National Ballet of Cuba performs in Panama


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During the performances at the National Theater of Panama, the leading roles were played by Panamanian prima ballerina Ana Lorena Boyd as The Sugar Fairy; while Fatima Bodden, Helleni Marin and Lucia Arosemena played Clara on December 26, 27 and 28, respectively. Under the artistic direction of Aida Orillac, Maruja Herrera and Tita Lopez, more […]

December 30, 2022

Ankara set to expand maritime trade cooperation with Panama


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Turkiye is set to increase maritime trade cooperation with Panama, Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakci said. “If there are sensitivities about Istanbul Canal, we will seek to learn about Panama’s experience in our discussions,” he opined. At the latest meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye, the Proposal for […]

December 23, 2022

APATEL creates Chiriquí chapter to promote tourism


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The Panamanian Hotel Association (APATEL) has formalized the creation of the Chiriquí Chapter with the aim of promoting the tourism potential of this province and complying with the Sustainable Tourism Master Plan that seeks to promote this sector of Panama locally and internationally. A press release from the guild, assured that David’s Enrique Malek international […]

December 23, 2022

3 new scanners arrive to fight organized crime


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The Minister of Public Security of Panama Juan Manuel Pino, the ambassador of the United States, participated in the delivery of three scanners that will be installed in Divisa, Guabalá (province of Chiriquí) and in the cargo area of Tocumen International Airport that were acquired through the Funds Speed Joyeros S.A., for a cost of […]

December 23, 2022

Minimum penalty for simple homicide increased in Panama


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According to the report of the Cabinet Council, the Minister of the Presidency, Roger Tejada, must present this project to the National Assembly (parliament) which will begin sessions next January. The bill also includes, an aggravating circumstance, when this crime is committed against a private security agent in the performance of his duties. Whoever causes […]

December 16, 2022