$11.5 million investment in trash collection produces garbage
The garbage problems of Panama continue to grow in spite of the expenditure of $11.5 million in the last 5...
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Letter from the NorthFrom angst to glory and paying the piper
By Jaimie Finch One gold medal for Canada might have been enough. A world record 14 gold medals is certainly...
One farm used 13 times as collateral for bail
The Supreme Court, the Public Ministry and the Directorate of Land Registry of the Ministry of Finance have opened separate...
What the papers say: Election promises and the reality of ruling
Many promises of ”change” made by Ricardo Martinelli have not been fulfilled said El Estrella de Panama on Tuesday. (more…)
Lack of fire fighting trucks puts population at risk
While the government is talking about providing multi millions of dollars for rescue equipment in times of major disasters like...
Panama not ready for Haiti/Chile size earthquakes
Panama is not equipped for disasters like the8.8 Richter scale earthquake in Chile, says the director of the country’s National...
Democracy in Panama threatened by criminal organizations U.S.report
While the government is laying blame for increasing violence on television soap operas and calling for more parental discipline and...
What the papers say: Justice in Panama
La Prensa, March 1 From grave to grave, a justice system that take hits and more hits to become a...
Martinelli calls for unity as government increases promotional spending
With its popularity falling, and protests increasing the government has racked up promotional spending to restore its image. (more…)
Panama fishermen retain sangfroid in face of tsunami warning
Saturday’s early morning tsunami alert following the massive earthquake in Chile created what seemed like panic in some quarters but...
U.S. retiree checks are in the (Panama) mail
The U.S. Embassy has apologized for the delay in checks destined for retirees and beneficiaries from the Civil Service of...
Kisner in lead on Day 2 of Panama’s Nationwide Golf Tour
American player Kevin Kisner finished one stroke in the lead on the second day of the opening tournament of the...
