OFF THE CUFF: Cell phones changing low-income budget priorities
PANAMANIANS spend more on their cellular phones each year than all the homes in the country spend on electricity and...
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Four injured as ambulance hit and overturned
THE DRIVER of a Toyota SUV that hit and overturned an ambulance after making an improper turn, was among four...
Passenger ferry to Cartagena, Bocas del Toro underway
PANAMA’s long anticipated passenger and vehicle sea link with Cartegena, Colombia, will become a reality on Monday, October 27, at...
Supreme Court nixes judges house arrest appeal
PANAMA’S Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) turned down a writ of habeas corpus filed by the defense of suspended judge...
Lightning strikes kill 4, injures 5
LIGHTNING killed four people and sent five to hospital in two separate incidents in 24 hours. (more…)
Uplifting Panamas pedestrian shopping center
PLANS to spruce up Panama’s only pedestrian shopping thoroughfare, motivated by Panama Mayor Jose Isabel Blaandon are moving ahead with...
Shadow government member challenges removal
A MEMBER of the Ricardo Martinelli created “shadow government ” the decision to shorten her appointment. In a report published...
The Diablo rojo culture lives on
PRESIDENT Juan Carlos Varela, and users of Panama’s Metro bus system are united in their concern at the signs of...
Martinelli multi-million inner circle deal voided
A CONTRAVERSIAL 20 year-multi-million dollar contract with a company linked to members of the circle of power of former President...
Key to Panama government bribery case makes deal
VALTER LAVÍTOLA the link man between Italy and Panama government multi-million dollar purchases, has agreed with Naples, Italy prosecutors to...
Setback for judge facing corruption charges
BELEAGURED Judge Alejandro Moncada Luna, suffered another setback on Wednesday, October 22. After a special meeting of more than five...
Remembering the victims of October 23 tragedy
A SERIES of activities are planned for Thursday October 23 commemorate the 8th anniversary of the La Cresta bus fire...
