Hooked shark released
A SHARK that got hooked when a group of people were fishing for snapper was released Saturday afternoon on a...
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT: Panama moves to end single use plastics
In July 2021 Panama will lead the region with the start of a three-phase program to eliminate single-use plastics and...
UN calls for climate change state of emergency declaration
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called on governments to declare a "state of climate emergency" and meet their...
Scientists and ecologists sidelined in fishing bill
The bill to regulate fishing and aquaculture in Panama, approved by the National Assembly, excludes NGOs and scientists from the...
ENVIRONMENT: Seven of world’s most polluted rivers in Panama
Panama has seven of the world’s most polluted rivers according to a study of carried out, by the non-profit organization...
Environment Ministry extends ban on logging
The Ministry of Environment (Miambiente) has extended - for one year - the granting of special subsistence forest use permits...
ENVIRONMENT: Assemby approves Bill eliminating single use plastics
The replacement of single-use plastics in Panama will begin in 2021 according to a law that received third reading in...
ENVIRONMENT: Ahead of election, Europe eyes ally in climate change fight
For countries hoping to avoid the worst of climate change, next month’s US presidential election will be pivotal in determining...
ENVIRONMENT: 11 tons of waste pollute Panama’s coastline hourly
At least 11 tons of waste end up on Panama’ coasts and seas every hour reports the Ministry of the...
14 national parks reopen on Monday
A total of 14 protected areas will open to the public starting Monday, October 5 says the Ministry of the...
Community volunteer program launched in midst of pandemic
More than 50 volunteers from Tablas Abajo, observing biosecurity measures, cleaned beaches on Sunday as part of the launch community...
Metropolitan Park reopens October 12
The 232-hectare Metropolitan Natural Park will reopen its gates to the public on October 12, seven months after the Health...
