300,000 without water for six hours
Panama’s water supply woes returned on Wednesday, March 2, when 300,000 residents were left without drinking water for six hours....
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Player apologizes for killing team mascot
A Panamanian soccer player who kicked and killed the owl mascot of an opposing team has apologized and said “it will...
Off season rain creating crop worries and landslides
Out of season heavy rainfall is causing problems in Panama from crop damage to landslides. (more…)
Government minister bows to indigenous pressure
Panama’s Minister of the Presidency Jimmy Papadimitriu, was forced to climb down on Tuesday (Mar 1) when negotiators representing indigenous...
New vehicle tax plan delayed again
Panama City’s botched vehicle registration plans have been given a third starting date. (more…)
President claims fake Martinelli Twitterers
Panama’s President Ricardo Martinelli who claims 4,837 followers on Twitter, says there are people opening fraudulent accounts using his name....
$100,000 bail for official in drug trafficker scandal
A former high ranking member of the Attorney General’s office, charged with involvement in a plan to get drug traffickers...
Canal bridges access during Carnival
If you are planning to travel to or from the Interior during and on the eve of Carnival, March 4-8,...
What the Papers Say: A message to the President
LA PRENSA, Hoy por Hoy February 28 - Poor Panama, always between the mountain and the abyss! The more we...
Road blocks end as Government begins talks with mining protestors
A six man government delegation began meetings with Nagabe Bugle in leaders on Sunday evening, February 27, to discuss the...
Church tries to act as protests mediator after road battles
The determination of Panama’s indigenous population, government and protestor intransigence, broken promises and violence arising out of attempts by riot...
Taxi meters for Panama on the distant horizon
Metered taxis are on Panama’s horizon, but the horizon is a long way off. (more…)
