Panama’s rising dengue toll
DENGUE cases in Panama so far this year are moving close to the total for all of 2013, and chikungunya...
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Two dead 5 hospitalized in Chepo crash
TWO PASSENGERS were killed and five hospitalized, including four children when, the driver of a four by four fell asleep...
Massive deforestation harming water sources
DEFORESTATION of 92% of the basin area of the river La Villa to make way for agriculture, and misuse of...
Climate change,offers regional business boost
CLIMATE CHANGE could provide a major boost for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Central America. As the attention of...
Bigger ships in Canal could push demand for smaller fry
THE EXPANSION of the Panama Canal to allow the transit of larger vessels could create a need for smaller ships...
Panamas economic activity slows
IN THE CLOSING month’s of the previous administration, Panama’s economic activity plummeted to the lowest level since 2009 (more…)
OFF THE CUFF: Sin tax increase to aid the poor?
A PROPOSAL to increase penions that are lower than the cost of the basic food basket by 25 percent is...
November revelation of Italy-Panama wire taps in $25 million bribery case
INTERCEPTED phone calls between Italy and Panama related to the alleged diversion of over $25 million in bribes for contracts...
Panama Immigration fairs under review
AS CONFLICTING opinions on the Martinelli inspired immigration fairs continue to be aired, Panama’ National Assembly has passed the hot...
$25 million in bribes to Panama alleged
ITALIAN businessman and once Panama insider Valter Lavítola and Paolo Pozzessere, the former commercial director of defense contractor Finmeccanica, have...
OFF THE CUFF: Inside the “Den of Thieves”
FORMER Panama President Ricardo Martinelli participated Wednesday, September 24 in a meeting of the Central American Parliament (Parlacen), the body...
Panama world hope sprinter ponders options
PANAMANIAN SPRINTER Alonso Edward still has yet to decide if he will run in both the 100 and 200 meter...
