Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
MIDES Explains Services and Eligibility at Early-Childhood Centres
Panama’s CAIPI centres support children from birth to age four with early education, nutrition, stimulation and specialised attention.
Leatherback Turtle Nests on Panama Pacific Coast After Nearly a Decade
A leatherback turtle has returned to nest on Panama’s Pacific coast after an absence of almost ten years.
IFARHU Details Prohibited Uses for New PASE-U Card
The new PASE-U payment card blocks purchases at casinos and liquor outlets as well as spending on fuel, IFARHU says.
IMA Agro-Fairs Set Tuesday Sales Across Panama
The Agricultural Marketing Institute has published locations and opening times for agro-fairs scheduled nationwide on Tuesday, August 25.
MiAmbiente Scientists Inspect Cobre Panama Environmental Controls
Teams assessed water, soil, air and nearby rivers while checking compliance with the project’s safe-management obligations.
Bocas del Toro and Ngabe-Bugle Downgraded From Yellow to Green Alert
SINAPROC lifted the Yellow Alert but continues monitoring vulnerable areas under a lower Green Alert.
Robbery, Assault and Domestic-Violence Reports Rise Across Azuero
Authorities report a notable increase in crime cases in Herrera and Los Santos, prompting a meeting between the security minister and local officials.
SINAPROC Issues Safety Guidance as Storm Advisory Runs Through Monday
A nationwide advisory for rain, thunderstorms and strong winds remains active through August 24.
San Miguelito Curfew Produces More Than 300 Detentions in First Week
Security authorities say reported crime has declined after one week of restrictions across four corregimientos, while residents want lasting measures.
Mision Patitas Reaches 30,000 Sterilisations With La Chorrera Campaign
More than 1,000 dogs and cats are scheduled for sterilisation during the weekend campaign in La Chorrera.