Memphis International Festival to honor Panama
OFFICIALS OF “Memphis in May” International Festival announced on August 1, plans to honor Panama at the 38th edition of...
Month: August 2013
Motorcycle circus to end this week
A DECISION on the controversial plan to force motorcyclists in Panama to wear their plate number on their jackets and...
New Omudsman units will include sexual diversity
PANAMA’S reigning Ombudsman plans to introduce new specialized units covering sexual diversity, freedom of expression and mediation. (more…)
Ministries silent as TB affected cows slaughtered
The owner of a Cocle dairy farm where tuberculosis has been discovered in cows, admitted Friday, July 3 that his...
CD and Panamenistas cosy up over lunches
LUNCH MEETINGS between President Ricardo Martinelli, leading lights of Democratic Change and prominent figures in the opposition Panameñista party have...
Panama’s weakeness: education and productivity
IF PANAMA is to achieve continued economic growth, the country must develop a modern and efficient educational system say leading...
Panama social peace at risk without consensus
THE COUNCIL of the National Coalition for Development in Panama has raised concerns about social peace following the passing of...
Investigation opened into TV coverage of Arias presidential bid
A SUMMARY investigation has been opened into the coverage of the campaign launch of CD presidential candidate Jose Domingo Arias...
Pet care a booming business in Panama
Panamanians currently spend 40% more than they did in 2009 on grooming, veterinary services, accessories, hotels and other services for...
Nicaragua Canal Route decided
THE ROUTE for the proposed Nicaraguan canal has already been decided and work will begin next year according to HKND...
Fate of Ombudsperson to be ratified August 5
The last nail in the coffin of Patria Portugal’s career as Panama’s Ombudsperson will likely be hammered in by the...
Landslide kills family of four
A LANDSLIDE brought on by heavy winds and rain left four people dead on the Atlantic coast in the early...
