Snafu: Computer system that cant store information.
PANAMA’S Social Security will spend $2 million to improve the much maligned system of Income and Economic Benefits (SIPE). (more…)
Month: January 2015
MOP left carrying can for Martinelli mega projects
THE GOVERNMENT of former President Ricardo Martinelli left the current Ministry of Public Works (MOP) carrying the can for unpaid...
OFF THE CUFF: Varela denies lobbying Supreme Court
President Juan Carlos Varela, whose appointments to date have generally met with approval, seems to have stubbed his toe with...
CD call center scandal trial stays on track
A MOTION for dismissal of proceedings against a former vice-minister involved in the CD Call center scandal during the last...
Commemorating the January 9 Martyrs
THE COMMEMORATION of the January 9, 1964 historic events began with the playing of the National Anthem and hoisting the...
OFF THE CUFF: New approach at Tocumen International
THE NEW Administration at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport is looking to a $30 million boost to rental income as it...
Panama joins world “je suis Charlie” protests
PANAMA JOURNALISTS will follow the lead of their colleagues around the world with a public protest on Monday, January 12,...
Criminal charges laid against Martinelli at Supreme Court
THE NAME OF ex-president Ricardo Martinelli which has floated in the shadows of numerous investigations into the activities of Panama’s...
Supreme Court calls for lifting of 34 deputies immunity
AYU PRADO, president of Panama’s Supreme Court has asked the Electoral Tribunal lift the immunity from prosecution of34 elected deputies....
Electoral prosecutor fights loss of immunity
THE ELECTORAL prosecutor Eduardo Penaloza, 8 filed a motion on Wednesday, January 8, for reconsideration of the lifting of his...
SINAPROC recover Body of Canadian tourist
THE BODY of a 25-year old Canadian tourist who drowned on a beach in Red Frog Beach Bocas del Toro,...
6.7 earthquake near David felt in Panama City
A powerful earthquake struck Panama near the city of David, Chiriqui on Wednesday , January 7, with experts warning of...
