http://usembassy.state.gov http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr122113.html In coordination with the U.S. Embassy’s People-to-People Office, 15 members of the USS Gary participated in a Community Relations Project at the Outreach Center “Por Mi Barrio” in Santa Ana, on Friday, December 21st. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 03:37:23 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr122113.html /pr122112.html The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of two new cooperative agreements supporting efforts by the governments of Ecuador and Panama to combat child labor among vulnerable groups. Both projects include a focus on children from Afro-descendant, indigenous and migrant populations. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:14:07 -0600 /pr122112.html /pr122012.html USCIS will permanently close its field office in Panama City, Panama, on Feb. 1, 2013. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:07:09 -0600 /pr122012.html /pr121912.html Your career starts by visiting our website at www.careers.state.gov where you can explore who we are, what we’re about, and more. It’s also where you can register for the next Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT). Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:29:08 -0600 /pr121912.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121412.html The U.S. Embassy and the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama (AMCHAM) announced today that they will continue, for a second consecutive year, a partnership which awards 60 scholarships for English language instruction to employees of AMCHAM member companies and students that qualify for the program. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:55:02 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121412.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121312.html The United States Embassy, through its Alcance Positivo program, inaugurated the “Por Mi Barrio-Yaviza” Youth Outreach Center, the 100th of similar centers throughout the Central American region, sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:14:59 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121312.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121112.html The United States Embassy once again organized activities to share the Holiday Spirit with the Panamanian community. The ‘Shoebox Project’ was launched for the first time with the help of the community and the Metropolitan School, Balboa Academy, Christian Crossroads Academy and the Atenea Institute. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:52:51 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121112.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121012.html The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on this day in 1948, shortly after World War II and the Holocaust, helping usher in a new era of hope and global activism for human rights. Both Panama and the United States played key roles in the writing and adoption of this groundbreaking document. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:47:35 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr121012.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr120212.html With the support of the U.S. Embassy and their Alcance Positivo program, the Danilo Pérez Foundation organized a concert highlighting the musical talent of youth that received training through the ‘Al ComPaz Musical’ program. The free concert was held in the Yuyín Luzcando Gymnasium and marked the conclusion of months of practice and musical education for youth from underserved communities throughout Panama. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:42:27 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr120212.html /pr_112012.html To celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition, the U.S. Embassy in Panama organized an event for youth of the "Por Mi Barrio" Alcance Positivo Youth Outreac Center in Santa Ana. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:33:58 -0600 /pr_112012.html http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2012/11/20121120138942.html#axzz2Cnu3E42m "On Thanksgiving Day, Americans everywhere gather with family and friends to recount the joys and blessings of the past year. This day is a time to take stock of the fortune we have known and the kindnesses we have shared, grateful for the God-given bounty that enriches our lives." Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:40:33 -0600 http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2012/11/20121120138942.html#axzz2Cnu3E42m http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr110812.html The Alcance Positivo Program, supported by the United States Embassy, United Way of Panama and Voluntarios de Panamá, showed the results of the “First Public Opinion Survey on Volunteering” to offer a wider, real and systematic view of this practice in Panama. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:04:29 -0600 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr110812.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr110212.html On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Panama as you celebrate 109 years of independence this November 3. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:35:54 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr110212.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr103112a.html Today, the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) enters into force, marking an historic milestone and bringing us closer to our goal of an unbroken network of free trade agreements in the Western Hemisphere. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:41:28 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr103112a.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr103012.html The Alcance Positivo program, supported by the United States Embassy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) with Movimiento 507 Jóvenes contra la Violencia to raise awareness of the need to join forces to prevent youth violence in our country. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:06:52 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr103012.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr102612.html A graduation ceremony for 385 Panamanian public school students who participated in the Access English Learning Program was held in the City of Knowledge Convention Center. The U.S. Ambassador to Panama, Jonathan Farrar, participated as a guest speaker. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:13:23 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr102612.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr102212.html In Washington, DC, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Ricardo Quijano, Minister of Commerce and Industry of Panama, exchanged letters in which they determined that the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (Agreement) will enter into force on October 31, 2012. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:01:09 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr102212.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr101512.html We can confirm that a contract employee working at the US Embassy and family are currently unaccounted for. At this time, there is no indication of foul play or that any harm has come to the family. The U.S. Embassy is working closely with the Panamanian National Police on the matter. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:41:41 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr101512.html /pr100312.html The U.S. Embassy announced today that the registration period for the annual Diversity Visa program (DV-2014) will begin on noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 2, 2012 and will end on noon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on November 3, 2012. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:15:01 -0500 /pr100312.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr092812.html The Consular Section of the Embassy of the United States wishes to advise all U.S. Civil Service retirees and beneficiaries that, due to a delay in the shipment of the checks for October 2012 from the United States to Panama. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:50:15 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr092812.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr091912.html The U.S. Embassy and the Universidad Latina de Panamá celebrated the ceremonial opening of the new “Centro Estamos Unidos”, a cultural and educational center that combines the Center for English Language Immersion (CELI) with the Embassy’s new American Corner resource library and EducationUSA college advising service. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:46:16 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr091912.html http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr091412.html In honor of the American diplomats that passed away in Libya, the U.S. Embassy will open up a Book of Condolences for those who wish to pay their respects and condolences. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 01:03:23 -0500 http://panama.usembassy.gov/pr091412.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/usembassypanama/collections/72157631568355347/ Ambassador Jonathan Farrar and his wife, Terry, visit the Bocas del Toro province as part of their support of American citizens residing in Panama, and their efforts to travel to all parts of the Republic. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:29:17 -0500 http://www.flickr.com/photos/usembassypanama/collections/72157631568355347/ http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2012/09/20120913135927.html#axzz26S2YBVnE I also want to take a moment to address the video circulating on the Internet that has led to these protests in a number of countries. Let me state very clearly – and I hope it is obvious – that the United States Government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. We absolutely reject its content and message. America’s commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:26:54 -0500 http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/texttrans/2012/09/20120913135927.html#axzz26S2YBVnE http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/article/2012/09/20120913135923.html#axzz26S2YBVnE Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton condemned an anti-Islam film that has spurred protests across the Middle East, saying, “this video is disgusting and reprehensible.” Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:18:33 -0500 http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov/st/english/article/2012/09/20120913135923.html#axzz26S2YBVnE