Panama’s economic chaos threat
The Covid-19 crisis has meant a blow to the economy of much of the world, including Panama. The Government's responses...
BUSINESS
More sanitary fences as virus cases reach 245, and 3 deaths
As the number of cases of Covid-19 climbed to 245, with three deaths, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) has created...
Hotels exempt from business shutdown decree
Panama hotels hosting long term residents and tourist accommodations with guests stuck in Panama because of the pandemic are exempt...
China donates virus tests, masks and ventilators to Panama
While President Trump continues to label COVID-19 the China virus the Republic of China has extended a helping hand to...
VIRUS: Lqbor-employer contracts suspended
President Cortizo who on Friday, March 20 ordered the closure of commercial establishments and companies (with some exceptions) throughout the...
Copa suspends operations on Sunday
Copa Airlines announced on Friday, March 20 that they temporarily suspend their operations from next Sunday, March 22 at 11:59...
Pandemic closes Decameron and Riu Hotels
With an industry already in crisis in Panama before the arrival of the coronavirus, two major hotels have decided to...
Panama’s top breadwinner defies virus as 50 ships a day transit canal
"The maritime sector is calm and working in order, providing confidence and transmitting tranquility to our customers," says the president...
167 arrested for flouting curfew decree
The National Police arrested 167 people across the country for ignoring the 9:00 pm to 5:00 am curfew on...
All shops and businesses closed
President Laurentino Cortizo has ordered the temporary closure of commercial establishments and companies throughout the country, for 30 days, starting...
All international passenger flights in and out of Panama, suspended
President Laurentino Cortizo, whose actions against the coronavirus have already earned a thumbs-up from the UN has ordered the suspension...
Coronavirus herald death of populism
By Otto EnglishI’ve lived in London my whole adult life; I’ve witnessed IRA bombs, terror attacks and riots;...
