Annual war on potholes begins
The annual attack on Panama’s potholes has begun as a “temporary solution” while tenders are sought for a billion dollar...
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Petaquilla said showing contempt for the environment
The Petaquila Gold mining operation fined in November 2008 by ANAM the state environmental authority for ecological damage has still...
Concern over planned footbridge from Cinta Costera
A footbridge from the Cinta Costera under construction by a private company, is causing concern among citizen groups. It will...
Panama continues Haiti aid amid crossed signals
Chaos in Haiti and confusion in Panama. The Parque Omar collection for citizen donations of food and other essentials was...
Ex-presidents defense team to launch attack on Crime Prosecutor
While Organized Crime Prosecutor José Ayú Prado spreads his net wider in his investigation of former President Ernesto Pérez “El...
Gas prices climb 17 cents
The price of 91 and 95 octane gas climbed 17 cents a gallon on Saturday (January 16) and will remain...
Panamanians missing as aid team leaves for Haiti and citizens give support
Two Panamanians who were reported missing on the island of Haiti following the massive earthquake were found Thursday. (more…)
When a politician becomes camera shy
Politicians rarely see a camera they don’t like. But former president Ernesto Perez Balladares had filed a complaint before a...
Former president under house arrest
Former president Ernesto Pérez Balladares is under house arrest following an order issued by the special prosecutor for organized crime....
Government puts mining interests first say environmentalists
Panamanian environmental groups have accused the government of selling out to mining interests. (more…)
Ex-presidents habeas corpus appeal thrown out
An appeal for habeas corpus filed by former President Ernesto Pérez Balladares has been unanimously rejected by the Supreme Court...
An end to Bosco frolics on the Cinta Costera?
Residents of the area near the Cinta Costera breathed a sigh of relief midweek at what appears to be “divine...
