Panama in China-US Strategic Competition

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Orlando J. Pérez – professor of...

Panama to Acquire the Super Tucano as New Platform for National Air and Naval Service

Embraer and Panama have signed a contract for the acquisition of four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. The fleet will be operated by the Panamanian National Air and Naval Service (SENAN, in Spanish) as a new surveillance and protection platform. "It is...

The Panama-David Train: France Takes the First Building Step

Panama and France signed a Declaration of Intent on Tuesday to promote the development of the Panama-David-Frontera train, a project that seeks to modernize the country’s rail system and strengthen regional connectivity. The ceremony took place at...

Culture Encounters’ Richmond International Dance Festival coming to Henrico Sept. 20

The second-annual Richmond International Dance Festival will take place in Henrico Sept. 20, promising a celebration of cultures, outdoor dance workshops and performances from international dance artists. The free event will be held at Deep Run...

Panama Commits to Technological Sovereignty Amid Security Risks

Panama’s Ministry of Public Security (Minseg) has reactivated the Inter-Agency Microwave Network project, a strategic initiative to modernize the communications of the nation’s security forces. The project is receiving support from the United...

Discounts on Car Insurance in Panama for Accident-Free Drivers

In its third debate, the National Assembly approved Bill 53, which grants a 25% discount on the cost of car insurance premiums to policyholders who have not had any accidents during the coverage period. The legislative initiative, which received...

Panama Canal maps out $8bn investment plan over next decade

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has set out an ambitious investment plan, for the next ten years, with the aim of strengthening its strategic role in global trade and ensuring its sustainability. The strategy was presented Tuesday, at a media...

UAE joins international group to champion 'open and free' trade

The UAE has joined a group of 14 countries in an international initiative aimed at promoting “open and free” trade. The move comes amid growing risks of a trade war due to US tariffs, economic fragmentation and heightened barriers to the global...

Panama Residents To See Increased Garbage Rate

The village of Panama is expecting to see Casella Waste Services increase their rates to provide garbage pick up services for the village in October. P-J photo by Sara Holthouse PANAMA — The village of Panama is expecting to see the rate that...

Panama Indigenous Fishers Appeal to UN Over Banned Waters

Ngäbe Buglé leaders seek international intervention as government restricts access to traditional fishing grounds Indigenous fishing leaders from Panama’s Ngäbe Buglé region have traveled to Geneva to address the United Nations Human Rights...

Government finds $7.1 Million to improve this Diplomatic Villa,,,,but BOCAS AIRPORT is a F—–G embarassment!!

https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/la-presidencia-destina-71-millones-para-ampliar-y-restaurar-la-villa-diplomatica/ “JB”- I have spent a great deal of time pre-occupied with BDT for,,,,,well it seems like “forever” now. I already know...

Oscars International Race Takes Shape as Academy Asks Voters to Save In-Person Screenings

More than 50 countries have announced their submissions in the Oscar race for Best International Feature Film, putting that category on track to reach the 85-90 films that have typically qualified in recent years. The entries with the highest...

Panama Heart Disease: The Silent Pandemic

Every year, 3,500 Panamanians die from cardiovascular disease, a true silent pandemic that, alarmingly, also affects young people. This is a major challenge for the country, said Yadira Roquebert pictured below, president of the Hearts That Beat...

How presidents have used the U.S. military in the war on drugs

President Trump's order to attack a Venezuelan boat on drug smuggling suspicions has alarmed some Republican lawmakers. GuestsVera Bergengruen, national security reporter at The Wall Street Journal based in Washington, D.C. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling,...

Announcing canal revamp, Panama dodges questions about Chinese ownership

Panamanian authorities on Tuesday announced an US$8.5 billion plan to modernise and expand the Panama Canal over the next decade, while sidestepping questions on whether Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison or others seen as having links to China could...

Image of the day: Restoring the wetlands of Panama’s Parita Bay

Stretching along the Pacific coast of central Panama, the wetlands of Parita Bay form one of the country’s most important habitats for migratory birds and coastal biodiversity. The bay’s network of mudflats, mangroves, and freshwater marshes...

Citizen Consultation Requested on Albrook Airport Transfer for the Panama-David Train

The National Aviation Coalition remains on alert regarding the proposal to relocate Albrook Airport to Panama Pacifico as part of the Panama-David railway project. Captain Jaime Fábrega, a member of the Coalition for National Aviation, stated that...

The strange 'creature' that appeared after a 'meteorite fell in Panama' and went viral: compared to 'Venom'

Venom is in Panama. Or at least that's what a social media user claims, who says he found a meteorite and soon a creature with tentacle-like arms started to grow. A test that has not yet been confirmed but has gone viral in a matter of hours for...

Panama case audio leak plea dropped

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed the petition seeking formation of commission regarding alleged audio leak of former chief justice Saqib Nisar in Panama case decision. The court dismissed the petition on the ground of...

Panama Drinking Water Problems in Don Bosco are Getting Worse

Access to drinking water in the Don Bosco district has been compromised for more than eight months due to leaking pipelines, impacting the supply for thousands of residents in this area of ​​the capital. Residents have reported that these leaks...