Tourism czars future still up in the air
Confusion reigns over the future of Panama’s Tourism Director after “misinterpretation” of remarks by President Ricardo Martinelli. (more…)
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70 story neighbor for hospital creating controversy
Controversy over the construction of the government’s $250 million, 70 story financial tower next to Santo Tomas Hospital continues. (more…)
Colombia espionage suspect safe in Panama
Colombia’s attorney general has called for the arrest of the country’s former security chief for political espionage, but President Ricardo...
Possible nominees for upcoming cabinet shuffle.
With six weeks to go before President Ricardo Martinelli’s promised Cabinet clean out time, speculation is rife about who’s going...
Two year traffic headache as subway tunneling moves ahead
Two giant TBM’s (Tunnel Boring Machines) will soon be at work in Panama on a five mile underground tunnel for...
Playa Venao to host Surf World
Playa Venao in the district of Pedasi in the Panamanian province of Los Santos has been chosen to host "Surf World" June 25 to July 3...
Gasoline price DOWN
A gallon of 95 octane gasoline will be reduced 21 cents, starting Saturday, May 21. (more…)
Parking garages planned to ease gridlock
Plans and designs for the construction of underground parking lots in Panama City should be in place by year end...
Construction debris contributing to city flooding
The key factor in the recent flooding in Panama city was caused by clogged drains and a big contributor to...
Calls for public input into changes to heritage laws
Plans to amend heritage laws governing historic buildings and sites, require public input say citizen’s groups, who have been uniting...
Freedom of Expression forum gets cool response
A presidential call for a forum, on freedom of expression got short shrift from civil groups on Monday May 16....
U.S. feared return to militarism by Noriega cronies under former president
WikiLeaks revelations which have provoked a crisis in the present administration, have now spotlighted U.S, concerns about the possible resurgence...
