Students in La Mesa, Veraguas have started a school garden with agricultural funding, using an irrigation system to grow watermelon, corn and plantain. The project blends classroom learning with practical farming experience.
Boquete’s 115th-anniversary celebration continued after rain disrupted a parade, with Sunday’s program featuring cultural activities and a cabalgata. The district kept its festive tone despite the weather.
Río Alejandro has become the main driver of dengue cases in Colón, prompting health authorities to renew prevention calls across the province. Officials are urging residents to eliminate standing water and reduce mosquito breeding sites.
Heavy rains in Veraguas have forced the water treatment plants serving Santiago and San Francisco to operate at lower capacity. Civil protection authorities are monitoring rising rivers as the wet conditions continue.
The Chilibre water treatment plant in Panama is operating at half capacity after an electrical failure, with recovery work already underway. The disruption could affect water service across parts of Panama City.
Hillary Heron represented Panama in Croatia and finished close to the podium at the Osijek World Cup. The result strengthens Panama’s presence in international gymnastics competition.
Residents of Santa Rita in Pacora say they have gone more than 30 days without water. Idaan linked the disruption to lower levels in the Cabra River during the dry season.
Mitradel awarded 47 scholarships to children at social risk through its Abrazos del Futuro program. The ministry says more than 2,000 scholarships will be distributed nationwide in the coming months.
Rice producers in Chiriquí are warning that worsening climate conditions could reduce harvests and push rice prices up. The concern matters because rice is a staple across Panama and a key part of household spending.
Environment officials have intensified surveillance and training in Parque Nacional Héctor Gallego in Veraguas to stop iguana egg extraction and protect wildlife. The effort combines patrols and outreach to strengthen conservation in the protected area.
Panama will lead a diplomatic effort at the United Nations to present a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature. The initiative highlights the country’s push to place environmental protection at the center of global debate.
A taxi driver was killed in Nuevo Vigía, Colón, after several individuals stopped his vehicle and shot him multiple times. The killing adds to security concerns in one of Panama’s most violence-affected provinces.
Ismael Díaz and José Luis Rodríguez scored as Liga MX matchday 14 began, adding momentum to Panama’s group of players abroad. Panama also has a World Cup warm-up against Brazil set for May 31.
Roberto Motta Alvarado, a prominent Panamanian business figure recognized for his contribution to economic development, has died. His legacy was tied to Panama’s private sector and its role in national growth.
Colón and Bocas del Toro open their Mayor Baseball 2026 semifinal series on Sunday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. Fans can watch live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel.
The Villa Zaita interchange has opened to improve connections between Panama City’s metro and MiBus services. The bus routes involved will keep their established stop at Villa Zaita station.
Heavy rain exposed a large buildup of trash at the mouth of the Matías Hernández River, underscoring Panama City’s ongoing waste and drainage problems. The debris showed how litter from urban areas can end up in waterways after storms.
Panama’s Legislative Education Committee is preparing to present a school reform proposal in the coming days. The plan seeks to update an education system whose legal framework has not seen a comprehensive overhaul in more than 80 years.
Seven people were injured when a bus and a truck crashed on the road to Chepo in eastern Panama. The most serious cases were taken to Hospital Irma Lourdes Tzanetatos, while minor injuries were sent to Chepo Regional Hospital.
British authorities seized nearly five tons of cocaine hidden in banana boxes inside a container that had departed Panama and was bound for the Netherlands. The case highlights Panama’s continued exposure to drug-trafficking networks using commercial shipping routes.