Mayor cracking down on billboards, street traders
If you think that Panama’s streets suffer from visual pollution you will find an ally in Mayor Roxana Mendez. (more…)
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Pacora buses halted as operators lose patience with authorities
Fifty transport operators in Pacora will not be carrying passengers on Monday,June 11 but heading in convoy to the area ...
Martinelli to address ILO in Switzerland
President, Ricardo Martinelli will address the assembly of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Switzerland on Tuesday, June 12, on...
Civil crusaders denounce democratic dictatorship
Harsh criticism of the administration of President Ricardo Martinelli permeated the anniversary meeting of Panama’s Civil Crusade, formed to oppose...
NEWSROOM – A message for those who like to comment
We welcome comments from readers as differing viewpoints often add spice to the original story. (more…)
More Colombian spies jailed as boss hides in Panama
Two former officials of the former Colombian secret service, DAS, were sentenced to jail, Friday, June 8 for espionage against...
Harpy eagle Cheyenne dead at 51
Cheyenne a 51- year - old male harpy eagle died on Friday at the Summit Municipal Park, near Panama. (more…)
Smile – you may be on the ATTT candid camera
If you are a speedster on the Cinta Costera or elsewhere in the capital city, smile because you may soon...
Childrens Hospital facing patient overload
The arrival of the rainy season has seen a dramatic jump in the number of children with respiratory symptoms being...
Martinelli veto of culture proposal “regrettable”
A bill to establish a Ministry of Culture supported by all parties in the National Assembly has been vetoed by...
Panama gives finger to UNESCO – faces loss of World Heritage listing
A damning report on Panamanian government obfuscation and failure to meet its commitments to Casco Viejo, has been issued by...
Basic food basket upward spiralhits lower income group
As Panama boasts a booming economy,the canasta (basic cost of food for a family to survive) rose 8.32% in April...
