U.S. Embassy staffer shot en route from airport
An American Embassy staff member was shot and killed on the way home fromTocumen Airport on Saturday May 7....
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Panama Government hate campaign gets international hit
A Panamanian government “hate Campaign” against local media following publication of WikiLeaks revelations has been denounced in Paris by Reporters Sans...
Public transit and underground parking to fight traffic woes
A combination of improved public transit and the provision of underground parking lots are two moves underway in Panama to...
Calls from all sides for Martinelli to act on scandals
Government and opposition members of the National Assembly have united in calling for action by President Ricardo Martinelli, over the...
Million dollar Free Zone “shopping’ trip spoiled.
A Colombian couple living in Punta Pacifica were planning something more than window shopping” in Panama’s Free Zone. (more…)
Cloud over Tourism Minister affecting the country reports
The lack of a visa for the Minister of Tourism to enter the United States affects not only the image of the government of Ricardo Martinelli but of the country and the...
Government struggling to deflect twin scandals
Government sponsored TV advertisements are trying to deflect the twin scandals of alleged contributions by a convicted fraudster to the...
Pensioner’s raise over 2 years edges closer
The fulfillment of an election promise of a raise for Panama’s retirees ie edging closer after nearly two years of...
Animal Kingdom provides timely reminder of musical fund raiser
Out and about with Dra Lourdes Quijada Newsroom Panama doesn’t usually carry much sporting news from the outside world, so if...
Deja vu in Bocas del Toro as protesters close road
Workers affected by the events surrounding last year’s protests in Bocas del Toro against Panama’s Bill 30 closed the main...
A national heritage plundered for a tower no one wants
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY. La Estrella de Panama, May 6 (more…)
95 octane gas 2 cents short of $5 a gallon
If you are a user of 95 octane gasoline from Saturday May 7 you will be paying 2 cents short...
