KPC hits overstretched Chiriqui hospital
KPC (Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemesa) has been detected in 2 patients in Chiriqui Social Security hospital already unable to cope with...
Month: October 2011
Ex aviation boss sentenced to jail for fuel theft
The former director of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority has been sentenced to three years and four months in jail for stealing aviation fuel....
PRD signs 25,000 new members with no hand outs
The Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) Panama’s main opposition party, signed up 25,009 new members on the weekend without political handouts,...
Panama study shows tiger mosquito another transmitter of dengue
Panama,renowned for its role in combating malaria has identified a second genus of mosquito transmitting dengue, which has killed 10 people...
BASEBALL: Canada a World Cup contender after defeating USA
Canada emerged as a World Baseball Cup contender on Sunday, October 9 defeating the fancied USA team 6-1 at Panama's...
Cost of traffic hell reaching $ billions
As the government rushes to complete infrastructure projects in Panama city during its time in office, studies show that the...
WORLD CUP BASEBALL: Panama maintains unbeaten record
A 12-3 mauling of Canada confirmed Panama’ s unbeaten record in the Baseball World Cup through Friday October 7. (more…)
Steve Jobs death nixed Perry Time cover
The death of Steve Jobs continues to make headlines. Here are five of the best stories published by The First...
More traffic pain for subway gain
The Panama subway construction program has taken another bite out of Avenida Justo Arosemena. (more…)
Buildings reach for the sky but fire ladders to 10th floor
Buildings in Panama are getting higher as they reach for the skies, but the ladders of the Fire Department will...
The missing Noriega files might reveal skeletons in many closets
Opinions are divided in Panama over the pending return of Manuel Antonia Noriega. Some are concerned about possible embarrassing revelations. ...
Foreign minister challenged over UN budget statements
Panama’s new Foreign Minister, Robert Henriquez accused the previous Ministry administrators of unjustified multi million dollar surcharges for the organization of the...
