Controversy over entry fee for free carnival
More controversy between the tourist authorities and the Carnival organizers erupted at the start of the event on Via Espana...
Month: February 2010
Fish odors and ghost companies dog city mayor
Stinking fish and lack of transparency have Panama’s eratic mayor, Bosco Vallarino under attack again. (more…)
Another ex-president to be investigated
Another ex-president is coming under the legal microscope. (more…)
Panamas King Midas in reverse creating free fall records
Panama’s mayor Bosco Vallarino, like a character from Oliver Twist keeps Bumbling along. (more…)
Presidents advice to public prosecutor raises hackles
President Ricardo Martinelli’s “advice” to the man who supplanted Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez has raised has generated controversy and...
Fish market earns poor health rating
Panama’s popular fish market at the end of the Cinta Costera has received a thumbs down from Ministry of Health...
Having fun away from Carnival
If you are looking for in-town entertainment away from the hullaballoo of Carnival on the weekend, pay a visit to...
President’s popularity starts to slide
A big fall in the popularity of President Ricardo Martinelli has been “explained” by Minister of the Presidency, Jimmy Papadimitriu,...
Israeli intelligence agents guarding Martinelli
Israel’ exports to Latin America now include intelligence operators and security guards and Panama has the biggest contingent according to...
Carnival street closings begin and no guns even if licensed
Street closing are already underway in preparation for Carnival, but the two major thoroughfares involved will not be closed until...
Winter Olympics opening ceremony at Oldies
The Winter Olympics begin in Vancouver on Friday (Feb 12) and many Canadian and US winter sports fans will be...
Prince completes Panama visit
Britain’ Prince Andrew, Duke of York, completed a two day whirlwind tour of Panama on Tuesday with visits to Miraflores,...
