Expocomer bigger event but deals fewer
EXPOCOMER,Panama, Central America’s biggest trade fair, which ended Saturday April 20 generated about $80 million in transactions plus a $35...
Month: April 2013
Panamas Rivera adds another save to record total
MARIANO Rivera, the Panamanian superstar-closer added to his record list of saves on Saturday, April 20.bringing his total to 613....
$40,000 in fines sparks improved Metro bus service
FINES levied against the operators of Panama's Metro bus service are nearing the $40,000 mark and seem to have sparked...
Spain pays tribute to Balboas discovery
THE SPANISH naval training ship Juan Sebastian Elcano marked the 85th anniversary of its maiden voyage by laying a wreath...
Italian prosecutors study alleged bribes in Panama
PROSECUTORS in Naples, Italy have opened an investigation into the possible crime of international corruption in which the names of...
A rose by any other name Council becomes Authority
PANAMA’S National Assembly approved the creation of the National Authority of Transparency on second debate Friday, April 19. (more…)
Short term apartment renters could face $50,000 fines
HOTEL owners in Panama are complaining of unfair competition from apartment owners who rent their properties to tourists at low...
Panama protocol chief fired over message to Venezuela
PANAMA’S chief of State Protocol and Ceremony has been fired over a message addressed to Venezuela’s president elect, Nicolas Maduro....
IFF moves to memory lane,Expocomer and Biennial in focus
By Dylis Jones PANAMA’S International Film Festival (IFF) which ended Wednesday April17 will soon be yesterday’s news as other events...
Electoral reform billing heading to done deal
THE WISH of for electoral reforms expressed by the president of Panama’s National Assembly will likely be granted on Friday,...
Hydroelectric project overrides indigenous protests
MORE indigenous protests and confrontations in Panama seem to be on the horizon following a statement by Minister of Government...
Investigation into Martinelli letter to Venezuelan president elect
AN INTERNAL government investigation has been opened into a letter which was allegedly sent by President Ricardo Martinelli to the...
