Pay raise for underperforming judges opposed
DESPITE criticism from civil society about the effectiveness of the administration of justice, the President of Panama’s Supreme Court José...
Month: October 2017
China Republic first ambassador to Panama
THE FIRST ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Panama, Wei Qiang, presented his credentials to President Juan Carlos...
Suspect in murder of American girl tourist arrested
A MINOR believed to be linked to the February murder of a 24-year old American tourist has been arrested on...
A win-win night out with Afrodisiaco
By Margot Thomas AFRODISIACO the Panama song group that has attracted crowds in Europe, Africa and the US, since winning...
WORLDVIEW: Time to make it up with Iran
By Jonathan Power Over recent years many Iranians in the big cities confided quietly to the opinion pollsters that...
Case against Martinelli side kick near close
THE Anti-corruption Discharge Prosecution is near the end of the investigations of Adolfo Chichi De Obarrio, the former private secretary...
Emergency Operations on standby for green alert
A 48-hours green alert – governing three Panama provinces and one region has been issued by the Center or Emergency...
Waked cedes control of Estrella-El Siglo
ABDUL WAKED, owner of La Estrella and El Siglo, has relinquished control of the papers to allow them to continue...
Bocas Booming Banana exports
RENOVATION of plantations and a favorable climate explain the improvement in yield per hectare of bananas in Bocas del Toro,...
Boating alert for wet and windy week ahead
PANAMA’S Maritime Authority (AMP), has issued an alert to operators of outboard motor boats and pleasure craft to be on...
Justice” a la carte in Panama Supreme Court
AN ACQUITTAL, a changed bail bond or detention order could be bought at prices ranging from $1,500 to $7,000 from...
Heavy rains alert across Panama
A 24-HOUR heavy rains alert was issued by Panama’s Emergency Operations Center on Sunday afternoon, October 22. Intense rains were...
