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.
New Hospital Aquilino Tejeira Now Expected to Open July 22, 2027
Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo said the new Hospital Aquilino Tejeira is now expected to open on July 22, 2027.
ASEP Adds Technology to Measure Mobile Service Quality in Real Time
ASEP incorporated technology to measure mobile-phone service quality in real time, a step aimed at stronger monitoring of telecom performance.
Parque Lineal Juan Diaz Passes 700,000 Visitors in Five Months
More than 700,000 people have visited Parque Lineal Juan Diaz in its first five months, according to Telemetro.
President Mulino Proposes Parallel Constituent Assembly Process for 2027
President Jose Raul Mulino said he supports a parallel constituent process in 2027, emphasizing that it would not close government institutions.
New Fuel Prices Take Effect in Panama Through Early August
Fuel reference prices for 95-octane gasoline, 91-octane gasoline and low-sulfur diesel changed beginning July 25.
IMA Announces Weekend Agroferias for July 25 and 26
The IMA published its weekend agroferia schedule for July 25 and 26, giving families new low-cost food-shopping options.
Hospital Aquilino Tejeira Reaches 76 Percent Construction Progress in Cocle
The new Hospital Aquilino Tejeira in Cocle is 76 percent complete and is expected to serve more than 286,800 residents.
Panama City Opens Call for Food Venues in Parque Urraca
The Municipality of Panama opened a concession process for gastronomic spaces in Parque Urraca, with applications due August 1.
Bolivia’s Banco BISA Receives International Banking License in Panama
Panama’s banking regulator approved an international license for Bolivia’s Banco BISA, expanding the country’s regional financial platform.
Contraloria Eases Bond Requirement for PROMTUR International Contracts
A new resolution exempts certain PROMTUR international contracts from performance bond requirements under defined conditions.