Albrook Terminal in Panama City expects to move more than 60,000 passengers this Holy Thursday, with Chiriquí leading holiday travel demand. The terminal already dispatches about 2,300 buses daily.
Panama will activate its Holy Week lane reversal plan at 11:00 a.m. to ease traffic for travelers heading to the interior. The measure will run in phases until 8:00 p.m. based on vehicle flow.
Panama is considering a transport subsidy to offset higher fuel costs, with implementation possibly within 15 days. For now, operators have agreed not to raise passenger fares.
Panama’s hotel industry says tourism is rebounding, with the focus now on sustaining momentum as the low season approaches. The sector wants stronger promotion to help cushion seasonal drops in demand.
Thousands of travelers filled Albrook terminal for Easter trips as buses to Bocas del Toro and other provinces kept fares unchanged. Transport operators say fuel costs for the route have climbed sharply.
Panama’s Caribbean side is forecast to see intermittent rain, heavy showers, heat and strong wind gusts this Thursday, especially from Colón to Bocas del Toro.
The Panama Metro will use special Holy Week hours to meet increased passenger demand tied to religious activities and recreational travel. The change is meant to improve mobility during one of the busiest holiday periods.
The Panamanian Baseball Federation will resume the interrupted Mayor League game between Veraguas and Los Santos, with both teams still fighting for a Round of Eight spot. The contest was halted after a brawl and now returns with playoff implications on the line.
Julio César Dely Valdés has been named head coach of Sporting San Miguelito, bringing one of Panama’s most recognized football figures back to a top role. His appointment adds experience and high expectations to the club’s campaign.
Fedebeis has rescheduled the suspended Veraguas vs. Los Santos Major Baseball game for a neutral field and behind closed doors after a brawl disrupted play. The move aims to restore order and keep the tournament on track.
TVN Media and the International Film Festival of Panama have formed an alliance to boost the visibility of the festival’s 14th edition across TVN platforms. The partnership aims to bring the event’s programming and initiatives to a wider audience in Panama.
The blood bank in Veraguas says it has secured its supply and will accept voluntary donations until Holy Thursday before pausing on Good Friday. Health staff are also urging residents to avoid unnecessary risks during Easter Week.
Panamanian consumers are worried that higher fuel prices will soon raise the cost of rice and other staple foods. The concern reflects growing pressure on household budgets as transport costs feed into grocery prices.
Holy Week in Panama blends faith and food, with sweet aromas and historic recipes playing a central role in seasonal traditions. The kitchen becomes part of the cultural expression of the holiday.
An audit of the mining project in Donoso found exposed sulfide material and raised a possible acid drainage concern. The fifth SGS Panama report reviewed 147 environmental commitments tied to the project.
Worshippers and tourists are visiting the seven churches in Casco Viejo during Holy Week, with free entry set for Holy Thursday and Good Friday. The tradition blends Catholic devotion with the historic district’s strong tourist appeal.
Panama’s 83rd National Major Baseball Championship is being broadcast live on TVMAX, TVN Pass and TVMAX PANAMÁ’s YouTube channel. The tournament remains one of the country’s most prominent sporting events.
The National Intermediate Championship semifinal stage will be played at the Justino Salinas stadium in La Chorrera. The venue sets the stage for the tournament’s decisive games.
Panama has declared Pesé’s Living Holy Week dramatization a national folkloric event, formally recognizing the tradition and creating an autonomous patronato to oversee it. The move strengthens the town’s cultural profile and helps preserve the observance.
A student was hospitalized after a fight outside a school in Panama Oeste, renewing concerns about repeated clashes at dismissal time. Parents and staff say these incidents often happen beyond the school perimeter, where supervision is harder.