WHAT THE PAPERS SAY: Governance by imposition
La Prensa, Panama, May 23 The Government has decided to pursue its project to build the third phase of the cinta costera , even if it costs the city's Old Town its status as a world...
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Protests escalate against building of Financial Tower
The Financial Tower, to be erected on the site of the former American Embassy, now reduced to rubble, is continuing...
Fresh protests over bus shortages
While the transport authority is busy announcing the introduction of new Metro buses in different sectors, former carriers and passengers ...
Moscoso says Torrijos said sorry for persecution
After publication of WikiLeaks revelations of alleged bribery and disappearing millions of dollars during the presidency of Mireay Moscoso, she...
Panama public transport gets another lift
Panama moves a step close to a 21st Century transportation system on Monday, May 23, with the introduction of two...
Disappearing millions and government bribery demand revealed by WikiLeaks
Diplomats from the Taiwanese Embassy told U.S. Embassy staff that former president Mireya Moscoso (1999-2004) pressured Taiwan into paying a...
Panamas tourism boss doesnt need to hold a U.S visa … politician
A tourism manager doesn’t need to be in possession of a US Visa, says presidential acolyte, Anibal Galindo. {jathumbnail off}...
Third option for Cinta Costera expansion
A third option for the extension of Panama’s Cinta Costera has been raised by President Ricardo Martinelli. (more…)
Flip flop on tourism post affects presidents credibility — commentators
The credibility of Panama's president, Ricardo Martinelli, comes into play when he gives an opinion on a certain subject and...
Tourism czars future still up in the air
Confusion reigns over the future of Panama’s Tourism Director after “misinterpretation” of remarks by President Ricardo Martinelli. (more…)
70 story neighbor for hospital creating controversy
Controversy over the construction of the government’s $250 million, 70 story financial tower next to Santo Tomas Hospital continues. (more…)
Colombia espionage suspect safe in Panama
Colombia’s attorney general has called for the arrest of the country’s former security chief for political espionage, but President Ricardo...
