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Technology has become essential to everyday business operations. Employees depend on computers, networks, cloud platforms,... The post How Businesses Can Build a More Reliable IT Infrastructure appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Operation Fusion involved a total of 20 individuals and three legal entities (corporations) that, according to the prosecution, coordinated the reception, custody, transfer and shipment of illicit substances from Tocumen International Airport. The post Prison Sentences of up to 18 Years Imposed for Drug and Money Laundering Offenses in Panama’s ‘Operation Fusion’. appeared first on Newsroom Panama…
The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office charged Carrizo pictured below in handcuffs, with the alleged crime of unjustified enrichment and sentenced him to house arrest for the time being. Carrizo's lawyer, Victor Orobio, withdrew his request, annoyed that the judge only granted him 10 minutes to explain why he should favor the former vice president with a less severe precautionary measure than the…
Lending someone your car usually doesn’t feel like a major decision. A friend needs to... The post You Loaned Them the Keys Then Came the Phone Call appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Six prisoners remain at large and 12 guards have been dismissed, while the results of the investigation are still pending. The post Six Inmates are Still at Large and Unanswered Questions Remain Regarding the La Joyita Prison Break in Panama. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
After thirteen years of Unachi being administered by a single rector, Asbel Navarro arrives to face great challenges and obstacles within this institution. The post Asbel Navarro Proposes to Pull UNACHI Out of the Financial Crisis in Panama. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Minister Juan Carlos Navarro described the situation as a 'true national crisis' and warned that many of these facilities are upstream of water treatment plants. The post Panama has Severe Drinkable Water Issues with 1200 Wastewater Treatment Plants Overwhelmed. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Running a modern plastic surgery practice or aesthetic clinic is a balancing act between medical... The post How to Choose the Best EMR for Plastic Surgery Practices appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Five people were apprehended during Operation Combat 2, carried out in different parts of Santa... The post Santa Eduviges in Panama Saw Five Suspected Gang Members Get Arrested. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Send ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com The post Your Morning Smile appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The new procedure is in addition to the separate arbitration already being conducted by Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, under the concession contract. The post China Via CK Hutchison is Claiming More than $1.5 Billion from Panama Over its Exit from Two Ports. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The new Regional Tax Lottery draw awarded prizes to 25 taxpayers from the provinces of Colón, Darién and Panama Oeste. The post Winners in Colón, the Darién, and Panamá Oeste in the Regional Fiscal Lottery Draw. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
A Cessna 206 aircraft, registration HP-1969, made an emergency landing this Thursday in the Playa... The post No Injuries Reported After a Panama Airplane Makes a Crash Emergency Landing at Playa Muerto. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The Panama Canal Authority announced new preventative measures in response to a 34% reduction in accumulated rainfall and a 44% reduction in water inflows to the watershed during the current hydrological year. The adjustments will take effect on September 4. The post Because of El Niño and a Rainfall Deficit, the Panama Canal Reduces Daily Transit Slots to 34. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Josi Fares Fadiallal, a businessman who failed in his bid for a seat in the 2024 elections, represents the company that won the $28.4 million contract to supply 54,000 laptops to the Ministry of Education. The post The School Laptop Supplier is Josi Fares Fadiallal the ‘Panamanian Bukele’. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The tax will be levied on electronic transactions, primarily credit cards. The mechanism, which still needs to be regulated, has been discussed with banks and companies such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The post With a 7% ITBMS Tax on Purchases from Amazon – Temu – Netflix – and Other Platforms Panama Expects to Raise $100 Million in Taxes. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Guest Contribution – A great vape experience starts with confidence before the first purchase ever... The post What Discerning Vapers Should Know Before Trying THCP appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Send ‘funnies’ to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com The post Your Morning Smile appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The National Border Service (Senafront) reported this Wednesday, August 19, on the apprehension of 21... The post Illegal Mining in the Darién Panama. 21 Colombians Allegedly Linked were Arrested. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Gasoline and diesel prices in Panama as of August 21. Gasoline prices for 95 and 91 octane gasoline in Panama have decreased since August 21, while diesel prices have increased. See the new prices per liter. The post Gasoline Prices Drop in Panama Starting Friday August 21. Here are Prices for 95 and 91 Octane as well as Diesel. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
A tanker truck caught fire this Wednesday near Santa Rita de Antón, Coclé province, causing... The post Tanker Truck Fire in Santa Rita de Antón Panama Where Firefighters Responded. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Chapman pictured below, also clarified that applying the ITBMS to digital transactions does not constitute a tariff. The post Panama will Charge ITBMS to Netflix and other platforms. Felipe Chapman Explains How. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The Panama Canal Authority is reviewing its transit capacity in anticipation of an El Niño event that could last longer than usual. Ricaurte Vásquez, administrator of the ACP, indicated that new measures will be announced in the coming hours. The post Due to the El Niño Phenomenon the Panama Canal Evaluates Adjustments to Ship Transit. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
In the environmental and social sphere, the Savings Bank known as Caja de Ahorros made progress in initiatives related to energy efficiency, circular economy and reforestation. The post Panama’s Caja de Ahorros Bank Recorded Assets of $6,911 Million with a Growth of 4.6% at the Close of 2025. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The Panama Metro received a bid of $255.1 million for the Panama-San Miguelito Cable Car. Find out what's next in the bidding process. The post Proposal Exceeds $255 Million for the Construction of the Panama-San Miguelito Cable Car Project. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
The Executive Branch's proposal is now in the National Assembly for discussion. The post The Closure of the National Mortgage Bank BHN in Panama. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
Kristi Noem, U.S. envoy for the Shield of the Americas, pictured below, talks about sovereignty and cooperation with Panama, and the fight against cartels in the region. The post United States Envoy Kristi Noem Asks For Cooperation with Panama for the Shield of the Americas. appeared first on Newsroom Panama .
