263 killings in 4 months as prevention policies languish
While killings in Panama continue to climb with 263 recorded in the first four months of the year, prevention policies...
Month: May 2012
Firing threats over Social Security strike call worker leaders
Leaders of Panama’s Social Security workers say they have been threatened dismissal over their call for a country wide strike...
Three universities lose operating licenses
Panama’s Ministry of Education (Meduca) has ordered the "closure" of two more private universities. bringing the total to three this...
May 7 day of mourning for former president
Public and private offices will be closed on Monday May 7. declared a day of mourning for former President Jorge...
The Curse of the Perfect Mother
By Elisabeth Badinter Feminist theorist and author Elisabeth Badinter argues women are being shackled by expectations of what it takes...
Users stealing safety equipment from Metro buses
The manager of My Bus, which operates the Metro Bus system has appealed to users to take pride in the...
Martinelli popularity continues free fall – poll
President Ricardo Martinelli, who swept into office with more than 60 percent of the vote in 2009 has plummeted in...
Movie portrays events that riveted the world
By Lourdes Quijada If you are suffering from a slight case of movie overload after the conclusion of the week...
International cast portraying passion, lust and tragedy
By Claritza Basabe The first line in an aria sung by Floria Tosca “I lived for my art; I lived...
Mulino recants on threats made at Italy press conference
Security Minister, Jose Raul Mulino, recanted on the Government's decision to review and possibly cancel contracts with the Italian consortium...
Bus priority ads defended
Panama’s Minister of the Presidency, Jimmy Papadimitriu, has sprung to the defense of an ad campaign in which drivers are...
Pay promises to doctors not met negotiator
President Ricardo’ Martinelli's promises of a review of salaries for Doctors working for Panama’s health system have not materialized says...
