Firing threats over Social Security strike call worker leaders
Leaders of Panama’s Social Security workers say they have been threatened dismissal over their call for a country wide strike...
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Three universities lose operating licenses
Panama’s Ministry of Education (Meduca) has ordered the "closure" of two more private universities. bringing the total to three this...
May 7 day of mourning for former president
Public and private offices will be closed on Monday May 7. declared a day of mourning for former President Jorge...
The Curse of the Perfect Mother
By Elisabeth Badinter Feminist theorist and author Elisabeth Badinter argues women are being shackled by expectations of what it takes...
Users stealing safety equipment from Metro buses
The manager of My Bus, which operates the Metro Bus system has appealed to users to take pride in the...
Martinelli popularity continues free fall – poll
President Ricardo Martinelli, who swept into office with more than 60 percent of the vote in 2009 has plummeted in...
Mulino recants on threats made at Italy press conference
Security Minister, Jose Raul Mulino, recanted on the Government's decision to review and possibly cancel contracts with the Italian consortium...
Bus priority ads defended
Panama’s Minister of the Presidency, Jimmy Papadimitriu, has sprung to the defense of an ad campaign in which drivers are...
Pay promises to doctors not met negotiator
President Ricardo’ Martinelli's promises of a review of salaries for Doctors working for Panama’s health system have not materialized says...
Parents abandon hope for missing daughter
The parents of Yvonne Baldelli, a 42 year-old American, missing from Bocas del Toro since November, have given up hope...
May Day marchers calling for lower food prices
Panama workers taking part in the traditional May Day marches will be demanding freedom of association and lower food prices....
Ongoing audit uncovers police irregularities
An audit has uncovered irregularities in the handling of police records says the newly appointed head of the Directorate of...
