Businesses feeling the pain in Casco Viejo
A sign in the window of Casco Viejo’s only pharmacy nowm closed says it all: “Thank you Oderbrecht.” (more…)
NEWS
Tocumen expansion bids moved back
The administration of Tocumen International Airport, at the request of the companies involved in the project, has agreed to postpone...
Death of a true controversialist
Alexander Cockburn, the California based columnist whose hard nosed, controversial articles have won the praise or raised the ire of...
Panama stands alone on gay scouts issue.
Four Central American Scouts have opted for no sexual discrimination while Panama is operating a “no gays” policy. (more…)
TVN cameraman killed after leaving work
Two suspects are under investigation for the murder of a TVN, Channel 2 cameraman. (more…)
Ruben Blades auctioning comic collection
By Dylis Jones Has Panama’s former Tourism director, and one time presidential hopeful fallen on hard times or is he...
Italy bribery scandal casts shadow over Panama
Italian prosecutors are ready to exchange information with Panama’s Attorney General on the alleged payment of bribes to high ranking...
Gays face purging from Panama Scouts Association
The National Association of Scouts of Panama is expelling children, youths and adults who have openly expressed that they are...
Spanish Senate leader to meet with Varela
Among the Panamanian “leaders” the president of the Spanish Senate, Pio Garcia-Escudero will meet next week will be Vice-President and...
Former immigration boss on trial in cash for visas scandal
The former director of the National Immigration Service (NMS) María Cristina González got “economic benefits” for approving visas for Chinese,...
A non-invite puts Sarah Palin back in the news
Sarah Palin has been out of the headlines for a while, but with news of a “non invite” the feisty...
Martinelli takes Chavez line on internet control
Those writing comments in Newsroom and other publications could be in trouble if other leaders are listening to President Ricardo...
