Panama pensioners enter New Year still awaiting pension boost
After a year of appeals, protests and street demonstrations, Panama’s jubilados (retirees) some receiving as little as $50 a month,...
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Corruption charges against 8 in public prosecutor’s office
The network of drug smuggling related corruption in Panama's Public Ministry (PM), responsible for criminal prosecutions has led to charges...
Martinelli denies wanting to tap phones of opponents
PANAMA . Jan 2, Panama’s President, Ricardo Martinelli today made his first reference to the Wikipedia leaks and reports that...
Three hallelujahs and two resolutions to consider
Phil Edmonston, Chair of the Missions Committee at Balboa Union Church, had some New Year reflections that he voiced at...
Panamas mayor seeks redemption through Colombian consultant
After 18 months in office, Panama’s beleaguered mayor, Bosco Ricardo Vallarino and his “honorary” local consultant are studying a plan...
Chilly summer forecast for Panama
The first day of 2011 in Panama city started off warm and sunny, but weather forecasters are not optimistic about...
IN BRIEF: Drug scandal, road fixings, boating tragedies, more floods
CLOSING THE STABLE DOOR. - The recent collapse of an access road leading to the Centenario Bridge, causing traffic jams...
Water wasters facing weekend crackdown and fines
PANAMA, January 1.- A weekend crackdown on water wasting customers in Panama is underway by the water and sewer authority...
Learning to live with the Metro Bus
As complaints continue to roll in in about Panama’s new metro buses, the Mi Bus systems manager, Iván Posada, said:...
Panamas security strongman says relations with U.S. remain good.
Panama’s Public Security Minister, José Raú Mulino says diplomatic relations between Panama and the U.S. remain good despite recent Wikileaks...
Government plan to amend constitution called a smokescreen
Panama’s Government made a surprise announcement, Wednesday, December 29 of a plan to amend the constitution. (more…)
NEWS BRIEFS: Buses, drugs, floods, sales and prices
METRO BUSES.- It will be another month before the bidding process begins for the Metro Bus stops although some buses...
