Another delay in Metro bus system, but its coming
Panama’s Metro bus system has had another hiccup and the latest date for it to be completely operational is April...
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Mass anti mining protests to continue in face of Martinelli promises
Panama’s president, Ricardo Martinelli, stood on the steps of the presidential palace on Tuesday, February 22, and promised that no...
Police guard assigned to Bella Vista condo building after home invasion
Newsroom exclusive After a gang home invasion, att least one high end condominium in Bella Vista has called a meeting...
Private sector not backing Panama Carnival tourism chief
Panama’s tourism manager who has gone cap in hand to the government for a 33% increase in funding for the...
Panama has to work hard to reduce poverty UN official
Panama will have to work hard to achieve the 2015 Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty, despite progress in recent...
Tourism chief wants 33% more for Carnival budget
Only a couple of weeks after Panama’s tourism chief Salomon Shamah, said $1.5 million was adequate for the upcoming carnival...
Police checks ahead for outdated license plates
If you haven’t updated your car license plate by month end, you could have your car impounded and be hit...
City not cooperating with new garbage collection service
Citizen’s hoping for a quick garbage clean up after Panama’s Carnival, when 250,000 celebrants are expected to invade the Cinta...
March madness: In search of world surfing records
By Emilie Gendron Panamanians multiple surfing title holder, Gary Saavedra is out to establish a “world’s first” and break two...
Anti mining law protests enter third week
Protests and demonstrations against the government's reform to the mining codes in Panama have entered their third week, with no...
Ombudsman condemns crisis in prison system
The vast majority of people sitting in Panama’s jails have not been convicted of a crime. They are awaiting trial....
Carnival time creeping up, be prepared
Out and About with Myfanwy Davies Like it or lump it, Carnival time is just ahead in every province of Panama,...
