Buck passing over balloon parade snafus and vandalism
Buck passing became the order of the day in Panama following the disturbances and vandalism that erupted during the vaunted...
Month: December 2011
La Prensa family face $1.5 million hit as Martinelli critics get audited
After seven months of 'continuous auditing', Panama’s Revenue Department (DGI) found alleged deficiencies in the Eisenmann family business that will...
Helping the poor and the environment a way forward for Panama?
A recent report published on the United Nations web site describes a program that might be beneficial for Panama’s poor,...
A Panama Grinch spoiled a Christmas event and created gridlock
Timing is everything, and organizing a slow moving parade on the Cinta Costera at a time when thousands of seasonal...
Panama Christmas marred by multiple gang killings
The Spirit of Christmas,2011 in Panama, was reflected in violent gun battles and gang assassinations with at least nine people...
Panama Bahais protest Iranian persecution
Members of The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Panama have joined with leaders from countries around the world,...
Big balloons could mean big delays as drivers return to city
Giant balloons will start arriving on the Cinta Costera at 12 noon on December 26, for a parade to take...
Candles and harmony at Christmas Eve ceremony
By Lourdes Quijada Worshipers of many faiths were at the Balboa United Church on Christmas Eve to mark the 70th ...
Four ex-presidents with pasts in Panama for Arias transfer
Four Latin American ex-presidents, all carrying unedifying political baggage will be in Panama for the transfer of the remains of...
Curundu students give Christmas performance at US Embassy
Students from the Centro Educativo Marie Poussepin in Curundú gave a Christmas Holiday Concert in the U.S. Embassy. (more…)
Still time to register for Caracas marathon
If you want to start the new year off with a healthy scamper there are only a few days left...
Participatory citizenship in Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo is one of the treasures of Panama City, and recognized as such with its UNESCO designation of “World...
