Lost Vehicles and $1.8 Million Missing: Chaos at the Panama Sanitation Authority

The Urban and Residential Cleaning Authority (AAUD) is under scrutiny after a series of serious administrative irregularities were revealed.  Ovil Moreno Marín, the administrator, reported the disappearance of vehicles and a million-dollar loss from the …

Amid rising tensions between world powers, the Panama Canal is still a vital resource for world trade

Drowning near Tropic Winds in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One man has died after drowning in Panama City Beach on Saturday. According to Panama City Beach Beach Safety officials, it happened near Tropic Winds at around 4 p.m. Officials say single-red flags were flying at …

AP PHOTOS: Former US school buses get a second life in Panama

LA CHORRERA, Panama (AP) — They were once bright yellow buses carrying kids to school in suburbs across the United States. Now in Panama – adorned with neon paintings, glowing lights and booming speakers – they are getting a second life. The Red Devil …

Experts from 190 countries arrive in Panama for Global Climate Week

The second will be held in Africa, the organizing committee stated. The event, organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Ministry of Environment (Miambiente), will define, among other points, the roadmap for the global …

Panama City Eyes Bold Move With Potential Bitcoin Reserve

Motorcycle chase turns deadly in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A motorcycle chase turned deadly Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP says at around 11:30, one of their troopers tried to conduct a traffic stop on a red Suzuki sport motorcycle near …

Mulino Announces $110 Million to Settle all Debts with Producers and an Investment of $97 Million in the Panama ...

The National Government has allocated funds in the order of $110 million to pay off the entire outstanding debt owed to the country’s producers through the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA).  José Raúl Mulino also confirmed an investment of $97 …

The President of Panama Spoke about Asylum for Former President Ricardo Martinelli

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli was granted political asylum in Colombia, sparking controversy both in his home country and in the country that hosted him.  According to Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino, Martinelli requested asylum …

Naturgy Panama Implements Innovative Solutions for the Conservation of Howler Monkeys in Herrera

The fragmentation of natural habitats and the proximity of electrical infrastructure and roads pose a constant threat to howler monkeys in Paris de Parita.  To mitigate these risks, Naturgy Panama has installed special rope bridges that allow the monkeys …