Transit cops seek elusive sales centers
WHILE Metro bus passengers continue to face long lines to get their bus passes recharged, the Transit Authority(ATTT) is scouring...
Month: May 2013
Womens riot prison facing closure
A WOMEN’S prison built to hold 400 and currently housing 1,000 could face closure. (more…)
Navarro promises investigation of corruption and no-bid contracts
PRD PRESIDENTIAL candidate Juan Carlos Navarro on Wednesday May 22 repeated his promise , if elected, to chase down members...
No room at the inn for many fire victims
THE MINISTRY of Housing said Wednesday May 22 that several hotels would not accept victims of Monday’s fire on Calle...
When a ruler borrows a plane
From the business point of view, a company taking advantage of the poor ethics of public officials, is an unfair...
Coach names players for World Cup qualifiers
Panama National Team Coach Julio Dely Valdés has named his final list of players for the team's crucial World Cup...
Women prisoners riot for better health care and food
THIRTY national police riot officers armed with batons and shields were called to the female rehabilitation center on Tuesday afternoon...
One dead 19 injured in multi car accident
ONE PERSON was killed and 19 injured after a multiple vehicle accident on the highway leading to Panama and Centenario...
Fire leaves 100 families homeless politicians get thumbs down
OVER 100 families were left homeless in El Chorrillo when fire engulfed three old wooden buildings in the afternoon of...
When snail mail is better than no mail
THE SAYING goes that if you hear a “rumor” in Panama it’s true. This item from an American expat seems...
HEALTH WATCH:The deadly junk food invasion
By Dr Cory Couillard Junk foods and take-away restaurants have become extremely popular due to the rising demand among people...
Ombudsperson’s website design cost $250,000
TWITTER critics were out in force on Monday, May 20, over the $ 250,000 paid by the Ombudsman's office for...
