‘Dont play with me says Martinelli as murder rate rockets
President Ricardo Martinelli, under fire for the increasing lack of security in Panama, and a constantly escalating murder rate, reacted...
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Enjoying a cool breakfast with a new live radio showIn English
By David Young "Cool" Radio in Panama is about to get a little cooler. Local English radio veteran Gerry Dowden...
Visual pollution and solutions for potholes and obesity
By David Young Sometimes the voice of the people gets heard, and the group of citizens protesting the giant billboard...
Tsunami alert triggers Panama earthquake response
The Tsunami alert that followed the recent major earthquake in Chile, has spurred Panama’s National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC). (more…)
Malvinas gaff upsets UK
Britain has issued at least three formal diplomatic protests to the United States after a State Department official called the...
Martinelli denies constitution reforms tied to political ambitions
President Ricardo Martinelli has denied that his proposed public forums on constitutional reforms are prompted by plans to seek re-election....
Political feeding trough to be replaced
Panama’s Social Investment Fund, which had become a feeding trough for politicians will be closed by the end of July...
Panamas increasing visual pollution: cables advertising sites and garbage
Visual pollution in Panama is raising serious concerns, and in some cases the government is taking a hard look at...
Divorce rate rockets in the tropical paradise
All is not well in the “tropical paradise” lauded by the real estate industry with the divorce rate in Panama...
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Panama prisons understaffed, overcrowded
Panama has 280 prison guards to watch over the 10,600 inmates, a ratio of almost 40 to one. International guidelines...
Christian Coalition wants Martinelli declared persona non grata
The National Christian Coalition of the Holy Land has asked the Arab League to declare to president Ricardo Martinelli, persona...
