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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 
Off season rain creating crop worries and landslides
Out of season heavy rainfall is causing problems in Panama from crop damage to landslides. (more…)
Government minister bows to indigenous pressure
Panama’s Minister of the Presidency Jimmy Papadimitriu, was forced to climb down on Tuesday (Mar 1) when negotiators representing indigenous...
Theatre Guild auditions coming up
By Emilie Gendron Panama’s longest running English speaking stage group, The Ancon Theatre Guild, is getting ready to audition for...
New vehicle tax plan delayed again
Panama City’s botched vehicle registration plans have been given a third starting date. (more…)
President claims fake Martinelli Twitterers
Panama’s President Ricardo Martinelli who claims 4,837 followers on Twitter, says there are people opening fraudulent accounts using his name....
$100,000 bail for official in drug trafficker scandal
A former high ranking member of the Attorney General’s office, charged with involvement in a plan to get drug traffickers...
Canal bridges access during Carnival
If you are planning to travel to or from the Interior during and on the eve of Carnival, March 4-8,...
What the Papers Say: A message to the President
LA PRENSA, Hoy por Hoy February 28 - Poor Panama, always between the mountain and the abyss! The more we...
Road blocks end as Government begins talks with mining protestors
A six man government delegation began meetings with Nagabe Bugle in leaders on Sunday evening, February 27, to discuss the...
Las Tablas Carnival to monitor sound levels
Sound levels at the famed Las Tablas Carnival March 4-8 will be monitored in the interests of public health. (more…)
Church tries to act as protests mediator after road battles
The determination of Panama’s indigenous population, government and protestor intransigence, broken promises and violence arising out of attempts by riot...
Taxi meters for Panama on the distant horizon
Metered taxis are on Panama’s horizon, but the horizon is a long way off. (more…)