OFF THE CUFF: Texting zombies and demeaning comments
FEW OF US have failed to witness some of Panama’s texting zombies as they cross one of the city's main...
Month: September 2014
Bill to allow free parking at malls moves forward
A BILL which will allow of consumers to park in shopping centers and malls for two hours without charge was...
Panama helicopter bribe investigation heats up
AS A KEY PLAYER in Panama’s dealings with Finmeccanica, heads to court to face charges in corruption scandals, the hiring...
Seven charged in Chorrera family massacre
SEVEN PEOPLE have been charged with the gunning down of a family in Chorrera last weekend, said the Public Ministry...
Banking alert from Superintendency
PANAMA’S BANK ING SUPERINTENDCY has issued an alert after detecting a series of e-mails where the identity of the secretary...
Italian law firm to represent Panama in bribery trials
AFTER evaluating three Italian law firms, Panama has hired Hogan Lovells Studio Legale, to represent the State in civil and...
Panamas competitiveness plunged in Martinelli era
PANAMA fell another eight positions in the Global Competitiveness Index in 2014, a drop attributed to the deterioration of the...
Family of four slain, 7 arrests
FIVE ADULTS gang members and two minors have been arrested in connection with the slaying of a family of four...
Two homes hit in vehicle accidents involving 15 injured
A TAXI and a delivery truck carrying supplies collided head on and ended up in a house in the La...
Panamas immigration melting pot under microscope
THE GOVERNMENT Commission of the National Assembly will meet Monday, September 15, to discuss a bill that seeks to eliminate...
Court president faces criminal coercion allegations
THE PRESIDENT of Panama’s Supreme Court, Jose Ayu Prado, is facing criminal charges for the alleged crime of abuse of...
Privatization at Tocumen cuts profits
PROFITS at Tocumen International Airport fell following privatization moves by the previous administration headed by Juan Carlos Pino Between April and...
