First LNG transit of Panama Canal
THE FIRST of what is predicted to be a stream of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers passed through the Panama...
Month: July 2016
Supreme Court condemned for law violation
LAWYERS’ bodies and civil society organizations have united in condemning the Supreme Court, headed by controversial Judge José Ayú Prado,...
Key Pan scandal suspect hospitalized
THE FORMER director of the National Assistance Program (PAN), Rafael Guardia,Jaen is the latest detainee awaiting trial linked to corruption...
60 homeless after Cinco de Mayo blaze
SIXTY PEOPLE were made homeless by a fire in one of the buildings on Plaza Cinco de Mayo, Calidonia, on...
Pay accord sends teachers back to school
THE GOVERNMENT BOWED to the demands of striking teachers on the weekend and agreed to the previously promised salary adjustment...
Jailed Odebrecht boss blows whistle on Martinelli bribe deal
Jailed Odebrecht boss blows whistle on Martinelli Marcelo Odebrecht, the former president of Brazilian company Norberto Odebrecht who is serving...
MEDIA WATCH: When top judge flaunts the law
Hoyporhoy, July 24 La Prensa IN FLAGRANT VIOLATION of Law 53 of 2015, that governs a judicial career in Panama,...
Venezuela aims $100 million at Panama for food
The Venezuelan government has announced that it is negotiating with Panamanian companies interested in selling food and commodities that can...
Bolt slams door on Edward in London
PANAMA’S track and field Olympic medal hope, Alonso Edward came second to Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt in a Diamond League 200...
Ambassador assault creates diplomatic knot
THE NICARAGUAN ambassador to Panama Antenor Ferrey Pernudi has had to face questioning from his government after being linked to...
Noriegas health checked ahead of murder trial
PANAMA’S former military dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega was taken from his cell at El Renacer Prison on Friday morning, July...
Funds allocated forMetro expansion
PANAMA’S draft state budget includes funds for extensions to both Metro lines 1 and 2 and for the start of...
