Panamas education budget slashed
Politicians love to talk about the importance of education but when push comes to shove, and it’s time to open...
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Family of three murdered on Colon coast
Three members of one family, were killed Sunday night in the community of Santa Isabel, in the province of Colón,...
Falling prices could speed solar energy for Panama
A 40 percent drop in prices for products powered by solar or electrical energy, has opened a window for Panama...
Mayors advisor attacks city treasurer for negligence
Jose Blandon, the new eminence gris in the administration of Panama’s mayor, Bosco Vallarino has accused the municipal treasurer, Emerardo...
Killings spread to Panama’s upscale entertainment zone
While Panama's Security czar Raul Mulino was planning a trip to Colombia to discus security, two young men were gunned...
Government firing broom sweeps through environmental agency
The firing of Panama government employees, described by some as a political clean out, continues. (more…)
Big fines on the way for cell phone drivers and other traffic violators
Over 40 years ago in London, England they started painting major intersections with a yellow trellis pattern. It was a...
Government critic joins presidential photo-op tour
After harshly criticizing Panama's government, amid signs that the ruling alliance may be fracturing, Representative. Jose Blandon Figueroa turned up...
Government critic joins Presidential photo-op
After harshly criticizing Panama's government, amid signs that the ruling alliance may be fracturing, Representative. Jose Blandon Figueroa turned up...
Martinelli plans fast retrieval of fraudulent sale land
Over 30 hectares of land “fraudulently” sold to a relative of a former president will be “promptly” retrieved and sold...
President urges deepening of bribery investigation
While a judge is deciding if the CEMIS investigation can continue, Panama’s president, Ricardo Martinelli, urged the judiciary to deepen...
Fourth Panama transit death in three days
The public transit death toll in Panama continues to climb. A business man, was run over and killed by a...
