79% probability that between April-June 2024, the El Niño phenomenon will move to the neutral phase


News from Panama

The latest update from the National Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has brought with it news about the progressive weakening of the El Niño phenomenon, as revealed by the Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology of Panama (IMHPA). Significant changes are expected in the climate landscape. The NOAA report and the IMHPA follow-up indicate a […]

February 16, 2024

Panama signs contract for the rehabilitation of the East Pan-American Highway for more than US$262 million


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The Government of Panama signed a historic contract under the modality of Public-Private Partnership (APP) with the company Intervial Chile, S.A. The investment will be 262 million in two years, it will be allocated to the inaugural project of the Maintenance Program by Performance Standards, which includes the rehabilitation, improvement and maintenance of the East […]

February 16, 2024

SONDA Panama achieves “Neutral Carbon” certification


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The company SONDA in Panama that manages technology services in the public sector, banking, logistics and retail, such as the urban mass transport payment system of Metro de Panamá and MiBus, became an environmental sustainable company, when it received the “Neutral Carbon” certification. This certification, delivered by the consulting firm Versa, comes after a process […]

February 16, 2024

Nicaragua grants asylum to Panama’s ex-President Martinelli


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Nicaragua’s government said on Wednesday it had granted asylum to Panama’s former President Ricardo Martinelli, after the ex-leader, currently facing a lengthy prison sentence at home, requested the protection at Nicaragua’s embassy in Panama City. The former president confirmed to Reuters that he had requested asylum in Nicaragua. His spokesman said he was still in […]

February 9, 2024

Panama supports Brazil’s proposal on tobacco waste


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A proposal from Brazil on the management of cigarette butts and other tobacco waste that pollutes the environment began to be debated this Thursday by the delegates who attend a world conference in Panama. This is how, representatives of more than 180 countries have reviewed since Monday the implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco […]

February 9, 2024

Canada’s Tim Hortons to launch in Panama in 2024


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Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons will enter Panama this year and plans to open 30 stores in the central American country within the next 10 years.   Parent company Restaurant Brands International (RBI) said the first store in partnership with Vortex Investment SA will open in the coming months, with outlet growth focused on Panama City.  […]

February 9, 2024

UNICEF and CAF sign an agreement in Panama for the implementation of the Public Policy on Early Childhood


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In order to accompany the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) in the implementation of the Early Childhood Public Policy, the CAF – development bank for Latin America and the Caribbean – and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), signed a technical assistance agreement. With this agreement, an effort is made to strengthen universal access to […]

February 9, 2024