Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
MINSA Verifies Macaracas Water Plant Improvements and Confirms Water Quality
MINSA inspected the Macaracas water treatment plant in Los Santos, confirmed infrastructure improvements and verified water quality.
CAPAC Backs ITBI Elimination for New Homes Up to B/.120,000
CAPAC backed the Cabinet Council decision to eliminate ITBI for new homes valued up to B/.120,000, saying it could support housing access and employment.
Tropical Wave 39 to Bring Rain and Storms Across Panama Through August 2
Rain and storms are expected across Panama through Sunday, August 2, as Tropical Wave 39 increases atmospheric instability.
IMHPA Issues Heat and High Thermal Sensation Alert Across Panama Provinces
IMHPA is maintaining a vigilance notice for high temperatures and thermal sensation through July 30 across several provinces.
CSS Holds Urgency-Care Workshop to Strengthen Patient Attention
The Social Security Fund held its annual urgency-service workshop under the theme of teamwork for integrated patient management.
Assembly Floor Continues Debate on Internal Rules Reform
The National Assembly floor continued second-debate discussion of reforms to the legislature’s internal rules, including proposals tied to privileges, attendance and transparency.
Paulette Thomas to Lead Women’s Commission as Dana Castaneda Keeps Credentials Post
Independent Vamos deputy Paulette Thomas was chosen to lead the Women, Children, Youth and Family Commission, while Dana Castaneda was reelected to chair Credentials.
Lawmakers Question Transfer Request for Foreign Service Per Diems
A request to transfer $1.2 million for July and August contingent per diems for foreign-service personnel drew questions in Panama’s Budget Commission.
MINSA Presents New Strategy for Medicine Management
MINSA presented a new pharmaceutical-management strategy focused on planning, supply, storage and medicine distribution across the public health network.
Water Shortage Worsens in Tonosi
A worsening lack of water in Tonosi is raising concern for households, public health and basic services in the district.