Authoritarianism under multiple attacks
Reactions to the “resignation” of Panama’s Mayor, Bosco Ricardo Vallarino continue, with concerns over what is seen as a growing...
Month: January 2012
Gawking drivers cause Saturday traffic jam
If you see a traffic accident don’t slow down to gawk say Panama traffic authorities after a Saturday morning accident...
Traders worry as infrastructure work set to begin in Casco Viejo
The $35 million project to fix the water pipes and other infrastructure in Casco Viejo and set to last at...
Call for national front against Martinelli after mayors resignation
The Vice President and President of the Panamenista Party, Juan Carlos Varela, lashed out Thursday against president, Ricardo Martinelli, following...
Mayor Bosco awaiting court ruling checks into hospital
Hours after a late night “heated discussion” with President Ricardo Martinelli, City Mayor, “Bosco” Vallarino checked into Panama’s National Hospital...
Basic food basket soars $9.2% — passes $300
The basic family food basket hit $300.83 in November an increase of $25.28 or 9.2% over the same period in2010...
Work on bridge to be staggered to fight traffic chaos
As government authorities scramble to find a solution to the traffic snarls during repairs to the Bridge of the Americas...
Casco Viejo dwellers seek answers to Oderbrecht timetable
A MEETING between residents and merchants of Casco Vijo and met with representatives of Norberto Odebrecht produced few answers but...
Smelling the flowers and sipping the coffee
Out and About with Zuleira IT’S THAT TIME again when citizens who enjoy the pleasures of nature travel to Boquete, Chiriqui,...
TRAFFIC: Panama truck deliveries to be limited to nights
PANAMA is moving to follow other cities around the world by limiting truck deliveries to night time. (more…)
Taboga Sea Festival date change
with Dra Lourdes Quijada Organizing a new event is never easy, and no matter how much pre-planning goes into it, there’s...
US WINDOW: Campaign industry wants nomination marathon
THE REPUBLICAN presidential nomination race doesn’t seem to be getting local US citizens as excited, or hot on the collar...
