Panamas garbage crisis now a state problem
Panama’s ongoing garbage crisis and should be a priority of the state says Salo Shamah, the country’s tourist czar. (more…)
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Security chief sought in immigrant smuggling scam
The former head of operations and security for Panama’s immigration authority is being sought for his role in an immigrant...
Mexico drug arrests linked to Panama
Mexico’s Federal Police have arrested five people involved in a Panama linked money laundering network for a Mexican drug cartel....
Panama TV programming to get makeover
Look for some moderate changes in local television programming. After seven months of meetings between the broadcasting advisory board and representatives...
Crime and poverty being reduced in Panama: Martinelli
Timing is everything. Hot on the heels of a World Bank study showing that the gap between Panama’s rich and...
Island prison proposal gets thumbs down
Panama’s version of a Devil’s Island or Alcatraz for serious offenders was rejected yesterday by The National Assembly's Commission of...
Gap between rich and poor in Panama continues to grow
Panama’s economy continues to grow with the latest forecasts saying the economy will improve by as much as 7 percent...
Teachers to finally get pay raise
At last Panama’s teachers, responsible for what politician like to call the future of the country, education, are finally to...
French PM to decide on Noriega extradition request
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon has received the formal request from the Panamanian government for the extradition of former dictator...
Panama’s Pele police nab 6,408 violaters
If you have an outstanding traffic fine, or any other kind of conviction. Panama's National police using a hand held...
Wild Bill exchanges testimony for privileges
Self confessed multiple murderer “Wild Bill” William Dathan Holbert, has earned special privileges in a Panama jail in return for...
U.S. donates $10 million for Panama security
The new U.S. ambassador to Panama, Phyllis Powers performed one of her first official duties by signing an agreement for...
