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Panama Government Files Criminal Complaint for Pollution of the Alanje Estuary
The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) filed a criminal complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the alleged contamination and death of fish in the Alanje estuary. The Regional Directorate of MiAmbiente confirmed that multiple specimens...

Panama declares state of emergency amid escalating civil unrest in Bocas del Toro
The Government of Panama declared a state of emergency in “the entire province of Bocas del Toro” on Friday, in an ad hoc cabinet meeting, in the background of escalating civil unrest opposing Law 462, implemented on March 18 to reform the social...

Private hospitals in Central America and the Caribbean aim to build unified medical tourism network
Punta Cana.- Private hospitals across Central America and the Caribbean are well-positioned to develop a regional hospital network offering high-quality services aligned with the growing medical tourism industry. This vision was shared by Carlos...

Cuba welcomes arrival of medical supplies from Panama
In videos published on his social networks, the coordinator of that group, Humberto Pérez, specified that it is the effort of many associations as Panamanian and Cuban entrepreneurs, as well as solidarity groups in coordination with the Foundation...

Jaguar Sentinel exercise conducted in Panama ahead of hurricane season
Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo led a two-day tabletop exercise with emergency response personnel in Panama at the Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (SINAPROC) headquarters, located at the Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance...

Panama cuts Internet to restive region
Panamanian authorities on Saturday partially suspended Internet and mobile phone service in a western province where a state of emergency was in effect after two months of anti-government unrest. Right-wing Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino...

Celso Gamboa claims to suffer from cancer, mental health problems
Q COSTA RICA — Former magistrate and minister, Celso Gamboa, currently detained and facing extradition on allegations of being a drug trafficking kingpin in Central America—based on two complaints from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...

Panama Canal Cruise – Holland America Line
Envision yourself on one of the world’s premiere cruise lines, exploring some of the most exotic islands and picturesque seascapes on earth. In sharp contrast to the modern world of cars, buildings and smog, imagine grassy green vistas and...

Panama shuts down internet, mobile services amid violent protests in Bocas del Toro
Panama has partially cut off internet and mobile phone services in its western Bocas del Toro province following weeks of anti-government protests that turned violent this week. The move comes under a newly declared state of emergency. President...

Panama cuts internet, cell phones in restive province
Panamanian authorities on Saturday partially suspended internet and mobile phone service in a western province where a state of emergency was in effect after two months of anti-government unrest. Right-wing President Jose Raul Mulino declared the...

US Navy’s giant hospital ship arrives in Panama
The U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort arrived in Colón, Panama, on June 25 as part of the Continuing Promise 2025 mission, bringing medical personnel, humanitarian aid, and engineering support to one of Washington’s closest regional partners....

Did PANAMA handle Bocas del Toro like ABU GHRAIB??
Since June 14, security forces have invaded communities in the province of Bocas del Toro under Operation Omega, a massive police deployment to end protests with roadblocks in rejection of Law 462, which reforms the Social Security Fund. Since...

Bocas Del Toro In Panama Reported More Than 300 Arrests In Violent Protests -
(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) More than 300 people were arrested and 14 Panamanian Public Force (FP) agents were injured, numerous damages to state facilities, vandalism and looting of businesses are the result of the violent protests in the province...

Bocas del Toro in Panama Reported More Than 300 Arrests in Violent Protests
More than 300 people were arrested and 14 Panamanian Public Force (FP) agents were injured, numerous damages to state facilities, vandalism and looting of businesses are the result of the violent protests in the province of Bocas del Toro, the...

Panama Government Declares State Of Emergency In Bocas Del Toro Province -
(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) With the latent feeling that everything could explode again, Changuinola woke up this Friday like a city on pause. The night before, the calm that had been so hard to maintain during the days of protests against Law 462...

USNS Comfort Arrives in Colón, Panama
COLÓN, Panama - The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Colón, Panama as part of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), June 25, 2025. “The bond between our nations is built on mutual respect and shared values,” said Capt. Ryan...

What Took Place On Sixth July?
July 6th has witnessed brilliant ancient events, exquisite discoveries, and influential births and deaths throughout centuries. Here’s a observe a number of the key happenings on this date: 🧪 1885 – First Rabies Vaccine Used on a Human In this...

Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2025: Next Phase Solutions and Services’ Elizabeth McNamara
Elizabeth McNamara, Next Phase Solutions and Services Health IT Innovation Officer, Next Phase Solutions and Services As a former federal employee with a long career in government contracting in the health care ecosystem, Elizabeth McNamara brings...

Reggae Boyz crash out of 2025 Gold Cup After heavy defeat to Panama
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz have been eliminated from the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup after suffering a crushing 4-1 defeat to Panama in their final Group C match at the Q2 Stadium on Tuesday night. Needing a win to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the...

Phenix City Shrine Club Donates $100,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children
By Cara Clark In a powerful show of dedication to pediatric care, the Phenix City Shrine Club held a special dinner meeting to present a $100,000 donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The event celebrated a substantial financial gift and...