Panamanians missing as aid team leaves for Haiti and citizens give support
Two Panamanians who were reported missing on the island of Haiti following the massive earthquake were found Thursday. (more…)
Month: January 2010
Take in jazz and art on the same day and it’s all free
Take a break from the heat of jazz fest during Saturday's free concerts in Casco Viejo and stop by the...
When a politician becomes camera shy
Politicians rarely see a camera they don’t like. But former president Ernesto Perez Balladares had filed a complaint before a...
Former president under house arrest
Former president Ernesto Pérez Balladares is under house arrest following an order issued by the special prosecutor for organized crime....
In search of a bagpiper in Panama
An urgent search is underway in Panama for a bagpiper to celebrate Scotland's national bard and a haggis. (more…)
Government puts mining interests first say environmentalists
Panamanian environmental groups have accused the government of selling out to mining interests. (more…)
Ex-presidents habeas corpus appeal thrown out
An appeal for habeas corpus filed by former President Ernesto Pérez Balladares has been unanimously rejected by the Supreme Court...
Virtuso misses festival
Renowned Jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will miss the Jazz Festival because of health problems. She will be replaced by...
An end to Bosco frolics on the Cinta Costera?
Residents of the area near the Cinta Costera breathed a sigh of relief midweek at what appears to be “divine...
Festival back up at Habibis
Calle Uruguay will be providing a back up role during the Panama Jazz Festival. (more…)
Top level government appointee awaiting appeal of jail sentence resigns
Another controversial government appointment has been resolved with the resignation of Joseph Mercedes Brown. (more…)
Rookie judge cant rule on Attorney General
Supreme Court Judge Victor Benavides has ruled that rookie Judge Jose Abel Almengor can’t sit in judgment of his former...
