Comptroller asked to nix purchase of overpriced flawed ventilators
The Panama chapter of Transparency International, has asked the Comptroller General, Gerardo Solís, to refuse to endorse the purchase of...
Month: September 2020
Prosecution wins a round in massive bribery probe
The Supreme Court of Justice reversed a decision of the Second Superior Court, which had declared void a new line of investigation...
OPINION: Time for government creativity
Panama began to recover its rhythm of life yesterday, after seven very long months of confinement at home, a time...
33 high profile suspects walk free in corruption probe
Another bunch of high profile corruption suspects linked to the Martinelli administration has walked free The case of the alleged...
Crew exchange keeps door ajar for return of cruise ships
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) reported that this weekend, the technical staff supervised the exchange of 205 crew members both...
Draconian rule by decree still facing constitutional challenges
Panama’s controversial rule by decree era imposing curfews and lockdowns and preventing couples from visiting a supermarket or drugstore together...
Beware fake news and conspiracy theories in vaccine search
Don’t believe everything you hear or see on the internet about vaccination but read articles from good sources says Digna...
Health workers lack supplies as government grossly overcharged
While medical personnel battling the coronavirus pandemic in hospitals, health centers and on the streets continue to complain of equipment...
OPINION: The arrogance of Panama's government purchasers
The respect that the authorities should feel for the citizens is totally non-existent in the current circumstances. As if it...
Official transporting beer in Assembly car during lockdown
An official of the National Assembly driving an official vehicle of the entity carrying was caught circulating in the Villa...
Metro subway announces new operating hours
Following the lifting of mobility restrictions by gender, Panama Metro has announced its new operating schedule. From Monday, September 14...
Clinical trials of Oxford vaccine resumed
The pharmaceutical group AstraZeneca announced on Saturday, September 12 that it will resume “next Monday” the clinical trials of its...
