(Newsroom Panama) Panama’s  frustrated retirees want to rain on President Ricardo Martinelli’s first invitation to the White House. After over 20 months  of an unfulfilled presidential election promise, that has seen ministers and leading political appointees making contradictory statements, and a no-results face to face meeting with Martinelli, the jubilados  have … [Read more...]

(Peoples Daily) The Panamanian government will step up the fight against crime organizations involved in human trafficking and other activities of organized crime, Panama's Public Security Minister Jose Raul Mulino said on Wednesday. Mulino said that the Panamanian authorities have drafted a new law, which recently was approved by the Cabinet Council, that will … [Read more...]

(Prensa.com) The Government chose the phrase to be used as part of the desired country brand, then that differences arise internal to the government apparatus. The slogan comes from the study conducted by the consultant David Lightle, who created the brand "Colombia is Passion" and was hired by BB & M, responsible for the advertising campaign of Panama. However, … [Read more...]

(Prensa.com) The proliferation of Africanized bees in Los Santos has caused a number of problems recently in several communities. While no serious injuries have been reported, firefighters have been called repeatedly to disperse swarms of bees that have invaded churches, schools and even a cemetery. Anastasio Bernal, of the community of Los Olivos, said people int he … [Read more...]

(Prensa.com) Beginning next Saturday, April 16, until Friday, April 22, authorities have informed that high tides will be recorded in the Panamanian Pacific. According to the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), tides along this coast are expected to reach up to 17.8 feet high. As such, "a prevention notice has been issued for people to take the necessary … [Read more...]