New transit boss adds more cops to streamline traffic jams
The new director of Panama’s Transit Authority (ATTT), Ventura Vega, has announced the posting of more cops on the streets...
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Transistmica drivers asked for 10 months of patience
Panama’s beleaguered drivers who regularly spend more than an hour a day sitting in traffic jams have been asked to...
“Unbelievable” performer remains a man of the people
A British Olympic competitor destined for knighthood remains a “man of the people”, a title earned, not bestowed by political advisers....
Basic food basket under revision
Panama’s basic food basket (canasta) is about to change with eight new products introduced by the Ministry of Economy and...
Martinelli calls for positive media coverage
A few hours after President Ricardo Martiinelli voiced his latest criticism of the media, a government spokesman stepped out to...
Marta completes first leg of Metro subway tunnel
The giant TBM (tunnel boring machine) "Marta", which began work on the Metro subway tunnel in January, arrived at Plaza...
New minister hands out hard public transit facts
Panama’s new Minister of the Presidency Roberto Henriquez has made his second announcement regarding delays in the Metro Bus system,...
IOC eyeing Panamas controversial Olympic body
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has its eyes on Panama’s scandal ridden Olympic Committee (COP). (more…)
Panama gets its taste of climate change
Panama, like other parts of the world is experiencing the effects of climate change brought on by global warming. (more…)
Nicaragua canal study contract signed
Two Dutch firms have received a $720,000 contract from Nicaragua’s government to study the possibility of building a canal to...
Panamas growth has minimal impact for majority – report
Panama’s approach to economic development ignores sustainability and has led to a degradation of its environmental resources while having only...
Panama’s Olympic heroes
They may not come home with a bunch of medals but to have qualified to participate in the world’s biggest...
