Nepotism alive and well in the National Assembly
In an era of “change” nepotism is alive and well in theNational Assembly where wives, sons, nephews, and even brothers...
Month: April 2010
Kiwanis provide necessities for country school
Out and about Few expats have any idea how underserviced many Panamanian schools are, and members of civic organizations who...
Citizens groups feeling intimidated by government reactions
Many of Panama’s citizens groups feel frightened and intimidated by the way, the government has reacted to criticism and dissent...
What the papers say: A call for tolerance
La Prensa : Hoy por hoy April 17: The constant attacks from public servants on unions and civil society organizations...
Garbage task force announcement without the mayor
The Government announced Friday (April 16) the creation of a four team task force, to deal with the garbage crisis...
Two week target to rid city streets of garbage
Health Minister, Franklin Vergara, has set a two week deadline to collect all the garbage that is piled up in...
What the papers say: Excesses and debauchery
Excesses and debauchery have been the main reasons leading the Government to suggest that the mayor of the capital establish...
Clamp down on city clubs and bars
Clubs and bars in the capital city soon will close at 3:00 says the Minister of Government and Justice, Jose...
More bases to fight drug trafficking
A new naval base aimed at reducing drug trafficking on the Colombia-Panamana border will be opened next week. The announcement...
Dictatorship era soldiers back in office
Old soldiers never die. A group of soldiers discharged or expelled from the National Police (PN) after the U.S. invasion,...
What the papers say: Mayors garbage failure
The citizens of Panama and the Ministry of Health are worried about the performance of the mayor over the collection...
Investigation of another former president underway
Former president Ernesto Perez Balladares, under investigation of money laundering, is expected back in Panama today (April 15), after a...
