Category: Infrastructure
Coverage of Panama’s roads, bridges, metro, water, power and public works projects, including delays, costs and what they mean for daily life.
Health Specialists Share Safety Advice for Panama’s High Temperatures
Specialists are urging people to stay hydrated and protect their skin as Panama experiences high temperatures.
Panama International Book Fair Opens at ATLAPA
The International Book Fair has opened to the public at ATLAPA with a programme of talks, writing workshops and art activities through Sunday, August 30.
ATTT Moves Toward Digital Verification of Vehicle Insurance
Panama’s transit authority is advancing a plan that could eliminate the requirement to carry a printed vehicle-insurance policy.
First Debate Advances ITBI Exemption for Homes Up to $120,000
The National Assembly approved in first debate a proposal to exempt new homes priced up to $120,000 from the 2% property-transfer tax.
MEDUCA Reopens 172 Nö Kribo Schools on Tuesday
Panama’s Education Ministry announced that classes will resume Tuesday at 172 schools in the Nö Kribo region.
Ten-Million-Year-Old Batfish Species Discovered in Panama
Researchers have identified a new fossil batfish species in Panama from remains estimated to be around ten million years old.
Government Says Digital-Services Tax Bill Is Not Imminent
Economy and Finance Minister Felipe Chapman says the government does not plan to submit a proposed 7% ITBMS levy on digital purchases and services in the short term.
Ombudsman Inspects More Than 500 Deteriorating Homes in Arraijan
Panama’s Ombudsman’s Office inspected homes in Valle de los Cerezos, where residents have raised concerns about deterioration affecting more than 500 properties.
Panama Unemployment Falls One Percentage Point, MITRADEL Says
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.
Cancer “Right to Be Forgotten” Bill Awaits Executive Approval
A bill intended to protect cancer survivors from discrimination has passed its third debate and now awaits action by the Executive.

