Cane for ethanol led to river poisoning
THE HERBICIDE that poisoned the La Villa River and left scores of thousands without water for washing, cooking or drinking...
Month: July 2014
Electricity rate changes under review
The National Economic Council on Thursday, July 31, approved a contribution from the Ministry of Economy and Finance to the...
Italian Soap Opera reveals non-functioning $125 million radar
THE SCANDAL over the purchase of helicopters and radars in a $250 million deal with Italian consortium Finmeccanica, with allegations...
Ex-minister and embezzlement,corruption charges
THE FILING of a criminal complaint on Monday July 28 against former Minister of Labor Alma Cortés and her sister...
Tocumen gets new look leader and board
IN A CLEAN SWEEP of Ricardo Martinelli insiders, President Juan Carlos Varela has appointed, Minister of Economy and Finance Dulcidio de...
Anti-corruption prosecutor examines Portobello scandal
ANTI CORRUPTION prosecutors have joined with Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance in investigating events in Portobelo that have led...
Multi-million dollar revival plan for agriculture
A TEN POINT multi-million dollar plan to revive Panama’s flagging agricultural sector was unveiled by President Juan Carlos Varela on ...
The Swingin Fox, My Best Friend in Jazz
The Jazz Scene with Ken Grady SHE HAS BEEN called one of the, “baddest pianists out there” by Jazz vocalist,...
Search for clues to girl tourist deaths resumes
THE SEARCH for clues into the deaths of two young Dutch women tourists in Chiriqui has resumed. It was held...
La Prensa delivery blockers ask for case archival
A HEARING into a criminal case involving a company which received major contracts from the Ricardo Martinelli administration, and then...
Martinelli helicopter deal facing deep analysis
PANAMA’S Cabinet will undertake a “deep analysis” of all the contracts related to the Italian company Finmeccanica said President...
Second body found, one missing, in boating accident
THE BODY of a drowned boater, one of two brothers who were swept overboard in the Gulf of Chiriquí on...
