Panama to boycott Miss Universe pageant after Trump gaff
PANAMA has joined Mexico and Costa Rica in boycotting the Miss Universe pageant, owned by Donald Trump. (more…)
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Martinelli to face Supreme Court for illegal pardons
PANAMA’S Supreme Court has admitted yet another a complaint against former President Ricardo Martinelli for crimes against public administration in...
Oil and gas could settle $1 billion owed to Panama
OVER $1 BILLION owed to Panama companies by Venezuela, could be paid with deliveries of oil or natural gas said...
Martinelli facing stock manipulation investigation
FORMER PRESIDENT Ricardo Martinelli may not feel so safe in his U.S. Hideout as yet another criminal case involving him,...
Traitors, Betrayers,or saviours
PANAMA’S biggest political party, the PRD, remains deeply divided with words like "Betrayal" and “Traitor" being bandied about, with one...
Fleeing CD wheeler dealer behind bars
A FORMER high rolling Democratic Change deputy candidate, and Ricardo Martinelli confidant, who was arrested at Tocumen International Airport on...
Panama teen gets $1.2 million baseball signing bonus
A 16-YEAR-OLD Panama baseball player became an instant millionaire on Thursday July 2 with a $1.25 million signing bonus from...
Indigenous leaders reject Barro Blanco plan
A PROPOSAL by President Juan Carlos Varela that sought to allow the completion of the hydroelectric plant, has been rejected...
Fleeing ex-CD candidate arrested at airport
A FORMER Democratic Change (CD) candidate, attempting to flee the country was arrested at Tocumen International Airport on Thursday July...
More citizen concerns over Odebrecht
ANOTHER PANAMA citizen’s group has added its voice to growing concerns over the recent contracts awarded to Brazilian construction giant...
OFF THE CUFF: The changing sands of Assembly alliances
PANAMA’S POLITICAL alliances seem to be moving in new directions following the election of PRD Deputy Rubén De León as...
No Canadian flags at half-mast for La Joya prisoner
THE REPORTED DEATH, in a Panama hospital, of a La Joya prisoner, has gained national attention in Canada, with some...
