Majority of Panamanians against $9 million handout for Papal home
Although the Constitution recognizes the majority of Panamanians, as Catholics, the majority do not agree with the government providing $9...
Month: March 2012
Energy consumption and temperatures soar in Panama
Energy consumption in Panama has recorded a hefty jump as temperatures have soared as high as 38 Celsius, and authorities...
Panama strip club owner held by police in Nicaragua
The owner of a Panama strip club allegedly feeing to Panama witha false identity, is sitting in a Nicaraguan police...
14 universities closed for a month
Fourteen of Panama’s 41 universities will have to cease operations for at least a month, starting Monday, April 2. (more…)
Comments on killing of black teen — a nail in GOP coffin?
Comments by two of the Republican presidential hopefuls will help bury the party in the upcoming elections says California based...
Panama gets first autism center in former ambassadorial residence
The former residence of the UK ambassador to Panama will become the first center for autistic children in the Republic...
Colombia issues Interpol warrant for Panama refugee
Colombia's attorney general, has asked two former officials who fled while under investigation, to return to face charges with the...
IFF: A taste of home
By Katherine Monahan As enriching and educational as it can be to watch foreign films, it sure is relaxing to...
Poll says 58% believe Martinelli style dictatorial
The most recent Panama poll conducted by Unimero for La Prensa indicates that 58 percent of the population considers President...
Via Brazil corridor price tag up to $397.6 million
Costs for the new Via Brazil corridor have jumped $12.1 million since the contract was signed in 2011.The project being...
Putting on a smile for Panama
By Jaimie Figureroa Navarro Our Travel contributor celebrating Panama’s growing stature on the world stage stresses that it’s a work in progress and...
IFF: Your “Chance” to see what set your maid laughing
If your Spanish is not yet up to scratch and you wondered what all the "below the stairs" chatter was...
