Mayor Bosco on another direct buying spree
Panama’s mayor, Bosco Ricardo Vallarino announced Tuesday (November 30) that he will ask City Council to authorize direct contracting for...
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Panama trails in decreasing poverty
Panama, which boasts one of the highest levels of economic activity in Latin America, trails Argentina, Venezuela, and Peru in...
Wikileaks yawn may be spiced up for the banks
From the Sidelines Many of the “sensational” revelations of diplomatic cables let out by Wikileaks this week, have turned out...
Wikileaks adds little to Noriega story
On the big scale of things, Panama has got scant attention from the Wikileaks revelations with only one reference so...
Panama orphanage with HIV/Aids program gets $20,000 gift
An Arraijan orphanage which provides a home for180 children and includes a special program for those with HIV/Aids has received...
Metered taxis for Panama under review
Panama’s transport authority (ATTT) is looking at the installation of meters in taxis, to help solve zoning charges, now largely...
Panamas no-show legislators show no change
Threats of a tightening of the screws on no-show members of Panama’s National Assembly have not born fruit. Absenteeism has...
Wikileaks revelations include Panama and Latin America
The role of the U.S. State Department in Latin America, particularly Panama. has not been missed out in the Wikileaks...
Express kidnappings on the rise in Panama
“Express” kidnappings are again on the rise in Panama says a public prosecutor who has warned drivers to be “extremely...
Environmental side effects of Metro trains
Panama’s 13.7 km Metro train system while improving transportation in the city will also have environmental side effects. (more…)
Obesity rocketing in Panama
Obesity cases in Panama climbed over 250 percent in 9 years says Panamas Ministry of Health. They increased from 13,739...
When the message gets confused
From the sidelines Marshal Mcluhan, the Canadian philosopher, educator, communication theorist, coined the phrases “The Medium is the Message” and...
