Three Escape Injury After Small Plane Leaves Runway at Albrook Airport
A light aircraft carrying three people went off the runway at Marcos A. Gelabert Airport after landing-gear trouble.
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Panama City Keeps Bella Vista Construction Project Suspended
Municipal authorities say a project in El Carmen remains stopped because of missing permits, unregistered plans and other compliance failures.
Police Recover Stolen Telecom Batteries and Mobile Phones in Panama Oeste
Prosecutors and National Police recovered five antenna backup batteries and six phones reported stolen from telecommunications companies.
IFARHU Distributes 35,582 PASE-U Cards in Colon This Saturday
Students’ guardians can collect PASE-U debit cards at designated Colon locations on August 22, subject to IFARHU identity requirements.
General-Surgery Residency Openings Suspended at CSS Hospital Complex
The national medical training commission halted new general-surgery residency positions at the Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital Complex.
David Communal Board Left Without Leadership as Officials Remain Detained
A corregimiento representative in David and the designated substitute are unable to serve because both are under arrest during an investigation.
IMHPA Keeps Heat and Severe-Weather Advisories Active
Panama’s weather institute has simultaneous monitoring notices for high temperatures and heat index, as well as rain, thunderstorms and wind.
Substitute-Income Bill Sparks Debate Ahead of Assembly Presentation
The Executive is preparing to submit a controversial substitute-income bill, setting up a crucial week in the National Assembly.
Budget Hearings Open With Questions and Clashes in National Assembly
The first week of budget presentations before the National Assembly’s Budget Committee was marked by sharp questioning and political friction.
Lottery Vendors Demand Stronger Action Against Illegal Ticket Sales
Panama lottery sellers say weak sales and high ticket returns have renewed concern about clandestine lottery operations.