Panama pensioners enter New Year still awaiting pension boost
After a year of appeals, protests and street demonstrations, Panama’s jubilados (retirees) some receiving as little as $50 a month,...
Month: January 2011
Corruption charges against 8 in public prosecutor’s office
The network of drug smuggling related corruption in Panama's Public Ministry (PM), responsible for criminal prosecutions has led to charges...
A lifetime discount card for founder members of new social club
The Social Scene With Dra Lourdes Quijada Participants in the launch of the CanadaPLUS Club on Thursday (January 6) will...
Martinelli denies wanting to tap phones of opponents
PANAMA . Jan 2, Panama’s President, Ricardo Martinelli today made his first reference to the Wikipedia leaks and reports that...
Three hallelujahs and two resolutions to consider
Phil Edmonston, Chair of the Missions Committee at Balboa Union Church, had some New Year reflections that he voiced at...
Panamas mayor seeks redemption through Colombian consultant
After 18 months in office, Panama’s beleaguered mayor, Bosco Ricardo Vallarino and his “honorary” local consultant are studying a plan...
Chilly summer forecast for Panama
The first day of 2011 in Panama city started off warm and sunny, but weather forecasters are not optimistic about...
IN BRIEF: Drug scandal, road fixings, boating tragedies, more floods
CLOSING THE STABLE DOOR. - The recent collapse of an access road leading to the Centenario Bridge, causing traffic jams...
Water wasters facing weekend crackdown and fines
PANAMA, January 1.- A weekend crackdown on water wasting customers in Panama is underway by the water and sewer authority...
British ambassador pays last visit to unsung but renowned social event
The Social Scene With Lourdes Quijada One of the largely unsung social events of the Panama social calendar is the...
