“Worst ever” minimum wage adjustment
The new minimum wage adjustment which ranges from, 1% in the struggling hotel sector to 8% in the “green...
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Canal marks 20 years of Panamanian operation
Panama celebrated on Tuesday, December 31 the 20 years of the US transfer. of the Interoceanic Canal highlighting the efficiency of...
Minimum wage up 1 to 8%
A minimum wage increase ranging between one and eight percent depending on the economic activity was announced on Tuesday, December...
“People in need” the cover for vote buying
Panama politician or vote buying s, using taxpayer money have already begun their campaigns for re-election and access to...
New Attorney General heralds swift action in major corruption cases
“Quick and urgent” judicial audits of large scale corruption cases like s Odebrech, FCC, and others will be one of...
Longer jail terms sought for vegitationm fires
After a year when there was 35-40% less rainfall than usual, the 2020 dry season is forecast to be hotter...
Panama cultural icon closes doors
Panama’s National Concert Association a major cultural stalwart is shutting down at the end of the year in which...
Three dead one critically hurt in house fire
Three people died and another is in critical condition following a house fire that started at 2.30 am on 51st...
Ex social program boss facing $139 million money laundering probe
Rafael Guardia Jaen. Former head pf the National Aid program (PAN) is being investigated for the possible laundering of $139...
Feasibility study for Formula 1 in Panama advances
Reports are circulating in automobile networks that a feasibility study is being developed for the introduction of Formula 1 to...
Fourth bridge consortium among dubious background contractors
The list of the principal contractors of the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) includes companies that have admitted before the...
OPINION: Crime pays in Panama construction industry
From the disclosure that the Ministry of Public Works makes on the contratistavisible.com portal, important data on Panamanian public procurement...
