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...
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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;...
Canal Authority records first virus case
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) reported on Thursday March 19 the first confirmed case of coronavirus among its 10,000 staff...
NATIONAL CURFEW: Supermarkets announce new hours
With the March 18 introduction of the countrywide curfew from 9 pm to 5 am Panama’s, supermarket chains have announced...
10,000 Delta Airlines employees take a voluntary layoff
Around 10,000 Delta Air Lines employees, 11% of its workforce, left the company as part of a voluntary layoff plan,...
90 businesses fined for price gouging hygiene products
Ninety businesses in Panama were slapped with fines a by the Consumer Protection Authority (ACODECO ) on Tuesday, March...
Copa and Wingo cutting 80% of operations
Copa Holdings - which operates Copa Airlines and Wingo will reduce 80% of its operations by April, due to regional...
FUEL PRICES TO DROP 25% this week
Panama fuel prices will drop by 25% this weekend and a cut of about 5% in electricity prices will follow...
