Investigation opened into Bocas deaths and injuries
Giuseppe Bonissi, the stand in for suspended Attorney General Ana Matilde Gomez, revealed on Friday, July 16, the opening of...
Month: July 2010
Strike three President blames media for Bocas del Toro problems
President, Ricardo Martinelli, on Thursday decided to shoot the messenger. He lashed out hard against the country's media, accusing them...
“Paradise Lost.” -Tourism takes a Bocas hit
Letter to the Editor: We are North Americans who visited Panama as tourists in June. We loved the amazing beauty...
Security Minister must answer to the country for police action
What the papers say La Prensa July 15 With an irresponsibility that is unprecedented in democratic Panama, the national government...
Private hospital pharmacies stocking expired drugs
Worried about your medication? You should be after a government watchdog, acting to protect consumers reported multiple cases of expired...
Investigation of Figali laundering and drug connections continues
More allegations are surfacing against Panama businessman Jean Figali, sitting in jail while under investigation for laundering drug proceeds. (more…)
Career diplomat gets the nod as new U.S. Ambassador to Panama.
A career diplomat who has served in Iraq and held posts in Colombia and Asia in the war on drugs...
UN report blasts development policies in Latin America
At a time when Environmental groups in Panama are protesting the easing of restrictions on mining exploration, a UN report...
Panama iournalist released from custody
Beware environmental critics. Veteran Panamanian journalist Carlos Núñez was released Wednesday after spending 19 days in jail. (more…)
Martinelli blames banana company for Bocas disturbances
Two days before a planned trip trip to Changuinola, President, Ricardo Martinelli, laid the blame for last week disturbances, which...
Ngbe Bugle get public apology for Ministers derogatoryremarks
Panama's Vice Minister of the Presidency,Maria Fabrega, has made a public apology to the Ngábe Bugle indigenous population for any...
Union calls for public inquiry into 7 deaths in Bocas conflict
The general secretary of the Contruction and Allied Workers Union (SUNTRACS), Genaro López, called on Wednesday for a public investigation...
