Scandal plagued immigration director follows tourism chief out of the door
The second boot to fall in the reshuffle of Panama’s ruling administration, is the ousting of the Director of Immigration....
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White flags on streets of Casco Viejo to protest Cinta Costera Extension
Although facing public protests and growing concern from citizens groups about phase three of the Cinta Costera, President Martinelli remains...
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: The Beached White Male
What happened to the men in the grey flannel suits with button down shirts from Brooks Brothers? They are fast...
Panamas tourism chief axed
Panama’s tourism czar Saloman Shamah, a close advisor to President Ricardo Martinelli has been axed from his job. (more…)
Sewage problem a black mark for high end homes
When it comes to raw sewage overflow, euphemistically called “black water” in Panama, it doesn’t seem to matter how much...
Drug network shipped liquid drugs in used vehicle oil
A network of drug traffickers who shipped liquid cocaine from Panamato Australia hidden in used vehicle oil, may have also...
CD still committed to presidential re-election –Minister
Panama’s ruling ruling party, Democratic Change (CD), is still committed to supporting the issue of presidential re-election. (more…)
Judicial acts hurt Panama investment –former ambassador
Within hours of the ruling that dismissed the Attorney General Ana Matilde Gómez the former U.S. ambassador to Panama, Barbara Stephenson cabled Washington, that: "Martinelli's wishes are orders for CSJ (Supreme Court): suspending the Attorney General." (more…)
President’s credibility at stake says Deputy
The credibility of President Ricardo Martinelli and the Democratic Change (CD) party are at stake over unfulfilled promises said Panamenista...
New immigration scandal as suspected prostitutes disappear
The former sub director of Panama’s immigration service (SNM) is under investigation for allegedly trafficking East European women, believed by...
Tear gas used to clear Panama traffic blockage
Police used tear gas on drivers of Diablos Rojos who brought chaos to the Via Transistmica at San Isidro in San Miguelito on Friday...
Money laundered in condo swimming pool
When police raided an apartment building in Panama, two suitcases were thrown out of a window and landed in the...
