New hospital to be named after Martinelli
PRESIDENT Ricardo Martinelli on Friday June 14, downplayed the proposal by Panama’s Social Security to name the hospital project in...
Month: June 2013
Cinta Costera landfill, up $2 million a hectare
ONE HECTARE of landfill on Panama’s Cinta Costera costs $2 million more now than four years ago. (more…)
Journalists want security official to resign
PANAMA’S JOURNALISTS associations have called for the head of a security official following the detention of two journalists by the...
Another independent running for office
THE CALL from some political observers for more “independent candidates during the 2014 elections is being reflected in a number...
Martinelli to be recognized for fighting hunger
PRESIDENT RICARDO MARTINELLI will travel to Rome on Friday June 14 to participate in a United Nations agricultural and food program....
President building a media empire?
PRESIDENT RICARDO MARTINELLI dodged questions on Thursday, June 13 about the alleged expansion of his media interests. (more…)
Panama inks $594 million terminal deal with China
The concession to Chinese investors of a container terminal in Isla Margarita, is a good example of how to attract...
Martinelli not ready to relinquish power – opponent
PRESIDENT, Ricardo Martinelli, is not ready to hand over power said a Popular Party Vice President. on Wednesday June 12. (more…)
Fire insurance premiums to help fire fighters
A percentage of future fire insurance premiums will be collected by the government to buy equipment for the Panama Fire...
Police detain TV journalist working on wiretap story
A TV JOURNALIST and cameraman were detained by police on Tuesday, June 11 while working on a story at the...
Another Electoral judge predicts bad election campaign
ANOTHER Electoral Tribunal judge has weighed into the debate on illegal wiretapping and recording of conversations in Panama. (more…)
Canal authority urges caution for Nicaraguan canal
Alarm bells are beginning to tinkle in Panama at the prospect of a rival canal in Nicaragua, capable of passing...
