The number of asylum seekers and refugees in Panama increased by 60.23% in 2017 compared to the figure registered the previous year, reported the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR ). According to the data provided by the National Office of Attention to Refugees in the isthmus (ONPAR) , …

Candidates, candidates and candidates for a popular election must submit their official accounts on the Internet and digital media to the Electoral Tribunal (ET) . The TE informed that this is established by Decree 34 of June 14, 2018, published in the Electoral Bulletin l 4,284 of this Tuesday, June …

The plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice unanimously denied the request of former President Ricardo Martinelli to replace the measure of provisional detention imposed by that entity as part of the process that is followed by the interception of communications during his administration. Little call to support former president …

‘President Juan Carlos Varela knew about wiretapping when he shared a government alliance with then President Ricardo Martinelli.’ Who revealed this information is the today deputy Ana Matilde Gómez, who at the beginning of the last administration served as Attorney General of the Nation until December 2014. As a deputy of …

The debut of Panama in a soccer World Cup interrupted yesterday the coming and going of nurses, workers, vendors, students and other passers-by in the centennial plaza 5 de Mayo, enabled only for the pedestrian crossing on the occasion of the World Cup. His eyes, like that of hundreds of …

An addendum to the concession contract between the State and the Mec Shipyards consortium, signed in 2012 by the last administration, seeks to modify two clauses of the agreement. The request of the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) entered the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic on June 6 …

The administration of President Juan Carlos Varela disbursed at least $ 224,800 for air tickets and per diem of some officials and guests who traveled to the United Kingdom and Israel last May. Official records of different entities show that the air tickets and travel expenses of President Juan Carlos …

On the morning of today, the case of Ricardo Martinelli for the punctures will have his third hearing in less than eight days. Judicial organ reports that it has everything ready for hearing Martinelli Substitutes will define if Ricardo Martinelli will continue in El Renacer Ricardo Martinelli and the lifestyle …

The plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) held a hearing on Tuesday to review the personal precautionary measures of former President Ricardo Martinelli , currently provisionally detained for the possible commission of crimes against the inviolability of secrecy and the right to privacy , and against public administration …

by James “JB” Bryson After first broaching the idea last week to open up PNO.com to possible sponsors of the site for mutual interest advertising, we are happy to announced we have our first TWO businesses that have given us much needed support in return foe the ability to market …

by James “JB” Bryson If some recall, I had family here during the Memorial Day weekend, and spent a great deal of time in conversation with my daughter in law. My eldest son is in a mixed religion marriage, as he was raised in the Christian faith, and he married …

A group of supporters of former President Ricardo Martinelli , who arrived in Panama extradited from the United States, met on Monday morning, June 11, in the vicinity of the Tocumen International Airport and the Supreme Court of Justice. Ricardo Martinelli arrived in Panama, extradited from the United States The …

The former president of the Republic, Ricardo Martinelli , arrived on Monday, June 11, to Panama, extradited from the United States, to answer for accusations of espionage from the National Security Council , in the last two years of his government. He was immediately examined by medical personnel and subsequently …

by James “JB” Bryson PNO.com is now opening up the site to companies that promote products and/or services of interests to the PNO.com readership base in Panama. This is something unplanned, but as we have seen the visitors increase it has been mentioned as a useful tool that can be …

At least 20 of the 26 deputies that make up the ruling Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) party agreed on Wednesday, June 6, that on July 1 they will support the re-election of Yanibel Ábrego as president of the National Assembly . Yanibel Ábrego is elected as president of the National …

The two strongest currents within the opposition Democratic Change Party (CD) will once again measure forces this Sunday, June 10, in a district election. Rómulo Roux snatches the presidency of Cambio Democrático to Ricardo Martinelli This is the factions of Rómulo Roux , current party president, and Ricardo Martinelli , …

At least 99 people died since Sunday in Guatemala because of a powerful eruption of the Fuego volcano that buried several communities with an avalanche of mud and burning ash, authorities reported Wednesday, June 5. Guatemala: rains make rescue tasks difficult Eruption leaves 75 dead and almost 200 missing in …

by James “JB” Bryson I recently posted about a trip a friend and I took to Bocas del Toro to take pictures and update the situation revolving around a parcel of land that he “legally” owns and is currently occupied and being squatted upon. In the follow up, I was …

The comptroller of the Republic, Federico Humbert, yesterday ordered the total suspension of the payments of the 080 payroll, in a new episode of the struggle between the Comptroller General of the Republic and the National Assembly. This form had been raised from $ 4,000 to $ 30,000 per month …

The former president of the Republic, Ernesto Pérez Balladares, attended the morning of this Tuesday, June 5, at the headquarters of the opposition Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) to obtain the documents to present his candidacy for the pre-candidacy. Ex President Ernesto Pérez Balladares will seek the presidential candidacy for the …

The volcano of Fire , which on Sunday recorded a powerful eruption that has left 75 dead, at least 200 missing and thousands of evacuees in Guatemala , increased its activity on Tuesday, June 5 and registered a strong explosion, reported the civil protection. Guatemala: volcano registers between 8 and …

The multiplier effect of the coffee industry on the added value of the Panamanian economy was estimated at $ 212.2 million in 2015, according to the study “Economic Impact of the Coffee Industry in Panama” presented on Wednesday, June 6. The greatest impact of this industry is generated through the …

The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office lifted the reservation of the bribe file that Odebrecht paid in Panama, sources close to the investigation confirmed. Public Ministry declares reservation on Odebrecht case The reservation was lifted on Saturday, June 2. This Tuesday, the prosecutor’s office resumed taking sworn statements to people related …

With seven days to go until one year after the start of diplomatic relations between Panama and the People’s Republic of China , the government of President Juan Carlos Varela evaluated the progress of the actions undertaken. Panama recognizes the principle of one China and breaks relations with Taiwan Inauguration …

The assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) , the main political forum on the continent, approved a resolution promoted by the United States on Tuesday that opens the door to an eventual suspension of Venezuela from the organization due to the breakdown of the democratic order. OAS resolution …

The Ministry of the Environment (Mi Ambiente) , in the province of Los Santos, confirmed on Wednesday June 6 that there is still no sanction for cutting down 11 hectares of mangroves in the Pacific coastal area, in the village of Santa Ana. For more than two months, residents of …

The Anti-Corruption Public Prosecutor’s Office charged six people for the alleged commission of crimes against the public administration , as part of the investigation carried out by that office for alleged irregularities in the televised bingo Buko Millonario contract. Supreme Court endorses proceedings in Buko Millionaire case Case Buko Millonario …

The controversy between the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) and the Electoral Tribunal (TE) for the criminal electoral jurisdiction arrived yesterday at the Supreme Court of Justice . Martinelli brothers would once again have jurisdiction Public Ministry demands the unconstitutionality of the electoral penal jurisdiction He rejects the reconsideration of Martinelli …

One of the trusted men of President Juan Carlos Varela and head of the Ministry of the Presidency, Alvaro Aleman , will leave the government from next July 1, informed sources of the Executive . In the month of June will follow the consultations on the parallel constituent German on …

Dimitri Flores, Ana Matilde Gómez and Ricardo Lombana are the three candidates for free nomination who lead the list of independents seeking the presidential candidacy for the general elections of May 5, 2019. Electoral Tribunal will make ‘meticulous review’ of the process of validation of signatures Precandidates or candidates can …