association of Caribbean States’ Council of Ministers on June 21. The gathering will spotlight trade, logistics, climate resilience and regional cooperation.
A boat sank off Puerto Caimito in Panama Oeste, leaving one person dead, two mariners missing and nine survivors. Authorities are conducting a coordinated search with naval teams and divers.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to Virginia after an 11-month deployment tied to U.S. responses to Iran and Venezuela. The mission highlights how Washington is balancing crises in the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere.
Heavy traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is underscoring renewed concern over one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Any disruption could reverberate through oil markets, shipping costs and inflation worldwide.