Panamas VP forecast disaster for Canal expansion
Panama’s Vice President Juan Carlos Varela called the Panama Canal expansion a “disaster” " during a luncheon with Ambassador Barbara...
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Christmas potpourri shaking rafters and bellies
The Theater Scene with Dafydd Young A potpourri indeed at the Ancon Theatre Guild’s 60th anniversary performance on Friday (December 17)...
Drug traffickers infiltrate Panama’s prosecution services
Drug traffickers have infiltrated Panama’s prosecution service says the country’s Attorney General,Giuseppe Bonissi. A former drug prosecutor for Los Santos and Herrera, Milagros Valdés has...
Closing of Centennial Bridge another headache for commuters
With the Christmas traffic rush moving to a peak,t he clock has moved back for motorists traveling to and from...
Two dead in light plane crash in Gorgona
FRIDAY Dec 17. Two people were killed when a light plane crashed this afternoon near the Panamerican Highway, in Gorgona,...
Lakeside deforesting contributing to Panamas water problems
Panama’s water problems have reached one of the city hospitals, leading to the cancelation of non essential surgeries and visiting...
Copa workers threaten Christmas strike
Over 1,400 Copa Airlines workers at Panama's Tocumen airport, are threatening strike at the height of the Christmas rush. (more…)
New start date for Metro buses and later bus stops
Panama’s Metro Bus system, like city traffic is moving at a stop and go pace towards becoming operational and fully...
New start date for metro buses and later bus stops
Panama’s Metro Bus system, like city traffic, is moving at a stop and go pace towards becoming operational and fully...
Panama visitor free insurance plan back on for January
Starting January 15, visitors arriving at Tocumen International Airport in Panama will be able to collect free health insurance. (more…)
Panamas former strongman to remain in French jail
Panama’s former military dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega will not be back in Panama for Christmas. (more…)
Private clinics under investigation for selling government medicines
While Panama’s social security system struggles to keep its head above water, 14 private medical clinics are being investigatedsfor the...
