POW Noriega to remain in jail until his trial
While the Paris courts have recognized the status of former Panama dictator, Manuel Antonio Noriega, as a Prisoner of War,...
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Cabinet changes in the works
In the corridors of power some party stalwarts are looking over their shoulders. After one year in office, with time...
Civil group head to no agenda meeting with the government.
There is no agenda, and no one knows who is attending. The Citizens' Alliance for Justice has asked the government...
Census will include question on black ancestry
Panama’s National Census day is this weekend, Sunday May 16, and for the first time will include a question “Does...
Press Council warns of pitfalls of authoritarianism
The National Press Council (CNP) has called on Panamanians to be "critically aware of the pitfalls of authoritarianism that leads...
What the papers say: Social reform to fight crime
La Prensa. May 10. While Panama is still considered an attractive tourist destination for a safe vacation compared to the...
Diplomats, real and role-playing unite in Panama for Haiti relief
Representing 16 nations of the Americas and two groups of non-governmental organizations, 70 University of Louisville Panama campus students joined...
Marrying lottery sellers can face jail terms
From the Sidelines Vendors who sell "married" lottery tickets will be the target of 13 inspectors from the National Lottery...
Suspended mayor hiking Colon to Panama to protest suspension
The suspended mayor of Colon, Damaso Garcia, continue Sunday with his pilgrimage along Transístmica to the Supreme Court in Panama,...
Ombudsman labels La Prensa fine disproportionate.
Ombudsman Ricardo Vargas, described as "disproportionate" the action of a civil court judge in ordering Corporación La Prensa SA to...
France deems Noriega a Prisoner of War
Panama’s former dictator, Manuel Antonio Noriega has been is recognized by France as a "prisoner of war". (more…)
Unions threaten action to stop changes to labor code
The predicted revolt against government plans to change the Labor Code began within 48 hours of the news being released....
