POLITICS: M & M – lowest on presidential totem pole
Panamanian’s hope of a “change” and an end to government scandals have not been realized according to polls. (more…)
Month: June 2012
Goodbye pounds, hello kilos
Starting in December this year, Panama’s weights and measures will fall into line with most of the world’s countries. (more…)
Environmentalists gear up for fight to protect Bay of Panama wetlands
An alliance of environmental groups in Panama has been formed for a campaign to protect the wetlands of the Bay...
Phony cops copped by the real thing
Drivers near the village of Pacora on the weekend were subject to yet another police check by what looked like...
BOOK REVIEW: How to think more about sex
Columnist Michael Bywater writing for The Week, looks at the boredom of pornography, philosophy, and How to think more about...
Protected mangroves decisions orchestrated – environmentalists
A court decision leaving mangroves unprotected, and the slashing of permit costs and fines were orchestrated, in the opinion of...
Developers get double bonus- environment a double whammy
Hot on the heels of a court decision removing the protection for the mangrove forests on the Bay of Panama....
New mayor sweeps Boscos follies into history
Panama’s new broom mayor will be wielding it in December to sweep away the plastic Disney stylevillages that her predecessor,...
WORLDVIEW: Why stop smoking campaigns fail
As governments around the world find new ways to make tobacco companies discourage smoking, branding expert Martin Lindstrom explains why...
A Corner of Canada in Panama Pacifico
A new Canadian embassy initiative is seeking to promote the Canadian dynamic and celebrate the French presence in Panama. (more…)
Don’t read this if you’ve been Zuckered
For most facebook addicts in Panama the fate of founder, Mark Zuckerberg probably means little. (more…)
