Month: February 2013

Deputy threatens newspaper blockade

February 28, 2013

A DEMOCRATIC Change (CD), legislator has, threatened action against La Prensa following revelations of massive uncontrolled handouts to deputies in...

Hidden salt costing lives

February 27, 2013

Unnecessary salt intake is associated with high blood pressure in the adult population and there is now evidence showing excessive...

Top officials arrested on extortion charges

February 27, 2013

Three officials of Panamas Department of Revenue (DGI) in Veraguas were arrested Tuesday for the alleged crime of extortion, from...

Foreign minister appointment sparks senior resignation

February 27, 2013

The appointment of Governor of Cocle, Fernando Nunez Fabrega, as Panama’s Foreign minister to replace Romulo Roux has led to...

Tax exemption driving volume on Panama Exchange

February 27, 2013

Volume in the Panama Stock Exchange is being driven by the fact that properly registered shares and bonds do not...

Memories of James Bond at Casco Celebration

February 27, 2013

By David Young Loyal customers by the score packed into Café Per Due (Coffee for Two) in Casco Viejo on...

Chaos as Panama hit by nationwide blackout

February 26, 2013

READERS of Newsroom who receive daily email notification of stories appearing on the home page, were among the victims of...

Martinelli reacts to reports on government hand outs

February 26, 2013

President Ricardo Martinelli said Tuesday February 26 that all legislators, both from the opposition and the government, have petitioned him for funds...