Category: Economy

Panama’s unemployment rate has declined by one percentage point, while 44,000 new jobs were recorded in recent months, according to the Labour Ministry.

A bill intended to protect cancer survivors from discrimination has passed its third debate and now awaits action by the Executive.

David Cabecera currently has no acting corregimiento representative because both the principal and alternate face investigations and house-arrest measures.

The president of Panama’s Public Procurement Tribunal was questioned by the National Assembly Budget Committee about her daughter’s appointment as a legal adviser.

Olive ridley hatchlings have emerged at Playa La Barqueta in Chiriquí following conservation work protecting 75 nests.

Residents of San Miguelito can report suspected dengue cases and mosquito-breeding sites through a new citizen channel.

Panama’s public-services regulator says electricity tariffs have not increased, but irregular billing practices have been detected at some companies.

A national Health Ministry cleanup reached Villa Luchín in Tocumen, where stored household water can increase mosquito-breeding risks.

CSS patients can use Mi Farma Digital to check medicine availability in real time before leaving home.

The Health Ministry has issued a safety alert over illegally marketed and falsified medicines promoted for weight loss.