Trump Tower bonds downgraded
Only days after Donald Trump incurred the wrath of Panamanian politicians and was declared persona non grata by city council,...
Month: March 2011
Panama bid for a role in Winter Olympics awakens memories
By David Young Panama, which won it first gold medal at the last Summer Olympics, could be heading for participation...
Slow pace of mining repeal debate angers indigenous leaders
The slow pace of the bill to repeal the controversial mining rules law 8 , has angered leaders of leaders...
Cinta Costera extension benefiting local business and culture
The $52 million extension of Panama’s Coastal Strip (The Cinta Costera) due for completion in April, is already having a...
Confusion reigns over constitutional agenda
Only hours after President Ricardo Martinelli announced his selection of members for the committee tp consider constitutional reforms in Panama,...
Movie buffs on look out for Mark Wahlberg.
People watchers and movie buffs were on the look out this week in Panama for Oscar nominee, actor Mark Wahlberg....
Reports on Martinelli threat to Panamanian democracy brushed aside
Reports sent to Washington by the former US ambassador to Panama, Barbara Stephenson, labeling President Ricardo Martinelli "a threat to Panamanian...
Perfect traffic storm coming as work starts on Metro tunnels
Work starts next month on the tunnel for Panama’s Metro subway, designed to met established seismic standards. (more…)
A Panama celebration of a royal wedding
Out and About with Dra Lourdes Quijada Everyone loves a wedding, and a royal wedding with a fairy tale backdrop gets...
Old files reveal new relationship treasures
View from a Pew By Sue Robbins Any god who asks me to leave my brain at the door isn’t...
Wikileaks revelations — U.S. regarded Martinelli as threat to democracy
A damning report released by Wikileaks indicates that the U.S. State Department regarded President Ricardo Martinelli As “A threat to...
Mexican drug kingpin hitman caught at Tocumen airport
Promoting Panama as a tourist or retirement destination sometimes attracts visitors that you might not want sitting at the next...
