Visa route to Canada easing but no confirmation of direct flights
The visa frustrations of Panamanians visiting Canada, will soon be eased according to a statement from the Canadian Prime Minister’s...
Month: January 2010
Threat of water rationing as river levels fall
Using a garden hose to “sweep” the driveway clean may soon be on the banned list as Panama struggles to...
Warm memories on a cold day in the north
By Jaimie Finch For readers panting under a tropical summer Ice Hockey may sound the stuff of dreams, and indeed...
Comings and goings on the restaurant scene
The restaurant scene in Panama continues to expand with offerings to please everyone from music buffs to vegetarians.There are also...
Annual war on potholes begins
The annual attack on Panama’s potholes has begun as a “temporary solution” while tenders are sought for a billion dollar...
Petaquilla said showing contempt for the environment
The Petaquila Gold mining operation fined in November 2008 by ANAM the state environmental authority for ecological damage has still...
Concern over planned footbridge from Cinta Costera
A footbridge from the Cinta Costera under construction by a private company, is causing concern among citizen groups. It will...
Fighting for a future in Panamas red barrios
“What the f—k are you gringos doing here?” It was an unlikely welcome for anyone with a camera in a country...
Panama continues Haiti aid amid crossed signals
Chaos in Haiti and confusion in Panama. The Parque Omar collection for citizen donations of food and other essentials was...
Thousands at closing of Jazz Festival and Mayor gets thumbs down
They came in their thousands, from Panama, the interior, and other countries. Lovers of jazz, students, groupies, families, and those...
Ex-presidents defense team to launch attack on Crime Prosecutor
While Organized Crime Prosecutor José Ayú Prado spreads his net wider in his investigation of former President Ernesto Pérez “El...
Gas prices climb 17 cents
The price of 91 and 95 octane gas climbed 17 cents a gallon on Saturday (January 16) and will remain...
