Marching for urban peace
Residents of San Felipe held a march for peace on Tuesday. (more…)
NEWS
Union will oppose imprisonment law for street blockers
SUNTRACS, the construction workers union predictably reacted to legislation that allows for up to two years jail for blocking steets...
White knights arrive to save Cinta Costera but
From the Sidelines A recent report in La Prensa went into great detail about the deteriorating state of the Cinta Costera,...
When city garbage collection stinks
From the Sidelines It’s not the first time that President Ricardo Martinelli has stepped into the garbage debate, but this...
Trucks destroying streets in Casco Viejo
The trucks that played such a big part in creating the potholes on Panama’s streets during the construction boom years...
2 years jail law for blocking streets law passes
The, law promising two years in jail for demonstrators who block streets was approved in the National Assembly late last...
Police and prison authorities moving on different tracks
Are the authorities in charge of police and the prisons moving on different tracks, or are they flying trial balloons?...
Health Ministry on alert as garbage piles up
The accumulation of garbage around Panama city has MOVED the Ministry of Health (MoH) to a state of alert. (more…)
Noise bound Panama ignores world noise day.
From the sidelines Monday April 12 marked the International Day of Noise Awareness but it was ignored by Panama. Many...
Ex president denies seeking political asylum
Ex President, Ernesto Perez Balladares under investigation in Panama for alleged money laundering, denied Sunday (April 11) that he was...
Water prices increasing without discussion — a pot hole tax next.?
From the sidelines Are you ready for a pot hole tax? Well it’s not on the cards yet, but if...
Kiwanis rally to help babies at Kids Hospital
Members of the Club Kiwanis, Canal de Panama, led by club president Alex Olivares and accompanied by nurses from the...
