Police chiefs disciplinary record not found
The report of the 1990 disciplinary process against the current National Police chief, Gustavo Perez for his alleged involvement in...
Month: March 2010
Obese and overweight children targeted in health campaign
Goodbye to soda, candy and potato chips in the lunch box, and hello to fruit and veggies. (more…)
David Fair attendance plummets
Attendance at the David Fair in Chirqui slumped dramatically this year giving organizers and tourism authorities food for thought as...
Inspirational thoughts from abroad
While Newsroom’s readers are largely Panama based, we do have loyal followers around the world, led by the U.S. and...
Another bad week at the office for Mayor Bosco
The past week was not a good one for Mayor Bosco Vallarino. (more…)
Obesity costs Panama over $100 million a year
Obesity related diseases costs the country over $100 million year, says the Ministry of Health. (more…)
City authorizes destruction of 181 trees
Mayor Bosco’s already seriously diminished standing in the public eye sank a few more notches this week with the appearance...
12 year olds can now go to jail for 12 years
. Twelve year old offenders can now be tried as adults in Panama and spend up to 12 years in...
When stop means go
Anyone who had driven through Cinco de Mayo, knows that the pedestrian signals are merely decorations as the majority walk...
Planning for the weeks ahead
It's a busy time on the entertainment and event scene in Panama. Check out the Entertainment Section. There are new...
The Tiger Woods-Panama Connection
By David Young What do Tiger Woods and Panama have in common? If you guessed golf, you sliced on the...
Anti government protests close streets
Panama's largest construction workers union (SUNTRACS) brought parts of the city to a halt on Thursday, as they demonstrated against...
