65 illegal garbage dumps facing closure
SIXTY-FIVE ILLEGAL garbage dumps in Panama will be closed as part of the decentralization plan of the central government. (more…)
Month: October 2015
Finmeccanica contract rocking Italy-Panama boat
Diplomatic relations Between Italy and Panama continue to be bedeviled by the Finmeccanica contract, which in Panama is still the...
Human rights violations added to Martinelli sin bin
FORMER SUPREME COURT Justice Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitiño has added her voice to the growing chorus of condemnation of scandal laden...
10 Panama owned duty free outlets closed in fraud probe
TEN PANAMA OWNED ‘La Riviera' duty free stores in Guatemala’s La Aurora airport have been closed for alleged customs fraud....
The end of no voy for Panama taxis?
THE LEGALITY of the “Uber” system in Panama is still being debated but if it comes into full operation, it...
WIRETAPPING: Jaws closing on Martinelli
SUPREME COURT Justice Harry Díaz, in his role as prosecutor of former President Ricardo Martinelli for allegedly ordering illegal surveillance...
Interpol alert and call for 21-years jail for Martinelli
THE PROSECUTOR of ex-president Ricardo Martinelli, over allegations of wiretapping of over 150 political opponents and others has called for ...
New top court judges subject to civil scrutiny
A NEW APPROACH to the selection of judges for Panama’s Supreme Court is underway including scrutiny by organized civil groups....
Enough elements in wiretap probe to convict ex-president
THE SUPREME COURT investigation into former President Ricardo Martinelli for the illegal interception of communications of at least 150 people...
Ex-PAN director in court for 1st of 12 prosecutions
RAFAEL GUARDIA JAÉN, the former director of the National Assistance Program (PAN) arrived in handcuffs and under heavy guard on...
Enough elements to convict ex-president for wiretapping – judge
HE SUPREME COURT investigation into former President Ricardo Martinelli for the illegal interception of communications of at least 150 people...
HEALTH ALERT: Unamol off pharmacy shelves
IF YOU ARE taking Unamol in tablet or liquid form it’s time to stop, according to an alert from Panama’s...
