Ministry transparency moves welcomed
CIVIC GROUPS concerned about transparency issues have welcomed a move by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama (Mici)...
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OFF THE CUFF: Removing the juice from consular appointments
JUICY appointments to consular posts, often handed out to relatives of those in power in Panama will not be so...
Former Martinelli Minister under criminal investigation
A SECOND prominent figure from the Ricardo Martinelli era, who at one time had presidential aspirations, is under investigation following...
Panama,Nicaragua upbeat on future
PANAMA Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic are the regional nations where the population is most upbeat says a CID /Gallup...
Prison brawl death – visits suspended
A BRAWL during the week that left one dead and two injured, at Panama’s notorious La Joya prison was followed...
Canadian authorities strike Petaquilla Gold
PANAMA’S PETAQUILLA gold mine, in trouble with the local government and workers for non payment of compensation,now faces the wrath...
9 bank accounts under review in judge investigation
NINE BANK ACCOUNTS allegedly linked to suspended Panama Supreme Court Judge Alejandro Moncada Luna are under investigation. (more…)
Police Colonel and 7 others held in drug investigation
A POLICE Colonel arrested in Cartagena, Colombia, a week ago is being detained in custody along with seven others, including...
Panama torture allegations before Bolivia judge
A JUDGE in Bolivia has called an Ecuadorian Jesús Vélez Loor to testify Monday ,November 10 on his allegations of...
School junk clean up underway
A CLEAN UP of broken desks and scrap metal from 67 schools in Panama province initiated by The Ministry of...
4 dead over 200 injured in holiday accidents
4 dead over 200 injured in holiday traffic accidents FOUR PEOPLE were killed and over 200 injured in traffic accidents...
Panama visitors opting for all inclusive deals
NORTH AMERICAN and European tourists visiting Panama are increasingly opting for “all inclusive” hotel packages paying a fixed fee for...
