Carlos Rubio is new government minister
The President of the Republic, Juan Carlos Varela, announced the appointment of Deputy Minister Carlos Eduardo Rubio as the new Minister of Government, replacing Minister María Luisa Romero, as of May 2, 2018. The president thanked Romero for having accepted the challenge of being Vice Minister of Government and then …
Public ministry hosts libel lawsuit against Navarro in Odebrecht case
Jaime Lasso Del Castillo, member of the Panameñista Party and who acknowledged having collected funds from the construction company Odebrecht for the group between 2010 and 2014, sued for slander and insult to the presidential candidate Juan Carlos Navarro, of the Democratic Revolutionary Party, for having affirmed in National Television …
Deputy Ayala says the contract with PSA is a violation of the Constitution
The deputy of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) Roberto Ayala, harshly questioned for introducing a modification to the project 53 whose original objective was to adopt measures related to the process of opening companies and which ended up repealing Law 2 of February 10, 2015, was defended Yesterday through a …
Keep an eye on the Varela administration awarding of contracts
by James “JB” Bryson I made a quick little post the other day about the “promise” going forward of more oversights in the awarding of lucrative government infrastructure and high paying engineering and civil projects to inside contacts within past administrations. Look, if one recalls back in the US during …
Panama will hold a minute of silence for world campaign against noise
The International Day of Awareness about Noise, held in Panama for the seventh consecutive year Panama will join next Wednesday the International Day of Awareness on Noise, which is held in dozens of countries with a minute of silence to raise awareness of the damage caused by excess decibels, organizers …
New train to cost as much as the Panama Canal
The diplomatic relationship between Panama and China would be immortalized with an enormous work that would cross the country and whose cost would be equated with that of the expansion of the Canal . Panama is studying with China the construction of a train that would depart from the capital …
CAPAC garners support from the business sector
The maximum representatives of the main business associations staged this Monday, April 23 their support to the Panamanian Chamber of Construction (Capac), in the development of the negotiation of the collective agreement that will govern the working conditions of the industry between 2018 and 2021.The presidents of the National Council …
Mexican Liga de Ascenso has Panamanian presence in the finals
The final of the Liga de Ascenso of Mexican football will have a Panamanian touch with the presence of striker Jorlian Sánchez and midfielder Edgar Bárcenas, but only one of the two will be able to lift the cup, which will keep them in the race to ascend to the …
Panama estimated to lose 30 million dollars during strikes per day
The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE), one of the most important business associations in the country, said today that Panama loses close to 30 million dollars for every day of construction workers’ strike, which began last Wednesday. in demand for a salary increase. “We are losing as a country …
CAPAC will keep negotiating at the table
Capac and Suntracs have not yet reached a point of equilibrium in wage negotiations as part of the new collective agreement that should govern for the next four years. La Capac claims that it will remain on the table, despite the differences between what the workers aspire (an increase of …
CSS gives tips to battle the rainy season
The rainy season begins in the country, which increases the respiratory and gastrointestinal problems in the population. According to specialists, in most cases it is a virus; however, specific care is needed to prevent acute symptoms from occurring. The viral picture can last from 4 to 5 days. Roberto Grimaldo, neonatologist and head …
Germany and Spain eye Panama during Adventure Week for its biodiversity
Around 15 buyers of tourist destinations from Germany, Austria, Canada, China, Spain, the United States, France and the Netherlands will be in Panama in the first version of AdventureWeek, in which they will learn about the country’s biodiversity and culture, the Authority announced today. of Tourism of Panama (ATP). The …
Over 200 million dollars expected for Panama for WYD
WYD Committee asks for more support from private companies INVESTMENT The World Youth Day (WYD), which will take place from January 22 to 27, 2019, will not only capture the eyes of thousands of tourists but will also bring an economic boom of millions of dollars. According to Roberto Alfaro, …
President Benitez promises a new Paraguay
New President Abdo Benítez promises a Paraguay without divisions The elected president of Paraguay, the conservative Mario Abdo Benítez, said, after the unofficial results that gave him victory in the elections this Sunday, which assumes the commitment to build a country in which the divisions ended. “We have to build …
CONCACAF cancels World Cup qualifier amidst Managua violence
The U-17 women’s tournament, qualifier for the Uruguay World Cup in 2019, began last Friday in Managua The North, Central American and Caribbean Football Confederation (CONCACAF) has announced the cancellation of the qualification tournament for the U-17 World Championship that was being played in Nicaragua, due to “force majeure”, due …
Ledezma speaks about escaping from Venezuela
When the life of the opponent Antonio Ledezma was in danger, he escaped from Venezuela INTERVIEW Antonio Ledezma is 71 years old, very hoarse voice, and a great internal mission: to strip the regime of Nicolás Maduro. From the exile, he feels he can put pressure, unite more countries to adopt …
Suntracs strike goes on
Méndez, announced that by tomorrow, the workers will be mobilized “in different roads” The National Union of Workers of Construction and Similar (Suntracs) on strike since last Wednesday in protest to a 60 percent wage increase, today carry out demonstrations and partial closures in the Centennial, Tocumen, Colón and other …
Technology will be paramount for security of Panamanian citizens
The development of new technologies will be fundamental in the implementation of the so-called National Citizen Security Strategy (ENSC) 2017-2030 . Designed as a State policy, the strategy will be integrated with the interagency operations center, called C5, which includes a system for the reception, attention and dispatch of emergency …
Veterinarians strike after Bill 574 is vetoed
The veterinarians of the country began on Monday, April 23 a stoppage of arms after the Executive vetoed the bill 574 that considered the salary increase for these professionals. José Torres, president of the Panamanian Association of Veterinary Doctors , informed La Prensa that the measure began at dawn this …
Registration Day closed by Panamenistas
In the middle of a hectic political Sunday, members of the official Panameñista Party also made yesterday a day of registration of new adherents who join the ranks of the collective. The day is part of the actions taken by the ruling party to prepare for the process of internal …
Milagros Lay hearing rescheduled for May 10
The intermediate hearing to Milagros Lay, accused of alleged fraud and falsification of documents was rescheduled for next Thursday, May 10, at 8:00 am in Room 9 of the Accusatory Penal System (SPA) in Plaza Ágora. The diligence was suspended in order to inform one of the victims, who could …
Transactions between Panama and the PSA
Once again the name of the company PSA Panama International Terminal, SA, in charge of the operation of a container terminal in Rodman, is in the eye of the storm. His name has returned to the public arena after the past Thursday, April 19 deputies of the majority of the …
Nicaragua diplomats removed by US
The United States suspended the daily procedures of its embassy in Nicaragua and is removing some of its diplomats due to violent protests in the Central American country. Nicaragua continues in anarchy, after protests At least 28 deaths, looting, fires and repression in protests against the government in Nicaragua The …
The Savings Bank reaches record profit
The Savings Bank reached a record number in its profit of last year, reaching $ 41 million dollars. The figure represents the highest of its history and is derived from the business of financial intermediation, without extraordinary income. Likewise, the bank reported that it was able to increase its operational …
Cayucos races improve development for all walks of life
There are phrases, studies, examples and testimonies of what sports can do for people. From that inherent in the discipline to social promotion. In the middle, good habits, well-being, satisfaction and will to overcome are built, fundamental aspects for a full life, in particular for young people in need of an …
Gabriel Rojas spreading the tango genre in Panama
It is an album that starts his career as a soloist, since he has more than 30 years of career Music. The Argentine singer Gabriel Rojas is visiting Panama to promote his new musical project ‘Mi nuevo camino’. It is an album that begins his career as a soloist, since he …
Chilean players support Torres
Chile’s big players behind Panamanian striker Gabriel ‘Gaby’ Torres QUOTED Gabriel Torres is in his sights two great Chilean soccer. This told us a source linked to the Huachipato FC forward. One of those teams would be Colo Colo from Santiago. His great start in the Tournament of Chile has it as a …
Panamanians share their opinions on how the government treats the poor
Eliécer has dedicated 20 years of his life to selling vegetables and fruits INTERVIEW Eliécer Girón, 54 years old and more than 20 selling vegetables and fruits in Perejil, speaks without seeds in the language about the reality in which Panama lives. What is your assessment of safety? For Perejil, …
Plastic surgeries for men are up in Panama
Plastic surgeries in men are increasing in the country PROCESS Men do not want to leave women and have undergone plastic surgery to look almost perfect. This practice has increased in the last ten years in the country, because men have decided to pay more attention to their physical appearance. …
Over 40 laws still on hold in the AN
Many of the projects were presented more than a year ago in the Assembly VIRUS More than 40 bills are on the agenda of the National Assembly, many of which await approval in the second or third debate. Some of these initiatives sleep an ‘eternal dream’ several months and even …