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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 
Census will include question on black ancestry
Panama’s National Census day is this weekend, Sunday May 16, and for the first time will include a question “Does...
Press Council warns of pitfalls of authoritarianism
The National Press Council (CNP) has called on Panamanians to be "critically aware of the pitfalls of authoritarianism that leads...
What the papers say: Social reform to fight crime
La Prensa. May 10. While Panama is still considered an attractive tourist destination for a safe vacation compared to the...
Diplomats, real and role-playing unite in Panama for Haiti relief
Representing 16 nations of the Americas and two groups of non-governmental organizations, 70 University of Louisville Panama campus students joined...
Marrying lottery sellers can face jail terms
From the Sidelines Vendors who sell "married" lottery tickets will be the target of 13 inspectors from the National Lottery...
Suspended mayor hiking Colon to Panama to protest suspension
The suspended mayor of Colon, Damaso Garcia, continue Sunday with his pilgrimage along Transístmica to the Supreme Court in Panama,...
Ombudsman labels La Prensa fine disproportionate.
Ombudsman Ricardo Vargas, described as "disproportionate" the action of a civil court judge in ordering Corporación La Prensa SA to...
Glitterati gather for a grand French opening
Dining and Wining Panama’s new “must visit”, Salon de Thé, Café, Boulangerie, Patisserie, Restaurant, place to be seen or spoil...
France deems Noriega a Prisoner of War
Panama’s former dictator, Manuel Antonio Noriega has been is recognized by France as a "prisoner of war". (more…)
Unions threaten action to stop changes to labor code
The predicted revolt against government plans to change the Labor Code began within 48 hours of the news being released....
Heritage groups want answers about Central Hotel
Work on the historic Central Hotel in Casco Viejo is continuing with residents and heritage groups questioning the lack of...
Government considering revision of labor laws
More labor troubles could be on the horizon following the announcement that the revision of labor laws in Panama is...