IFARHU has entered the fourth week of receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition and is urging families to follow the official schedule. The process remains an important step for students seeking educational support in Panama.
The band from Colegio Félix Olivares Contreras is fundraising to make a planned trip to an event in the United States. The delegation continues its efforts while seeking the support needed for the international participation.
Panamanian authorities are investigating a network accused of diverting more than $1 million through a fictitious company. The suspects will appear before a guarantees judge for review of their arrests.
Panama’s Housing and Land Management Ministry is reviewing land in Coclé to identify sites that could support future low-income housing projects. The inspections are part of early planning aimed at expanding affordable housing options for families with limited incomes.
Panama’s ties with India continue to grow through trade, diplomacy, and strategic cooperation. The relationship highlights Panama’s role as a global logistics hub and bridge to wider markets.
The CSS accused lawmakers Betserai Richards and José Pérez Barboni of entering hospitals with megaphones in an abrupt and disruptive manner. The episode highlights tensions between political protest and the need for calm in health facilities.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warmup match on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The game will air on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
Dominican President Luis Abinader has arrived in Panama to serve as the main speaker at the World Congress of Free Zones. His visit centers on meetings designed to attract investment in logistics and manufacturing.
Panama’s government authorized the Ministry of Government to end the contract with Claro Panamá and formalize the transfer of 70 MHz to CWP. The decision also allows updates to the agreement with Cable & Wireless Panamá.
Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, highlighting the escalating human toll of the conflict. The violence raises broader regional and global concerns.
Veraguas has tightened epidemiological surveillance and expanded vaccination efforts after an imported measles case. Health teams are targeting busy public spaces, including transport terminals and Santa Catalina beach.
Panama has approved a new spectrum price for 5G deployment, opening the way for TIGO and Más Móvil to compete for the rights needed to launch the service. Officials say the lower fee should encourage investment and improve mobile connectivity.
Panama’s Cabinet has authorized ASEP to set spectrum prices for 5G services, a key step as the country prepares for faster mobile networks. The move comes as officials expect data traffic to surge sharply over the coming decade.
Panama will face Brazil in a World Cup warm-up friendly on May 31 at 3:00 p.m. The match will be shown on TVMAX, TVN, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority has launched an internal probe into an aircraft accident in the Bahamas involving a plane registered in Panama. The review is examining maintenance compliance and crew certification.
Students at UNACHI are demanding clearer answers as frustration grows over an administrative and salary crisis at the public university. The tension has sparked criticism of the current management and heightened calls for transparency.
Comptroller General Anel Flores will outline his legal strategy Wednesday as Panama’s top oversight official faces complaints over his interruption of an anticorruption proceeding. The move comes amid separate criticism of his handling of salaries for 43 Assembly workers.
Panama’s business chamber is urging that the next Canal administrator be chosen for technical skill, not politics. The group also says Río Indio is vital to the waterway’s long-term future.
Panama’s Health Ministry announced new nursing posts nationwide to reduce workload pressure and support public health services. The move was unveiled on International Nurses Day 2026.
Honduran authorities have arrested a mayor accused of helping organize the killing of environmental activist Juan López. The case highlights the severe risks faced by defenders of land and natural resources in Central America.