Panamanian big leaguers heading for spring training
PANAMANIAN Ruben Tejada has arrived at spring training with the New York Mets where he has teamed up for practice...
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Checking out four million books
By Dylis Jones If you’ve tired of the fleshpots of carnival and are looking for a relaxing trip with a...
Embezzlement cases jumped 33.6% last year
Embezzlement cases processed by Panama’s Public Ministry jumped 33.6 percent in 2012 according to figures provided by anticorruption prosecutors. (more…)
Traffic tickets jump 28.9%
Panama’s traffic cops are becoming more vigilant or local driving habits are worsening according to statistics from the Transport Authority,...
Odor and garbage problems in municipal markets
Lack of hygiene in Panama’s seafood and vegetable markets is raising concerns in the Ministry of Health (MoH). (more…)
Three dead, four injured in Carnival exodus
THE FIRST fatalies in the 2013 carnival migration from Panama City occurred early on Saturday February 9. (more…)
Not so musical chairs in Chame mayors office
A day after being stripped of his post, the mayor of Chame who has a three year jail sentence hanging...
Carnival outflow means traffic heaven for stay at homes
10,000 VEHICLES had headed into the interior from Panama City by early evening on Friday, February 8. (more…)
New liquor tax proposal said aimed at Vice President
Panameñista Deputy Luis Eduardo Quirós said Friday, February that the bill to increase the tax on liquor is an example...
Martinelli Canal board appointments get 10 minute rubber stamp.
Widespread reaction from many quarters over the selection of two of the appointees to the board of the Panama Canal,...
Mayor defends $250,000 payment to carnival performer
Panama’s mayor has downplayed criticisms from across the country over the $250,000 payment for the appearance of Puerto Rican singer...
Canal board nominee forgives her critics
Lourdes Castillo said Wednesday February 6, that she "forgives" the people who have criticized her nomination to serve on the...
