PRD founder member swims against the tide
As the opposition PRD (Partido Revolucionario Democrático) celebrates its return to the top of the political membership table, a founder member...
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Police net credit card cloners
Three Brazilians nabbed by the National Police on Tuesday December 11 , were using cards that serve as hotel room...
Minister denies privatization plans for schools
Education unions are incorrect in their statements that there are any plans to privatize the system said Education Minister Lucy...
Heading home Noriega mocked victims
A fresh controversy has erupted over a video of former dictater Manuel Antonio. Noriega, mocking victims of the miltary regime...
The escalating cost of security
Fears of increasing militarization of Panama’s security forces have been fueled by a government report showing over $500 million spent...
More bench hopping in search for next president
Panama’s turbulent political waters got another stir on the weekend with President Ricardo Martinelli saying there must be an alliance to...
Candlelight parade for Casco Viejo tree lighting ceremony
Over 100 children will participate in a candlelight parade in Casco Veijo. on Wednesday December 12 for the official lighting...
Presidency parties on in spite of ban
The Ministry of the Presidency became the first to flout a Ministry of Finance (MEF) order to suspend all activities...
Firefighter dialogue date set as hunger strike continues
The three firefighters who remain on hunger strike said they would continue their protest despite the agreement reached Saturday with...
Diamond tipped traffic surveillance deal reversed
A sweetheart deal that gave a company monitoring speeding motorists in Panama 65% of the fines, has been reversed. (more…)
Panama Tourism increases share of GDP
Tourism in Panama has increased its contribution to the GDP by 10 percent and around 2.2 million people will have...
$3 million Xmas gift and promise of clean election – Martinelli
It may not do much to relieve the increasing traffic nightmare in Panama city, but for motorists who use the...
