Nurses strike goes on as health authorities miss meeting
The strike of over 5,000 nurse in government hospital and clinics is entering into its fourth day after health authorities...
Month: April 2013
Red card for Panama soccer as nearly $7 million seized
THE SEIZURE of by a brewery of nearly $7 million from Panama’s Soccer Federation (Fepafut) by a brewing company will...
Health sector faces possible srike of 30,000
HEALTH services in Panama could be hit with a wlak out of over 30,000 employees next week over what unions...
New criminal law to protect legislators with mansions and yachts -deputy
A DRAFT law reducing the amount of time in which criminal proceedings can be launched in cases of unjustified enrichment...
Your chance to appear on the silver screen
By Dylis Jones THE SECOND edition of IFF (the Panama International Film Festival) has sparked more than a few appetites for...
Coronado investigation in hands of MEF
PANAMA’S Supreme Court reported on Wednesday April 24 that it would not admit the last protection of constitutional guarantees presented...
Miss Panama finals on April 30
The final of Miss Panama 2013 will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at the Anayansi Theater in the Atlapa...
Licensing pirate buses to ease transit woes?
Licensing “pirate” buses is one of the solutions for solving Panama’s stuttering transportation system proposed by the deputy chairman of...
Bishop criticizes timing of electoral reforms
THE BISHOP of the Diocese of David has joined in the growing condemnation of the timing of electoral reforms. (more…)
Striking nurses thirsty for justice
THE GOVERNMENT'S failure to grant promised pay increases to the nation’s nurses "is not the way to treat professionals," said...
Casco Viejo, where good neighbors thrive
By Dafydd Young COMMUNITY involvement has become the name of the game in Casco Viejo whose inhabitants, many of them...
HEALTH WATCH: Panamas history scarred by Malaria
WORLD Malaria Day on April 25 has special significance for Panama where the mosquito borne disease has played a big...
