(prensa.com) The government has offered free health coverage to some 15,000 people who have entered the country through Tocumen International Airport since the program started on Jan. 17. To date, there have been 50 cases where the insurance has been used. Of those cases, three people were treated in emergency rooms and nine people visited a doctor. The rest of the … [Read more...]
Panama pushes travel insurance to promote tourisim
(Chicago Tribune) Last week, Panama began offering all tourists entering the country through Tocumen International Airport free "top level" medical insurance during their first 30 days in the country. When tourists arrive at the Panama City airport, they can request a brochure and user card at the tourist information center near the immigration station, according to … [Read more...]
Journalism organization offers seminar in Panama on covering drug trafficking and organized crime
The seminar, led by former Washington Post investigative reporter Douglas Farah, is aimed at teaching journalists how to investigate organized crime. Space is limited, and the enrollment fee is $500. With lodging for three nights, the cost increases to $1,000. See here for more information about the program or contact Dilmar Rosas at dilmar@celap.net. … [Read more...]
Panama City Street Shooting After Car Chase
(PanamaDigest) Bullets were exchanged between the driver of a stolen Toyota Corolla and police during a public street shooting on Tuesday. The pursuit began in 5 de Mayo Plaza and finished in the El Marañon neighborhood in Calidonia where police intercepted the car thieves right before the two parties exchanged shots. The driver of the stolen car, 27-year-old Adolfo … [Read more...]
Panama to offer free medical insurance coverage for visitors to start Jan. 15
(prensa.com) The government will begin providing free insurance coverage for visitors arriving at Tocumen International Airport starting Jan. 15. On Monday, the Comptroller's Office endorsed an agreement between the Tourism Authority of Panama and insurance provider Generali. The annual budget for this insurance is $4 million. In accordance with the contract, Generali … [Read more...]