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Ceasing Mining Activity Raised Unemployment in Coclé, Columbus (Colón) and Chiriquí 
Ceasing Mining Activity Raised Unemployment in Coclé, Columbus (Colón) and Chiriquí 
Panama Power contract ended
JUST WEEKS before leaving office former President Ricardo Martinelli signed a five year contract with AES Panama. The company began...
The world checks on Odebrecht as Panama dithers
COUNTRIES around the world, including Panama have opened investigations into their dealings with the Brazilian construction giant Odebrech since the...
Bill to limit reelection of University rector
THE EMBATTLED Rector of the University of Panama, (UP) Gustavo Garcia de Paredes, has yet another hurdle to face as...
Ban on firearms imports extended
THE PROHIBITION on the importing of firearms to Panama has been extended until Aug. 6 says The Ministry of Public...
OFF THE CUFF: Martinelli and cohorts get temporary immunity
RICARDO MARTINELLI and several former ministers who served during his administration (2009-2014), have once again qualified for immunity due to...
Metro Bus strike a damp squib
A METRO BUS drivers’ strike on Wednesday, July 8 was a damp squib with only 20 percent failing to get...
3 years for Berlusconi and Panama link man Lavtola
FORMER Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Italy-Panama go-between Valter Lavítola have each been sentenced to three years imprisonment for...
Hacking of Italian spy company hits Panama, the world
THE HACKING of an Italian company that sold spyware to Panama set off worldwide concerns as other hackers rushed to...
Digital mercenary sold spy equipment to Martinelli government.
PANAMA, during the Matinelli administration, bought spy equipment from an Italian company that has been described as a “digital mercenary”...
Interpol asked to capture two Panama fugitives
INTERPOL has been asked to capture two fugitive Panamanian’s wanted in connection with two of the biggest scandals in the...
Tender for New Sick Kids Hospital
THE TENDER for the New Hospital for Children and Maternity Hospital Santo Tomas, with a reference price of $ 8.5...
Dengue breeding site in mansion of jailed corruption suspect
MINISTRY OF HEALTH officials have detected a mosquito breeding site at the former residence of the former director of the...