Accused minister files slander suit against fired whistle blower
A new twist in the case of a public servant whistle blower, over goods purchased by a ministerial department at...
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A legal maneuver to remove Panama mayor from office
A petition asking for the reversal of a decision to restore Panamanian citizenship to Mayor Bosco Vallarino has been presented...
Mayor Bosco told to act and stop making excuses
Panama’s beleaguered Mayor, Bosco Vallarino, who has been issuing calls for people to respect his dignity, got another shot across...
Manhunt follows discovery of two bodies in Bocas hostel garden
While a local travel publication carries a headline “Good Weather in Bocas” Panama’s tourism and financial authorities are wondering what...
Noriega will not appeal French jail sentence
The lawyers of former Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega will not appeal the seven year sentence imposed by the French...
A mayor testing the patience of the citizens
What the papers say La Prensa. July 21 The mayor of the capital city tests, once again, the fragile patience...
Mayor wants to recapture garbage role
Panama’s Mayor, Bosco Vallarino, who has been the centre piece of a number of scandals since taking office last year...
President setting a dangerous precedent
What the papers say La Prensa, July 20 Promises made by the Chief Executive on his recent visit to Bocas...
Fired whistle blower says he informed Martinelli of mismanagement concerns
Whistle blower Gustavo Barahona said he informed President Ricardo Martinelli of alleged mismanagement of social welfare funds on July 13....
Street vendors looking for divine intervention in struggle with health officials
A group of streets vendors are looking for divine intervention to help solve a problem with health officials. (more…)
Peace crusading pastor killed in Panama
The pastor of an evangelical church who played a prominent role In the Crusade for Peace, to combat violence in...
Ex cop fired for trying to smuggle gun into jail
A retired police lieutenant was one of two workers fired from their jobs at the Judicial Communications Center on Monday...
