Panama wage increase called politicking
BUSINESS and labor leaders described President Ricardo Martinelli’s announcement of a wage increase, starting on January 1, in election year...
Month: December 2013
Dengue alert declared “epidemic”
A DENGUE alert in Panama has been upgraded to “epidemic” as the number of confirmed cases reached 3,124 in the...
Jazz Festival adds musical flourish to Panama historical celebrations
THE PANAMA Jazz Festival, 2014, is less than two weeks away and with musical talent from around the world will...
Doctor facing manslaughter trial after alleged malpractice
A DOCTOR will go on trial in Panama nearly three years after the death of a patient from drugs to...
Martinelli group blamed for fake phone calls.
THE AVANZA pro Martinelli group run by a former presidential spokesman, and accused of operating dirty tricks programs is under...
Panama risks becoming one-party autocratic state – Eisenmann
PANAMA will become a one party country with an autocratic government if the Cambio Democratico (CD) party retains power after...
Dengue cases climb to 3,080
THE NUMBER of dengue cases in Panama has climbed to 3,080 said the National Director of Health, Carlos Galvez on...
Malls moving to charge for parking
THE COST of shopping for Car owners will be on the rise in Panama in 2014. Following some of the...
Memorial graffiti are cultural artistic works – lawyer
THE MURALS of the cultural movement The Kolectivo are artistic works that will not stain walls or cause damage to...
Repeat impaired drivers face $12,000 fine, lifetime suspension
PANAMA DRIVERS who get a fourth impaired driving conviction will be hit with a $12,000 fine and will lose their...
Presidential forecast has subway constructors fighting the clock
A NOVEMBER announcement by President Ricardo Martinelli that Line one of the Metro subway would be in operation in February...
Panama gets 2nd ranking in must see places in 2014
AS PANAMA prepares to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, the country has rocketed to...
