Banks superintendent calls for Supreme Court action in brokerage scandal.
THE SUPERINTENDENT of Panama’s Banks has asked the Supreme Court and the authorities to resolve the formalities related to Pacific...
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71 years bringing light into a darkened world
A large multi-denominational congregation attended the 71st candlelight celebration at Balboa Union Church (BUC) on Christmas Eve. (more…)
Martinelli appointee downplays scandal allegations
Attorney General José Ayú Prado has downplayed allegations by Mayte Pellegrini, the main suspect in the embezzlement of funds at...
City still seeking bids for underground parking
A $4 - $5 million dollar project to build underground parking lots in Panama city has been left hanging out...
Metro Bus driver strike cuts service in half
Many passengers of the Metro Bus service faced waiting times even longer than usual on their return to work after...
President linked to financial scandal – report
What was believed to be an isolated case of financial fraud in a brokerage had mushroomed into a major scandal...
88 Christmas Eve violent deaths in Central America
AT LEAST 88 people died and 241 were injured in various incidents of violence in Central America during Christmas Eve...
Six cases against CD deputies await new judge
THE NEWLY appointed Supreme Court Judge, Jose Ayu Prado, handpicked by President Ricardo Martinelli, will inherit six proceedings against...
New Attorney General a servile liar journalist victim
Panama’s new Attorney General is a servile liar says a journalist she arrested while in office under the military dictatorship....
Unseasonal rain: blame the U.S.
Unseasonal rains in Panama as the tourism season moves into high gear will last through the early days of January...
Metro Bus passengers still facing long waits
This week marks two years since the introduction of Panama’s Metro mass transit system and two years of continuous complaints...
A Christmas tradition bringing light into a darkened world
The lights of Europe had been out for over 18 months when the “blackout” arrived in Panama in December 1941...
