The recently approved Bill No. 26 establishes the legal framework for the production, marketing and export of hemp in Panama, the regulations seek to regulate its use for industrial purposes and other lawful uses, authorizing activities such as the cultivation, transformation and distribution of the plant and its derivatives. The Ministry of Commerce and Industries […]
The Electric Generation Company (EGESA) has received approval from its Board of Directors for the construction of a new 5 Megawatt (MW) solar plant, a key step in the progress towards a more sustainable energy model for Panama. The new solar plant aims to significantly increase the renewable energy generation capacity in Panama, so the […]
“Alma, corazón y salsa“, by Peruvians Tony and Mimy Succar, won the Grammy for Best Latin Tropical Album. This award goes to a Panamanian, the young producer and musical sound engineer María Laura Castillero, who participated in the project. The Grammy Awards ceremony was held this Sunday, February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles The […]
Grupo Panama Car Rental (PCR) proudly announces the launch of its own brand, Automarket Rent a Car, as part of its strategy of growth and business strengthening. This new stage represents a fundamental step in the development of the Group’s Strategic Plan, based on its deep knowledge of the market, the accumulated experience and the exceptional talent […]
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Felipe Chapman, highlighted the relevance of Panama as a logistics center during a meeting with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). Chapman emphasized that these meetings are beneficial for the country, since they allow to outline a roadmap focused on financing and investment for the […]
The Minister of the Environment, Juan Carlos Navarro, reported that the process of transferring ammonium nitrate stored in the copper mine, which began on January 16, will take several months, due to the risks it entailed and the proper handling that had to be had these explosives. Navarro stressed that the process of transferring the […]
The Minister of Commerce and Industries in charge, Eduardo Arango, received representatives of the American companies Zoetic Refrigerants and Culture Organic, interested in developing business projects that promote the sustainable economic development of the country. Both companies expressed their commitment to investing in industries that promote innovation and respect for the environment. Zoetic Refrigerants, specialized […]
The medical staff of the Specialized Hospital Center Dr. Rafael Hernández L., of the Social Security Fund (CSS) in Chiriquí, marked a new milestone in medicine in Panama by performing the first intranodal lymphangiography in a 60-year-old patient who had breathing problems. Previously, the chest X-ray visualized right pleural effusion, and after making the diagnosis […]
The Panamanian delegation that participated in the Fitur 2025 world tourism fair reached a total of 1,399 business appointments, a remarkable increase of 986 more appointments than in 2024, when 413 appointments were achieved. This success underlines the growing interest in Panama as a strategic and diverse tourist destination, standing out in key areas such […]
The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino; the National Secretary of the Railway, Henry Faarup; and the American company AECOM began the development of the Master Plan for the David-Frontera – Panama train, the main infrastructure work promoted by the National Government. The Master Plan, in charge of AECOM, will determine the specific route […]