“Martinelli wanted my head” — publishing figurehead
Concerns among journalists and human rights groups over the erosion of press freedom in Panama were heightened last week. (more…)
Month: January 2011
When the system you love lets you down
There are statistics and damned statistics. The same goes for computer programs. (more…)
An end to water wasting during carnival and its now safe to drink
Panama’s in all areas is now safe to drink says the Ministry of Health after a crisis that extended over...
33 homicide charges but suspects still on police duty
Homicide charges have been file against 33 police officers in connection with the deaths of five teenagers in a Panama...
Noriega soon back in Panama to serve sentences says Martinelli
President Ricardo Martinelli used the World Economic Conference in Davos, Switzerland, as a platform on Wednesday, January 26, to announce...
Renewed calls for resignations of Security Minister and Police Chief
Pressure is on again from nearly a score of civil groups and opposition politicians for the resignations of Minister of...
Panamas oldest bridge gets makeover
Preventative maintenance work is underway on one of Panama’s most historic monuments. (more…)
Double benefit offer for English speakers at gourmet celebration
The Social Scene with Dra Lourdes Quijada There are only three days left to take advantage of two bonus opportunities...
If you are a twitterer you wont have time to read this
From the Sidelines When was the last time you sat down to dinner, and re read the menu from end...
Ruling party still aiming for presidential re-lection bid
Although a previous proposal to change the constitution and allow presidential re-election in Panama didn’t get the the National Assembly,...
Security Minister ignores calls for resignation
Panama’s Security Minister, Jose Raul Mulino, will not respond to calls for his resignation after the second set of deaths...
Detention center burning deaths investigation fast tracked
Panama’s First Superior Prosecutor is working flat out and his office has been boosted with two extra specialists in the...
