12 year olds can now go to jail for 12 years
. Twelve year old offenders can now be tried as adults in Panama and spend up to 12 years in...
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When stop means go
Anyone who had driven through Cinco de Mayo, knows that the pedestrian signals are merely decorations as the majority walk...
The Tiger Woods-Panama Connection
By David Young What do Tiger Woods and Panama have in common? If you guessed golf, you sliced on the...
Anti government protests close streets
Panama's largest construction workers union (SUNTRACS) brought parts of the city to a halt on Thursday, as they demonstrated against...
US condemns Panama judicial interference and corruption as government hires spin doctor
Timing is everything but a perfect PR storm hit Panama on Thursday. (more…)
‘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...
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...
