Floods everywhere but drinking water gone
The ongoing heavy rainfall has left Chorrera and Arraiján without potable water. (more…)
Month: December 2010
An insight into the thinking of young Panamanians
If your Spanish is up to it you might get an interesting insight into Panama’s youth view of the world...
A chance to be God’s Favorite, or one of the family
Out and About with Dra Lourdes Quijada Growing grass under the feet is not in the rule book of the...
Garbage ousts tourism insurance plan
From the Sidelines The much touted health insurance plan for visitors to Panama has disappeared under a pile of garbage....
Garbage out for city garbage in for government
Panama residents looking for a quick solution to the city's garbage collection problems may have to postpone their dreams a...
Jump in flu and pneumonia cases but cholera still biggest concern
Concerns about the possible outbreak cholera in Panama override a big increase in flu and pneumonia cases. (more…)
Early holiday gift for highway commuters
Panama’s new Metro Buses may start off with a free passage on the Corredor Sur. (more…)
Walking in Panama not always the best way to go
From the Sidelines Walking in Panama is not necessarily the safest way to go. (more…)
Panama refuge for secret police chief a miscalculation–former Foreign Minister
President Ricardo Martinelli’s decision to give asylum to the former head of Colombia’s secret police was "a political miscalculation" says...
A worms eye view of the British Ball
By a Social Butterfly. Two hundred party goers packed a banqueting suite at Panama’s Miramar Hotel on Friday (December 3)...
Jubilados and road users learning to have patience
Exhorting citizens to have “patience” is becoming part of the regular message of Panama’s authorities. (more…)
Panama’s Rivera signs $30 million contract
Mariano Rivera is one Panamanian who will not have to worry about a jubilado (retiree) pension. (more…)
