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OPINION: Judicial bribery scandal widens
The scandal of the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito San Antonio, RL (Cacsa) deepens. It now includes a new chapter,...
65,000 pairs of rubber booties help kids get to school
The Panama Government has begun the distribution of 65,000 pairs of rubber “booties” for students in hard-to-reach areas of the...
HEALTH: Prediabetes signals high risk if something doesn’t change
By Dr. Adrian Vella, (Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester) Prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal but...
Copa’s Boeing MAX 737 fleet will fly again when “completely safe”
The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, “will fly again when it is completely safe to fly them” was the message from...
OFF THE CUFF: Swift Justice Panama style
While well connected and well-endowed citizens charged with robbing the public treasury of millions of dollars still roam Panama streets...
Martinelli slander appeal struck down
A Court of Appeals has confirmed the archiving of a complaint for the alleged crime against honor brought by former...
Costa Rica launches ”no selfies with animals” campaign
Costa Rica which has already won world plaudits for its environmental programs has launched a campaign to encourage visitors in...
Trial of suspects in escape of Israeli prisoner suspended
A hearing against seven people linked to the prison escape of Israeli scam artist Shy Dahan, set for Monday Shy...
Tocumen International plans $500 million expansion
State owned Tocumen, SA will invest $ 500 million over the next five years to continue its expansion plan, which...
Over 7,000 tickets and 358-weekend accidents
Police handed out over 7,000 traffic violation tickets on the weekend including 2,000 for speeding and 347 for alcohol intake,...
New children's hospital faces further never ending atory delay
With occupancy at its maximum level Panama’s Children’s hospital (Hospital del Nino ) will have to face new delays before...
