Health workers call for tobacco bill veto
Officials from the Ministry of Health (MINSA) protested on Monday, April 1 against the watering down of a recently approved...
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Water crisis creates health concerns
Over 80 cases of gastroenteritis in the city of David, Chiriqui, due to the drinking water crisis were confirmed by...
196 have chance of reduced jail time
A list of 196 candidates for reduction of a prison sentence. was released by The Ministry of Government (Mingob)...
Only woman seeking presidency will fight on
Independent candidate Ana Matilde Gomez, the only woman among seven running for the presidency of Panama in the May 5...
5.2 earthquake in Bocas Del Toro
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 8,45 a.m. on Monday, April 1, in the south of Sixaola, Talamanca...
Expocomer transactions reached $130 million
The 37th edition of Expocomer generated transactions between exhibitors and buyers of some $130 million reports the organizing body...
Candidate one of two gunned down at soccer field
An independent candidate in the upcoming election was one of two men gunned down on Sunday afternoon, March 31 as...
Bus driver fled after traffic death
A busito (mini-bus) driver has been arrested after fleeing from the spot where he knocked down and killed a man...
Varela beats tourism drum in China
President Juan Carlos Varela announced on Sunday, Mar 31 that during his visit to China, he will inaugurate Panama...
OPINION: Panama science shortchanged
Today is the third March for Science, a global event that the Science Movement in Panama, has joined in order...
Politicians seek refuge in Den of Thieves
The Central American Parliament (Parlacen), labeled “A den of thieves” by ex-president Ricardo Martinelli continues to be a bolt hole...
Trump cuts aid to Central America
While members of the US Congress are talking of boosting more help to Central American countries to reduce the flow...
