Security Minister attacks citizen participation
SECURITY Minster Jose Raul Mulino labeled Panamanian society “corrupt and violent” and questioned the meaning of “citizen participation” at a...
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Two workers killed at constuction site
TWO WORKERS were killed Wednesday, April 19 in a cave-in at a job site in La Chorrera, west of Panama...
The Panama transit soap opera continues
PANAMA’S dysfunctional Metro Bus system continues to bedevil a wide range of players and non-performing entities. (more…)
Mi Bus puts Business before passengers – Ombudswoman
The operators of Panama’s Metro Bus service are more interested in “business” than passengers says the country’s Ombudswoman, Patria Portugal....
UK Embassy opens Book of Condolences for Lady Thatcher
A book of condolences has been opened by the UK Embassy in Panama to mark the death on April 8...
ENVIRONMENT: Last chance to dodge catastrophic climate change
ENVIRONMENT: Last chance to dodge catastrophic climate change Panama is not a member of the Group of 8 or even...
BUS CRISIS: Diablos rojos drivers claim intimidation
THE THREAT of 250 "Diablos Rojos" (red devils) returning to the streets of Panama on Wednesday, April 10 was turned...
Americans sentenced for bribery in Panama
Two former directors of the company that had serviced Panama’s presidential jet were sentenced in the US last Friday for...
Martinelli claims promises fulfilled
In a campaign style speech at a photo op ceremony on Tuesday, April 9, President Ricardo Martinelli avoided references to...
3,000 canal expansion workers on strike
SOME 3,000 workers on the expansion of the Panama Canal walked off the job on Monday April 8, for non-payment...
Classes re-opening at protesting school
Classes at the National Institute, which were suspended last week due to protests by students, will resume Wednesday April 10....
Mi Bus has 72 hours to solve problems as diablos rojos return
The company operating Panama’s Metro bus system has been given 72 hours to respond to 10 questions put forward by...
