NEWS

Answer to Panamas traffic chaos is planning – Minister

January 15, 2012

Panama’s Public Works (MOP) Minister Federico Suarez has the answer to the city’s expanding traffic chaos – planning and organization. ...

Government leaders deny pressure on Panama mayor and courts

January 15, 2012

As civil, religious, and political groups met over the weekend to plan a united front to “fight authoritarianism and preserve...

Paitilla land grab: ex-Director admits improper inspection of documents

January 14, 2012

Anabelle Villamonte former director of the National Land Qualifications Authority has admitted that she did not properly consider records relating...

Authoritarianism under multiple attacks

January 14, 2012

Reactions to the “resignation” of Panama’s Mayor, Bosco Ricardo Vallarino continue, with concerns over what is seen as a growing...

Gawking drivers cause Saturday traffic jam

January 14, 2012

If you see a traffic accident don’t slow down to gawk say Panama traffic authorities after a Saturday morning accident...

Traders worry as infrastructure work set to begin in Casco Viejo

January 14, 2012

The $35 million project to fix the water pipes and other infrastructure in Casco Viejo and set to last at...

Call for national front against Martinelli after mayors resignation

January 13, 2012

The Vice President and President of the Panamenista Party, Juan Carlos Varela, lashed out Thursday against president, Ricardo Martinelli, following...

Mayor Bosco awaiting court ruling checks into hospital

January 12, 2012

Hours after a late night “heated discussion” with President Ricardo Martinelli, City Mayor, “Bosco” Vallarino checked into Panama’s National Hospital...