What the papers say: A servile assembly
Hoy por hoy. La Prensa June 15 To whom does the President listen? (more…)
Month: June 2010
World Cup boosts bar and restaurant trade
Restaurants and bars continue to benefit from World Cup fever, even in the initial stages. (more…)
Former Vice President gets plum contract from government
Felipe Virzi a former vice president and businessman has something to celebrate. (more…)
Cuba helping to fight illiteracy in Panama
Cuban volunteers are helping to reduce illiteracy in Panama, said Social Development Minister, Guillermo Ferrufino on Saturday June 11. (more…)
What the papers say: Puppets in the Assembly
La Prensa. Hoy por hoy. “…Deputies who subscribed to Martinelli's promises of change, work the same way as the bulldozers...
Controversial laws approved by Assembly
A draft law on commercial aviation, amendments to the Labor, Penal and Judicial codes and six other laws were all...
Expats and local fans turn out for opening World Cup games
Football (soccer) supporters were out in strength for the TV presentations of the opening ceremonies and the early games of...
Investigation over missing sculptures to continue
An appeal for annulment of an investigation of Giro Mingthoy, former manager of Parque Omar has been rejected. (more…)
Committee in a hurry — 9 approvals in three hours
In a room packed with worker representatives and environmentalists the Transport and Communication Legislative committee passed three codes and six-laws in...
A final tribute contributions welcomed
On Saturday June 12, friends of Richard Vizor the much loved English expat who died on June 5 his life...
Correction
On Tuesday June 8 we carried a story referring to the French Ambassador’s remarks about the non-existence of a France-Panama...
Complaints climb in tourism “Paradise”
While Panama places strong reliance on tourist revenue, and is promoted as a "paradise" complaints from dissatisfied customers continue to...
