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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 
Panamas own oil spill tragedy still affecting coastal environment
President Ricardo Martinelli was recently promoting oil drilling off the coast of Darien. He, and local environmentaliats will have received...
Panama celebrates Our Year to Shine on Canada Day July 1
July 1 Canada Day, will be celebrated around the world this year with the theme Our Year to Shine. (more…)
Doctors may withdraw some ER services
Medical specialists ar Hospital Santo Tomás Hospital (HST) may suspend work in the emergency room, overnight and on weekends. (more…)
Cell phones for 24/7 government secretaries defended
A government minister rushed to defend the provision of cell phones for secretaries of government Ministers. (more…)
World Cup focus shrouded passing of new law—PP leader
The government seized the opportunity of the people’s focus on the World Cup to distract attention from the passing of...
Launch of boycott of Super 99 stores and Seco
Growing opposition to government legislation has groups including business associations, unions, civil rights groups and environmentalists planning to try and...
More Fulbright scholarship opportunities for Panamanian students
Three additional Fulbright Scholarship programs were announced on Monday (June 14) at the home of U.S. Ambassador Barbara Stephenson. (more…)
What the papers say: A servile assembly
Hoy por hoy. La Prensa June 15 To whom does the President listen? (more…)
World Cup boosts bar and restaurant trade
Restaurants and bars continue to benefit from World Cup fever, even in the initial stages. (more…)
Former Vice President gets plum contract from government
Felipe Virzi a former vice president and businessman has something to celebrate. (more…)
Cuba helping to fight illiteracy in Panama
Cuban volunteers are helping to reduce illiteracy in Panama, said Social Development Minister, Guillermo Ferrufino on Saturday June 11. (more…)
What the papers say: Puppets in the Assembly
La Prensa. Hoy por hoy. “…Deputies who subscribed to Martinelli's promises of change, work the same way as the bulldozers...