Martinelli returns to the attack on La Prensa
In his first public appearance of the year, President, Ricardo Martinelli, railed against "powerful businessmen" and the newspaper La Prensa,...
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Another take on the year the Mayans say the world will end
A WEEKEND studying the prognostications of writers around the world has produced a mixed bag and many political leaders, including Panama’s...
Few accolades in year end review of Martinelli government
With the Ricardo Martinelli government halfway through its mandate political analysts have chosen the start of a new year to...
Historical “gold” uncovered in Panama
The world will be reminded this month that that Panama has more than one kind of gold and a long...
Punta Pacifica without water January 2
Faucets in Punta Pacifica, Panama City, will be unable to deliver potable water throughout the day on Monday, January 2....
Blown tire causes major end-of year traffic snarl
A blown rear tire on a fuel truck led to a massive two hour traffic jam on the Arraiján-La Chorrera...
Attorney General moves on denunciation of Security Minister over suspect contracts
THE PUBLIC MINISTRY (MP) has accepted a denunciation filed against the security minister, Jose Raul Mulino, and others for alleged...
Fertility rates plummeting in Latin America
Fertility rates have dropped in many parts of the world in recent decades, but something particularly remarkable happened to the...
WHATS ON (in Panama): A Newsroom gift for 2012
Our illustrated What’s On (in Panama) is a must-read source of information listing events , from book club meetings to...
Driver discomfort levels to escalate for two years
Panama drivers and public transit users have been warned to prepare for what the Transit Authority (ATTT) calls “two years...
Elected mayors and councilors met with tear gas and pepper spray
Panama’s turbulent political scene took a new turn on Wednesday, Dec 28 when riot police broke up a demonstration of...
Other alternatives to super highways
PLANS TO ENCIRCLE the city’s World Heritage site (Casco Viejo) with a four lane highway on stilts or landfill,are causing...
