Panama City sanitation workers were honored during a Good Deeds Day tribute organized by Jewish-Panamanian foundations. The event recognized their essential role in keeping the capital clean and livable.
Three Panamanian productions were recognized from 34 proposals for spotlighting the character and stories of the country’s neighborhoods. The selections reinforce the growing visibility of local cinema rooted in community identity.
Panama Oeste and Chiriquí open their semifinal series in the 83rd National Major Baseball Championship, with the game airing live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube. The matchup is a key step in the race for Panama’s national baseball title.
Panama will open the IV South American Youth Games with a live ceremony broadcast on TVN Pass and YouTube. The event marks the start of a major regional youth sports competition hosted in the country.
Colón and Bocas del Toro will have to wait to begin their semifinal in the 83rd National Major Baseball Championship. The series remains one of the most anticipated stages in Panama’s top baseball competition.
Angela Russo, Panama’s new Ombudsperson, called ending child poverty a shared responsibility during a Eucharistic gathering. Her remarks highlighted child protection as a key public priority.
Bocas del Toro remains under a weather watch through April 13 as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across the province. Civil protection authorities are monitoring rivers and creeks for possible flooding.
IDAAN says Coclé’s water plants remain in operation despite low river levels, with continuous monitoring in place. Residents are being urged to use water rationally to help protect supply.
Boquete’s municipality has banned gunpowder fireworks in public and private events, allowing only pyrotechnics without gunpowder under set rules. The measure introduces schedules, distance requirements, and sanctions for violations.
Residents and municipal workers in Arraiján carried out the first cleanup along Centenario road, clearing two kilometers of the median strip. The effort highlighted community cooperation and the upkeep of a major traffic corridor.
Panama is broadcasting the opening of the IV South American Youth Games through TVMAX, TVN Pass, and YouTube. The event places the country in the regional spotlight as competition gets underway.
Classes will be suspended Monday in Calovébora and the Ñokribo region of Panama due to heavy rain and storm alerts. The measure is meant to reduce the risk of flooding and landslides.
Panama’s women’s youth team beat Colombia at the 2026 South American Youth Games thanks to an early goal that held up for the rest of the match. The result gives the Canaleras an important boost in regional competition.
A free screening in San Miguelito brought hundreds of residents together for a film aimed at raising awareness about mental health and children’s rights. The event was backed by IFF Panamá, the local mayor’s office and UNFPA.
Panama’s IV South American Youth Games are being shown live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel. The Panama vs. Colombia matchup is part of the regional event hosted in Panama.
Panama will launch a fuel subsidy for transport operators on April 15, with cargo, tourism, and artisanal boats set to join in later phases. The measure could ease operating costs across key sectors.
Panama’s Civil Protection System has issued three preventive alerts for rain, wind and rough seas through April 14, affecting several provinces including Panama Oeste, Colón, Chiriquí and Panama City. The warnings focus on weather-related safety risks across land and coastal areas.
At the 2026 Cita Eucarística, Archbishop Ulloa linked corruption to child poverty in Panama, saying 482,033 children live in poverty. He urged every sector of society to act urgently.
Apede says Panama must strengthen its crisis response planning after issues involving the Puente de las Américas exposed gaps in coordination. The group is calling for clearer rules between public and private institutions during infrastructure emergencies.
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce urged immediate attention to national challenges, saying development must be guided by ethical and sustainable decisions. The business group framed responsible policymaking as essential to long-term growth.