MOP miscalculates debt and adds $4 million to road project cost
The government has paid $4 million in compensation to 150 people, affected by the Diviso-Chitre road widening project carried out...
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More land titling fraud under investigation
Multiple possible crimes, including influence peddling, abuse of authority and perjury have been linked to a group of former officials...
Martinelli nixes 2014 -election bid but deputies push
The re-election of Ricardo Martinelli as President of Panama in the 2014 election is a “closed issue” he said on...
Former Anati titling boss facing new investigation
Anabelle Villamonte, is once again sharing the spotlight with a land titling scandal. (more…)
$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…)
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...
