Panama’s National Ministry of Energy has called for a public tender for the contracting of long-term renewable energy, in order to guarantee more stable and competitive prices for electricity service. The tender, which will be managed by the Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica, S.A. (ETESA), will require the presentation of the corresponding specifications before October 31, […]
The President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, said on Thursday that he held a “very positive” meeting with a bipartisan delegation of the US Congress that visited the country, to which he explained about the reality of the Interoceanic Channel and was thus able to “deny many of the things” that have been poured in recent months against the administration of […]
President José Raúl Mulino announced that he will initiate consultations with his work team on the issue of the Copper Mine, while reporting on the visit of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and denied a possible tax reform or tax increase. The Panamanian president assured that his government has not yet had confirmation of the suspension […]
The Panamanian organization Green Tide and the global initiative The Ocean Cleanup have joined forces to launch the Seven Basins Project, with the aim of significantly reducing the waste that reaches the Bay of Panama through the rivers of the capital. Panama Bay, a protected area and Ramsar site, faces a growing threat from plastic […]
The Miró Group reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and modernization of the western region of the country, with the official presentation of Santa Fe, an urban project with which it hopes to transform the landscape of the city of David, province of Chiriquí. The business initiative involves an investment of more than $200 million and will occupy an extension […]
The General Manager of the National Bank of Panama (BNP), Javier Carrizo, said that the bank has budgeted disbursements in the order of US$136.8 million to support the economic development of the province of Chiriquí. Of this amount, US$78.4 million is intended for agricultural customers, US$50.8 million for Consumer Banking (mortgage loans, personal and credit […]
The inhospitable Darién jungle, on the border between Colombia and Panama, no longer serves as a corridor for migrants looking for the American dream, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said on Thursday. The flow of migrants passing through this jungle has fallen to tiny levels due to the fear of the massive deportations ordered by the government of Republican Donald Trump, […]
The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, highlighted the importance of the progress in the construction of the tunnel of Line 3 of the Panama Metro, pointing out that without this work it would not be possible to move the large volume of passengers from West Panama to the city. The president also criticized the delay […]
Mauricio Pochettino faces numerous hurdles as head coach of the US men’s national team, but the most immediate among them on Thursday was the problem Panama has posed for his squad in major continental tournaments. Though Pochettino began his tenure with a 2-0 win against Panama on 12 October, Los Canaleros defeated the United States in two previous meetings: […]
The National Ministry of Energy announced a reduction in gasoline and diesel prices in Panama, positive news for drivers and transporters. New fuel prices will begin to govern from Friday, March 7 to March 21, 2025, reflecting a downward trend in fuel costs. Prices by region in Panama The maximum consumer selling prices at service […]