WikiLEAKS: New Immigration boss linked to wiretapping
When, President Ricardo Martinelli was allegedly pressuring the U.S. Drug enforcement Agency DEA to keep tabs on his political...
Month: June 2011
Gasoline prices resume upward climb
The breathing space afforded by a reduction in the cost of gasoline didn’t last long. On Saturday June 18, it...
Ex-Colombian president under investigation – key witness safe in Panama
Colombia’s former president Alvaro Uribe will appear on Thursday, June 16, before a congressional committee investigates the secret intelligence service...
Is the Facebook bubble deflating?
Are the glory days of Facebook coming to an end as millions exit the social network? In the United States more...
Panama continues making soccer history
Panama’s national soccer team continued it’s history making run on Tuesday. June 14 remaining unbeaten in the Concafa Gold Cup...
Scandal plagued immigration director follows tourism chief out of the door
The second boot to fall in the reshuffle of Panama’s ruling administration, is the ousting of the Director of Immigration....
White flags on streets of Casco Viejo to protest Cinta Costera Extension
Although facing public protests and growing concern from citizens groups about phase three of the Cinta Costera, President Martinelli remains...
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: The Beached White Male
What happened to the men in the grey flannel suits with button down shirts from Brooks Brothers? They are fast...
Panamas tourism chief axed
Panama’s tourism czar Saloman Shamah, a close advisor to President Ricardo Martinelli has been axed from his job. (more…)
Sewage problem a black mark for high end homes
When it comes to raw sewage overflow, euphemistically called “black water” in Panama, it doesn’t seem to matter how much...
Drug network shipped liquid drugs in used vehicle oil
A network of drug traffickers who shipped liquid cocaine from Panamato Australia hidden in used vehicle oil, may have also...
CD still committed to presidential re-election –Minister
Panama’s ruling ruling party, Democratic Change (CD), is still committed to supporting the issue of presidential re-election. (more…)
