Month: August 2019
Fourth Canal bridge on hold
The Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal will not be built this year say government sources as the money intended...
Security Ministry orders electronic sweep of government offices
With some $13 million of Israeli spy equipment used during the administration of Ricardo Martinelli to spy on Panama citizens...
Buck stops here president revokes police chief move
After an outcry from media, prosecutors and civil groups President, Laurentino Cortizo, assured the media on Wednesday, August 14 that...
OPINION: Top cop protecting and serving who?
It is hard to believe that the president of the Republic is unaware of the actions of the head of...
PANAMA PAPERS scandal movie to unveil at Venice Film Festival
The “Panama Papers” scandal that rocked financial centers around the world and brought politicians, business leaders and tax dodging sports...
Appeals to Supreme Court against “shameful” trial ruling
The group of lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the wiretapping case against former president Ricardo Martinelli will present an appeal...
New electric bus testing on City and corridor routes
A K9 model electric bus made by China’s BYD company began operations in Panama City on Tuesday, August 13 It...
43,000 migrate from private to public schools
Over 43,000 students across the country, migrated from private schools to the public system due to the increasing cost of...
Battling downpour to protest impunity and court ruling
Undeterred by torrential rain that flooded many of the capital’s streets, scores of members of the National Front for the...
Air Canada raises bid for Panama boosting tour operator
Air Canada increased its offer to acquire the Canadian tour operator Transat, which has long been a provider of tour...
