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The Independence From Spain in Panama November 28. José de Fábrega Pictured Below: 
Panama Still Maintains Investment Grade Despite S&P’s BBB- Says Chapman 
Tensions Between Chinese and US Embassies in Panama Over Alleged Espionage 
Heavy Rains in November: 12 Dead and More Than 80 Sectors Affected 
Government workers forced to change parties to save jobs — deputy
Politicians and government officials have been forced to register as member of the ruling party, Democratic Change (CD), to keep...
More unanswered questions in land grab scandal
The Water Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP), that has under its jurisdiction the coastal resources, including a mandate to protect...
Conflicting views on new rules governing liquor sales
While Security Minister, Jose Raul Mulino has praised the City's initiative in supporing the so-called "carrot" law for its impact on...
Water shortage closing city schools
The Ministry of Education (Meduca) announced that classes in the educational regions of Panama, Central, East and San Miguelito will...
Panama the Dubai of the region — Martinelli
President, Ricardo Martinelli’s parting shot at France on Friday was to tell an audience of businessmen that "Panama is the...
City mayor signs decree limiting disco hours
Panama’s, mayor Bosco Ricardo Vallarino, has signed two decrees introducing regulations to which he had expressed strong opposition. (more…)
Heavy rains claim life of 10 year old
HEAVY RAINS on Saturday, November 19 led to the death of a 10 year old and caused extensive flooding in...
Government and striking medical staff reach back-to-work deal
The government and striking medical staff reached a consensus on Thursday that will end the 17 day work stoppage. (more…)
Continental flight forced to return to Tocumen airport
A Continental Airlines plane taking off from Panama for the US on Friday was forced to perform emergency safety checks...
Arrest warrant against refugee in Panama extended
The arrest warrant against Maria del Pilar Hurtado, former director of the Administrative Department of Security of of Colombia has...
Fresh scandal hits presidency
As his standing in the polls continues to plummet, another scandal has erupted around the presidency but President Ricardo Martinelli has chosen...
Hijacker who killed two deported to Panama
A Panamanian former member of the US Navy who killed two people during the hijacking of a bus on Independence...