Social security stands fast on ambulance deal
PANAMA’S Social Security (CSS) is standing fast on its plan to lease 97 ambulances for $24 million. During a public...
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OFF THE CUFF: Vetting the ombudsman
MOVIN The civic organization whose voice is increasingly listened to by government circles, has prepared a list of questions for...
Zica cases climb to 73, one imported
THE NUMBER of cases of Zika virus confirmed in Panama had climbed to 73 by Saturday February 20 February says...
Healthy Park, healthy people in citys unique location
METROPOLITAN NATIONAL Park is one of Panama’s unique treasures, described on its website as A lungs of the city, it is...
Fired for refusing to take VIP Gucci dog for daily walks
A BODYGUARD of a deputy minister was fired because he refused to take a VIP Yorkshire terrier called Gucci, on...
High waves, strong winds alert on both coastlines
STRONG WINDS causing waves up to nine feet are forecast for both Panama coast lines for the February 20-21 weekend....
Taboga, island of flowers set for facelift
TABOGA, The Island of Flowers so entranced French artist Paul Guagin in 1887 that he tried to buy land there....
Highlighting Panama Cuisine with musical spices
By Margot Thomas IF YOU THINK that Panamanian cuisine is rice, beans and pollo (chicken) you might want to make...
FBI confirms blood on machete from woman in Panama swamp
FBI LABORATORY tests have confirmed that the blood on the handle of a machete allegedly owned by ex US Marine...
WORLD VIEW: Israel-Turkey, a loveless marriage
By James Jeffrey The rapprochement between Turkey and Israel, while not yet complete with an exchange of ambassadors, is already...
WATER CRISIS: Panama lakes at lowest level in 103 years
THE PANAMA LAKES that are the main sources of water for canal operations and human consumption, are at their lowest...
Zika virus birth defect link challenged
By Dr Bill McGraw PANAMA has recorded its 65th case of the Zika virus, but the initial reaction of the...
