AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRail & Tech Transfer: Panama’s National Railway Secretariat and South Korea’s KIND are advancing studies and technology transfer for the Panama-David-border rail corridor, with field inspections and an engineering session involving the Panama Canal Authority. Social Security Payments: CSS set September payment dates for retirees and pensioners—bank deposits start Sept. 4 (ACH), with cheques on Sept. 4 and additional deposits on Sept. 18. Regional Jobs Pressure: Chiriquí business groups say the province has lost 50,000 workers, mostly young, urging more projects to stem out-migration. Canal Watch (Water + Money): With El Niño drought tightening water supplies, the Panama Canal will cut daily transits and an LPG tanker (G. Spirit) reportedly paid a record $5.3M for priority passage ahead of restrictions. Organic Market: Organica Store became Panama’s first business certified organic by the national plant-health authority. Local Development Delays: Colon groups say Law 404’s Integral Development Plan is still waiting for implementation and funding. Renewables Pipeline: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Panama, seeking financing and de-risking support. Shipping Biosecurity: Belize and regional partners agreed to strengthen agricultural disease surveillance at borders, ports and airports, with Panama among participants.
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