Barro Blanco talks to resume in face of demolition calls
While indigenous leaders say their opposition to the Barro Blanco hydroelectric project has not wavered, talks will be resumed Thursday,...
Month: July 2015
Food bag king pin wants house arrest
A FEW WEEKS after Pansma’s general election on May 4, 2014 in the National Assistance Program (PAN) orders were given...
Audits show state lost $100 million through PAN thefts
FIVE AUDITS related to the National Assistance Program (PAN) carried out by Panama’s C omptroller General show that “irregularities” have...
Would-be fugitive seeks house arrest
Former CD deputy candidate Porfirio Ellis, arrested at Tocumen International Airport on Thursday , July 2, while trying to flee...
Panama looking to recognize Palestine State
PANAMA is looking at ways to recognize the Palestine State without affecting their "close relationship" with Israel, the Vice President...
Panama still lingers in tax haven shadows
THE EUROPEAN Commission (EC) has postponed the updating of a list of tax havens, which includes Panama, until the end...
Live Panama Jazz keeping hope alive
By Ken Grady WEDNESDAY, last week, was a night to remember at the Teatro Amador, but Panama needs more of them ...
Panama to boycott Miss Universe pageant after Trump gaff
PANAMA has joined Mexico and Costa Rica in boycotting the Miss Universe pageant, owned by Donald Trump. (more…)
Martinelli to face Supreme Court for illegal pardons
PANAMA’S Supreme Court has admitted yet another a complaint against former President Ricardo Martinelli for crimes against public administration in...
Oil and gas could settle $1 billion owed to Panama
OVER $1 BILLION owed to Panama companies by Venezuela, could be paid with deliveries of oil or natural gas said...
Martinelli facing stock manipulation investigation
FORMER PRESIDENT Ricardo Martinelli may not feel so safe in his U.S. Hideout as yet another criminal case involving him,...
Traitors, Betrayers,or saviours
PANAMA’S biggest political party, the PRD, remains deeply divided with words like "Betrayal" and “Traitor" being bandied about, with one...
