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Find out about the English-language magazines, newspapers and radio stations available in Panama City...
There are a number of options for those seeking English-speaking radio, as well as print publications, when living in Panama.
Magazines and Newspapers
Focus Panama magazine highlights can be read online. There is also a pocket-size travel guide published twice yearly with visitor and tourist information: places to visit, activities, things to do, things to see and general information on Panama.
- Find further information about Focus Panama magazine
Panama 9°80° is a news subscription service which is free within Panama, with print and digital versions available. It gives information on events, activities, restaurants, shopping, local services, nature and wildlife, reviews, living in Panama and real estate.
The Visitor (El Visitante) is a weekly newspaper catering to English-speaking visitors and residents of Panama. It is available in print or digital versions.
- The Visitor
Tel: 225 6638 / 209 6634
Fax: 225 0466 / 209 6639
email
Radio Stations
92.1 Power FM has English programs and music aimed at English-speaking audiences.
Panama Party radio station (88.1 FM) caters to English-speaking listeners with the majority of songs in English and by classic American and British rock bands.
Panama City Radio (98.9 FM ultra stereo) caters to English-speaking listeners with songs, commercials and programs in English.
- Panama City Radio
Tel: 322 2735 / 322 2775
email
The Panama Broadcasting Corporation was founded in 2006. This English-speaking broadcasting system operates at 89.3FM. There is a breakfast show.
Radio on the Internet: English-language stations online
Radio stations often stream their broadcasts on the Internet. In order to listen to their programs it is necessary to have RealPlayer or Windows Media Player, both of which can be downloaded.
- For a full list of online stations throughout the world, see Radio Locator
- To see a list of the many stations available, see Mike's Radio World, Live 365, Streema Online Radio Stations and Broadcast Live
- The main BBC stations and other English-language radio stations can also be received via many satellite TV installations or over the Internet. Previously broadcast programs can often be listened to again or downloaded.
- Voice of America's NewsNow
- CNN
- ABC News
- CBC Radio (Canada)
- RTE (Republic of Ireland)
- Yahoo Music