Homicides surge during pandemic
Crime in Panama continues unabated during the pandemic despite lockdowns, curfews, and mobility restrictions Public Ministry statistics show that from...
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First incoming passenger with covid-19 in hospital hotel
The first incoming passenger who arrived at Tocumen International Airport with Covid-19 since the resumption of international flights is in...
Trump seeks Supreme Court aid in tax battle
Trump asks Supreme Court to side with him in tax battle AFP. Washington President Donald Trump on Monday, Oct 12...
Chiriqui tourism sector reactivated
The Chiriqui tourism sector which has lost over $300 million in the seven-month pandemic lockdown, is back in business with...
Health Minister promises early announcement on beach openings
After concerns raised by business associations over closed beaches prompted Panama resident Launrentino Cortizo on Monday to ask health authorities...
US pharmaceutical giant suspends covid vaccine tests
The American pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has suspended clinical testing of its Covid-19 vaccine after one of its participants...
Detained Panama seafarers claim rights abuse
Panama flagged Star Balboa remains in Trinidad and Tobago, where 17 crew members are linked to three alleged crimes: "...
Covid “herd immunity” not an option
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned this Monday that "it is not an option" to let the new coronavirus circulate...
Health team to revisit beach closures, Sunday lockdown
After a weekend shower of complaints from business groups over inconsistencies in re-opening rules, President Cortizo, said Monday that he...
Influencer” contracts nullified
Panama’s Transparency and Access to Information Authority (Antai) has recommended that the Government nullify the contracts of Paul McDonald and...
Tocumen International back to life with 80 flights daily
After nearly seven months of shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic , Tocumen International Airport restarted international flights on Monday,...
Court rejects ex-first lady’s media muzzle attempt
Former first lady Marta Linares de Martinelli failed in her attempts to censor the newspaper La Prensa and failed to...
