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.
Minsa Provides Care to More Than 300 People Affected by Río Veraguas Flooding
The Health Ministry reported more than 300 medical consultations and additional vaccination, nutrition and water-disinfection support in Río Veraguas.
Health Authorities Urge RSV Prevention After 17 Deaths Reported This Year
Panama health authorities are calling for stronger prevention against respiratory syncytial virus after 17 associated deaths were reported so far this year.
Penonome School Moves to Modules as Remodeling Begins
Angel Maria Herrera Secondary School held its last day of in-person classes before remodeling work shifts teaching to modules.
Weekend Closures Planned on Corredor Sur for Beam-Lifting Work
Closures begin Saturday, August 8, for lifting four beams across the marine section of the Corredor Sur.
Chiriqui Transport Operators Renew Push for Fare Update
Drivers in Chiriqui again asked authorities to update fares, while ATTT pointed to an existing subsidy plan and possible future talks.
MEF Says More Than 65,000 CEPANIM Certificates Have Been Delivered
The Economy and Finance Ministry has delivered certificates worth more than $44 million through appointments confirmed by email.
Electric Bus Fleet Begins Service in Panama Casco Antiguo
Panama launched five electric buses for the Casco Antiguo route and expects 60 more units next year through an IDB agreement.
Former City Hall Workers Protest Over Benefits Ends in Injuries
A protest by former Panama City Hall workers demanding delayed benefit payments ended in a confrontation with municipal agents.
Acodeco to Continue Sanctions Over 25-Pound Gas Cylinder Irregularities
Consumer-protection authorities said they found 154 anomalies and will continue operations involving gas cylinder weight, seals and visible prices.
MEF Says DGI e-Tax System Will Be Replaced After Fraud Scheme Detection
Economy and Finance Minister Felipe Chapman said Panama will replace the e-Tax platform with a digital system designed to strengthen traceability.