Former president off the hook on some corruption charges
A criminal court judge has dismissed some of the outstanding charges of money laundering and corruption against former President Ernesto...
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Government coalition could be threatened: Moscoso
Former President Mireya Moscoso said Friday, September 10, that there is "trouble" within the Panameñista party, and the discord could...
Investigation into a top Panama cop underway
National Police Director Gustavo Pérez says that an investigation has been launched into the activities of Deputy Commissioner Mauricio Nelson...
Being over 65 no bar to donating blood in Panama
By Laura Alexander What could truly be a fatal misconception about the value of those over 65 may also be...
Teacher denies knowledge of weapons cache
A teacher has told prosecutors that a large cache of weapons found behind a false wall in his home...
Budget request reductions are not cuts says Minister
Panama's Minister of Economy and Finance, Alberto Vallarino, has reacted to criticism of reductions in requested budgets for fiscal year...
Drug traces found in police cars in Colon
The Deputy Police Commissioner of Colón has been removed from his post after "traces" of drugs were found in two...
Panamas education budget slashed
Politicians love to talk about the importance of education but when push comes to shove, and it’s time to open...
Family of three murdered on Colon coast
Three members of one family, were killed Sunday night in the community of Santa Isabel, in the province of Colón,...
Falling prices could speed solar energy for Panama
A 40 percent drop in prices for products powered by solar or electrical energy, has opened a window for Panama...
Mayors advisor attacks city treasurer for negligence
Jose Blandon, the new eminence gris in the administration of Panama’s mayor, Bosco Vallarino has accused the municipal treasurer, Emerardo...
A break from the gym to eat my way around the world
Out and About By Dra Lourdes Quijada My husband once liked to talk of a time when he and a...
