Conflicting viewpoints on Coastal Strip extension through Casco Viejo
The extension of Panama’s Coastal Strip (Cinta Costera) which has largely become a high speed expressway, and is scheduled to...
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Watch your wallet when talking to economic refugees
From the Sidelines You meet them every day In Panama. Strangers from another land, even your own country, and many...
Protests against Law 30 cause lunch time traffic jams
Demonstrators returned to the streets of Panama Thursday August 12 with continuing protests calling for the total repeal of law...
Protests against Law 30 cause traffic jams in Panama
Demonstrators returned to the streets of Panama on Thursday (August 12) with continuing protests calling for the total repeal of...
Martinelli wants to turn the page on Attorney General’s conviction
Panama's president Ricardo Martinelli, bellieved by some commentators and politicians to be the moving force behind the trial and conviction...
Justice in Panama dressed in black
What the papers say La Prensa, Hoy por Hoy, August 11 The farce came to an end and a person...
Panamas suspended attorney general sentenced to six months jail
In a five to four decision after two hours of deliberation, Panama’s Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 11) condemned suspended...
Panamas heritage sites facing delisting by UNESCO
Panama faces another hit to its cultural heritage with UNESCO (The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) warning that that...
Wife of Wild Bill stonewalling investigators,
Laura Reese, the wife of confessed killer “Wild Bill” William Dathan Holbert is refusing to cooperate with Panamanian investigators and...
Panama retirees want Martinelli to live up to $50 election promise
Panama’s retirees were back on the streets on Tuesday (August 10), demanding that President Ricardo Martinelli live up to his...
Mayor ignores step down advice and names a new management team
From the Sidelines The captain of the Good Ship "Panama City" has finally announced the signing of a new crew...
Cost of visiting US for Brits and others will rise soon
Travel to the United States will soon get more expensive for some foreign visitors. (more…)
