$45 million damage trail after Costa Rica quake
The 7.6 magnitude earthquake Richter scale that shook Costa Rica on September 5, caused losses of about $45 million (more…)
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Colon communities without water for 36 hours
Damage to a water distribution pipe on Monday, September 18 left communities in Christopher township on the outskirts of Colon...
Controversial electoral bill endorsed by Martinelli
In the face of widespread calls calls for the vetoing of the controversial electoral bill pushed through the National Assembly...
Local US election debate a no go
A much anticipated election debate between Democratic and Republican supporters in Panama will not take place. Planning had been underway...
Complaints spur hospital care audit
An audit is under way at the San Miguel Archangel hospital following “countless” complaints about patient care. The move comes...
Archbishop calls for electoral ethics pact
Panama’s Catholic Archbishop has again stepped in between warring political factions and called for the signing of a magna carta...
Sinaproc issues week long high tide alert
With tides of nearly 18 feet forecast during the upcoming week, Panama's Civil Protection body (Sinaproc) issued a Pacific Coast...
Reform bill will do nothing for democracy – Bar Assc. president
The electoral reform bill (508) will do nothing for democracy nor combat the serious problem of patronage in Panama says...
More voices call for electoral bill veto
More voices were raised on Sunday September 16 calling for Panama’s President, Ricardo Martinellli to veto of controversial Bill 508...
Electoral judges demand presidentrial veto on reform bill
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal (TE) has sent a letter to President Ricardo Martinelli asking him to veto the proposed electoral reforms...
About face as Guardian Angel budget slashed
Panama's"Guardian Angel" program for people with severe disabilities in extreme poverty and dependency status has had its 2013 budget slashed...
Cinta Costera viaduct will not reduce cost — MOP
The building of a viaduct instead of a tunnel to extend the Cinta Costera, will not bring the promised $103...
