A Panama Metro Passenger Died Tragically at the 5 de Mayo Station on Line 1

The Panama Metro through https://traficopanama.com.pa/ reported that a tragic incident occurred at the 5 de Mayo station on Line 1, where a passenger took his own life.  There have been other reports that the death was not suicidal but was in …

Hon. PoP Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams attended Parlatino meeting in Panama

  PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – From June 4 to June 6, 2025, the Honorable President of Parliament, Mrs. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, participated in the Political Dialogue on Parliaments in Climate Action and a Just Transition, as well as the Parlatino Board …

China’s 2027 Military Deadline: Beijing’s Buildup Threatens America from South China Sea to Panama Canal

Photo courtesy of the House Select Committee on the CCP Communist China’s military provocations have escalated dramatically as Beijing races toward its 2027 military modernization deadline. In April 2025, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted its …

Panama Crisis with Chiriqui Province Tourism, due to Protests and Road Closures

The tourism sector in Chiriquí faces a critical situation due to constant blockades on the Inter-American roadway. Cancelations at hotels and accommodations already reach 80%, while occupancy barely reaches 20%, according to figures from the Chamber of …

RELEASE: Republic of Korea and Panama Join the 100% Alliance, Advancing Leadership on Sustainable Ocean Management

Nice (June 12, 2025) — Today, the Republic of Korea and Panama became the first countries to officially join the 100% Alliance, committing to sustainably manage 100% of the ocean areas under their national jurisdictions. The announcement, made during the …

A Bill was Passed in Panama for Banana Workers, Companies, and Producers, aimed at Bocas del Toro

On Wednesday night, June 11, the National Assembly’s Labor, Health, and Social Development Committee approved, in its first debate, Bill 290, which establishes a special regime for workers at banana companies and independent banana producers.  The …

Panama City approves golf cart access for additional neighborhoods

Panama City commissioners voted to expand golf cart access to six additional neighborhoods. The decision follows an earlier ordinance that allowed golf carts in St. Andrews and Downtown areas. New regulations require child safety restraints for golf cart …

Panama and Canada Launch Coalition Against Ocean Noise at the Nice Summit

Panama and Canada presented the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean this Tuesday at the Third Ocean Summit in Nice, France. This initiative has been signed by 35 countries, including the 27 members of the European Union, with Spain represented by the …

Panama Canal boss says MSC ports deal threatens neutrality; report

A Bill Was Passed In Panama For Banana Workers, Companies, And Producers, Aimed At Bocas Del Toro -

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) During his weekly conference, President José Raúl Mulino presented a map with blocked points and announced that he gave instructions to the Police and Senafront to open the roads and restore public order. President Mulino …