Panama economy 4% growth, foreign investment surging
The Panamanian economy is reflecting a growth of 4%, for 2019 smaller than the 4.5 predicted at the beginning of...
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No tears as onion prices monitored
Staff of Panama’s Consumer Protection Authority (Acodeco) swooped on stallholders in Merca Panama on Friday, August 16 to check that...
Panama Canal marks 105 years of continuous operation
The Panama Canal marked its 105 years serving world transit and commerce on the same day that Panama celebrated the...
Colón takes delivery of first of 90 electric taxis
China’s BYD company which is currently providing an electric bus to Panama ‘s Mibus service for evaluation was recently commissioned...
Copa pulls troubled Boeing Max planes from fleet
Copa Airlines has removed Boeing MAX aircraft from its fleet until mid-December due to delays in Boeing obtaining safety certifications from...
Bridge project on hold as government funds evaporate
The construction of the $1.5 billion fourth bridge over the Panama Canal will go ahead but not this year says...
Fourth Canal bridge on hold
The Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal will not be built this year say government sources as the money intended...
Security Ministry orders electronic sweep of government offices
With some $13 million of Israeli spy equipment used during the administration of Ricardo Martinelli to spy on Panama citizens...
New electric bus testing on City and corridor routes
A K9 model electric bus made by China’s BYD company began operations in Panama City on Tuesday, August 13 It...
43,000 migrate from private to public schools
Over 43,000 students across the country, migrated from private schools to the public system due to the increasing cost of...
Air Canada raises bid for Panama boosting tour operator
Air Canada increased its offer to acquire the Canadian tour operator Transat, which has long been a provider of tour...
