When retirement uncovers hidden talents
By David Young Sometimes it takes “retirement” to uncover hidden talents or latent skills, or to have the time and...
Month: February 2011
Ombudsman condemns crisis in prison system
The vast majority of people sitting in Panama’s jails have not been convicted of a crime. They are awaiting trial....
Carnival time creeping up, be prepared
Out and About with Myfanwy Davies Like it or lump it, Carnival time is just ahead in every province of Panama,...
More charges pending in deaths at detention center
More charges are pending against police officers who were present when five young prisoners died in a police fire at...
Tourism chief asks for more money for carnival jinks
Panama’s tourism chief has gone cap in hand to the ruling cabinet to ask for more money for the pre...
Garbage collection under control but battle with rodents continues
For those who remember the confusion emanating from City Hall over Panama’s garbage collection problems, there is good news from...
Arte En El Parque – A true cultural expression.
Reviewed and photographed by artist Yolanda Van Der Kolk Choreographed contemporary dancers workin' it to a tribal drum, engaging traditional...
Pensioners unblock streets after Martinelli message
Jubilados (retirees and pensioners) who have been blocking roads in Panama at the Changuinola River bridge demanding a pension increase,...
Protesters call for massive anti-mining demonstrations
President, Ricardo Martinelli on a goodwill mission to Sona, Veraguas Province on Friday, February 18 repeated the government mantra about...
Virgin Mary statue used for drug smuggling
Panama police have found cocaine in a statue of the Virgin Mary being shipped from Costa Rica to Madrid, Spain....
Chinese lanterns to brighten your weekend
Out and about with Dra Lourdes Quijada Like Christmas on the Christian calendar, Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, are not...
Government Ministry rushes to kill mining talks for now
In spite of published denials by Panama’s Minister of Trade Roberto Henriquez, that the government planned to exploit, the copper...
