Hantan virus, a growing concern
The Hantan virus which is spread by mice and rats has claimed one death.
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Roux wins CD primaries
Rómulo Roux won the Cambio Democrático party (CD) presidential primaries with 68.8% of the votes on Sunday, Aug, 12 over the Martinelli favored Raul Mulino who had 30% of the votes.
Miss Panama speaks at UN
Miss Panama 2018 , Rosa Montezuma , gave her first speech at a UN panel for the World Day of Indigenous People
Deputy Soto walks barefoot in Arraiján.
This Thursday, the Panamanian deputy of circuit 8-1 Gabriel Panky Soto walked barefoot through the community of Vacamonte, district of Arraiján.
Drug seizure in Rio Hato
Panamanian authorities reported today Friday, August 10,, about the seizure of 78 packages of alleged illicit substances in a boat in Río Hato, Antón, province of Coclé .
Panama and Columbia to work together
Panama will work with Colombian president, Iván Duque , to seek a "prompt solution" to the commercial and fiscal conflicts between both nations.
New Electric bus in Panama
A pilot project for Panama city started Monday August 6th.
Plan to Fortify Rice
Panama had since 2009 to implement Law 33, where rice packaged in Panama must be fortified to reduce the cases of spina bifida in newborns.
10 candidates facing criminal probes
At least 10 people running for election in Panama next year are facing criminal proceedings in the country’s courts including th ex-president Ricardo Martinelli topping the list.
Panama participates in World Breastfeeding Week
Breastfeeding is the best food a mother can give her child. It improves their health, favors the optimal development of the brain and even protects it from respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases.
Police Unit to Work with Women
Panama has created a specialized National Police unit to deal with cases of gender and the protection of women.
New Bus Lanes on the Corridors
As of October, the Mass Transportation Company (Mi Bus) will enable exclusive lanes for the Metro Bus circulating the North and South corridors.
Panama city to colllect its own garbage
Director of the AAUD endorses proposal for the Municipality of Panama to collect garbage
Education community protest for a new bridge
Participants of f the Technological University of Panama (UTP) protested yesterday for the death of Rosaida Lorenzo.
Traffic improves with new process
Changes in the hours of usage of the roads improved traffic to Panama
4th bridge construction awarded
The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) yesterday awarded the Panama Fourth Bridge Consortium the tender to design and build the fourth bridge over the Canal for $1,420 million.
Non poluting Water soluble bags
Replacing oil by limestone, a group of Chilean entrepreneurs have managed to manufacture plastic bags and reusable cloth which are water soluble and do not pollute.
Ex football players reject Varella’s offer
Blas Pérez and Felipe Baloy reject the position offered by Varela
Producers want protection for the Panamania farmer
Producers demand the suspension of imports that protects Panamanian farmers
Drivers of Panama West protest traffic jams
Drivers kept their lights on to protest the two to four hours they spend in traffic
Expansion to the Sloth Sanctuary
Panama is home to three of the six sloth species that exist in Central and South America and is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world.
