Thunderstorms and High Surf Put Parts of Panama on Alert for July 31
Forecasters warned of isolated thunderstorms near coastal areas and adverse Caribbean surf as UV levels reached very high to extreme categories.
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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.
Minister Molto Responds After Panel Urges Rejection of Donoso Mine Audit
Commerce and Industries Minister Julio Molto responded after a technical panel urged authorities not to accept the integral audit of the mine in Donoso.
MOP Announces Partial Pan-American Highway Closures From August 1 to 31
MOP announced partial closures on the Pan-American Highway from August 1 to 31 for work tied to the Corredor de las Playas expansion.
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.
Panama City to Invest B/.4.8 Million to Clean Rivers and Coasts
Panama City Hall announced a B/.4.8 million investment to clean rivers and coasts, while saying the effort does not replace community environmental work.
IPT Colon Suspends Classes After Student Stabbing and Reinforces Safety Measures
IPT Colon suspended classes after a student was injured with a bladed weapon and the school moved to reinforce safety measures.
Fourth Bridge Over the Panama Canal Advances After MOP Technical Visit
The Ministry of Public Works carried out a technical visit to present progress on the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal.
ACODECO Finds Discount Anomalies Affecting Retirees and People With Disabilities
ACODECO detected irregularities in legally required discounts for retirees and people with disabilities and urged merchants to comply.
MINSA Activates Epidemiological Surveillance After Meningitis Case at Veraguas School
MINSA confirmed a meningitis case involving a 12-year-old student in Veraguas and activated epidemiological protocols.