Learning to live with the Metro Bus
As complaints continue to roll in in about Panama’s new metro buses, the Mi Bus systems manager, Iván Posada, said:...
Month: December 2010
Panamas security strongman says relations with U.S. remain good.
Panama’s Public Security Minister, José Raú Mulino says diplomatic relations between Panama and the U.S. remain good despite recent Wikileaks...
Government plan to amend constitution called a smokescreen
Panama’s Government made a surprise announcement, Wednesday, December 29 of a plan to amend the constitution. (more…)
NEWS BRIEFS: Buses, drugs, floods, sales and prices
METRO BUSES.- It will be another month before the bidding process begins for the Metro Bus stops although some buses...
Bridge of the Americas carrying excess traffic loads
The Bridge of the Americas across the Panama Canal, is carrying traffic far in excess of the capacity and weight for...
Panama City delays date of higher license plate charges
The Panama City Council has done a flip flop on the introduction of an increase in the license plate...
Team Martinelli loses another high profile player
DECEMBER 29 Panama -The third high profile resignation in the Martinelli Administration during December was announced today. (more…)
Frustrated metro passengers get another “patience” call
Panama’s much vaunted , and delayed, new Metro bus system got off to a slow start on Tuesday (December 28)...
Environment watchdog gets $8.9 million to fight deforestation
Panama’s National Environmental watchdog (ANAM) has been awarded $8.9 million to design a program to reduce deforestation in the country....
City garbage blitz uncovers horror stories
Panama’s health authority (MINSA) promised strong action against restaurant owners and street vendors that prepare food near piles of trash....
Police give a Ho, Ho, Ho to the Christmas spirit
Yuletide became more expensive for 1,035 drivers, ticketed by the National Police for traffic violations over the holiday, including 106...
Martinelli still awaiting White House invitation
While government sources say that Panama is still on good terms with the U.S. administration The New York Times has...
