(Midario.com) It's been 101 years since it was established on 8 March as International Women's Day, seeking to give all the ladies in the world of greater equality and opportunity in employment, health and education, etc. Despite all the efforts being made worldwide, they remain in a disadvantageous condition in relation to men. Panama At home, the figures are clear, … [Read more...]
Noriega wants to collect his pension
(Panama Digest) While doing jail time in Paris, former Panamanian dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega has expressed an interest in collecting his retirement benefits. Thee Consulate of Panama in Paris confirmed Noriega’s request for a “proof of identity” that the Social Security Fund requires to issue payments. This is the only assistance that Noriega has asked of the … [Read more...]
Panama slammed by U.S. State Department
(Newsroom Panama) No need to wait for Wikileaks this time. Panama has taken a public hammering straight from the U.S. State Department. A report released Thursday, March 3, focused on corruption, money laundering, drug trafficking, the justice system and the country’s weak naval and air service. It comes at a time when the government has been hoping for the U.S. … [Read more...]
Panama mining reforms repealed
(prensa.com) The Cabinet Council Thursday afternoon approved a measure that would repeal the recently-approved mining reforms that have caused weeks of protests across the country. President Ricardo Martinelli convened a special meeting of the Cabinet Council to deal with the issue, and the body voted to repeal the reforms. Minister of Commerce and Industry Roberto … [Read more...]
Panama and Costa Rica Joined In Electrical Power Transmission Line
(Inside Costa Rica) Panama and Costa Rica plan to get closer, joining at the hip if you will, with the creation of … [Read more...]