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FreshFruitPortal reports Chiquita has launched a pilot involving 17 banana plants in Panama, signaling a tentative operational return that could affect the country’s banana sector. Observers await further details on scope and partnerships.
The Gulf of Panama’s seasonal upwelling failed in 2025 for the first time in at least 40 years, a significant oceanographic shift with possible ecological and economic implications for Panama’s Pacific coast.
Bafana Bafana will host Panama in Durban and Cape Town, with South Africa naming a final squad that includes six Orlando Pirates players. The friendlies offer both sides valuable international preparation.
Panama will play two international friendlies in South Africa — matches scheduled for Durban and Cape Town — as South Africa names a Bafana squad featuring six Orlando Pirates players.
CK Hutchison has pledged to pursue all legal remedies after Panamanian authorities seized two Panama Canal ports, the company and its subsidiary PPC said. Details on the seizure and next steps remain limited.
Coach Hugo Broos recalled Jayden Adams and dropped Sipho Chaine from the Bafana Bafana squad ahead of friendlies against Panama later this month, shifting selection dynamics ahead of upcoming internationals.
Hugo Broos has recalled Jayden Adams and left out Sipho Chaine as South Africa finalizes selections for friendlies against Panama later this month, with Broos citing Panama and other CONCACAF opposition in preparation plans.
Reuters reports that Asian refiners are routing more medium-sized U.S. crude cargoes through the Panama Canal amid an Iran-related crisis, increasing transits and economic opportunities for Panama while raising operational considerations.
A Panamanian-flagged vessel carrying diesel remains anchored off Belize’s Big Creek Port while Belizean authorities weigh enforcement options, raising environmental and flag-state oversight questions.
Newsroom Panama published a “Your Morning Smile” post asking readers to submit “funnies” to PanamaNewsroom@gmail.com and included an image with the item.
Chiquita has begun limited banana production trials in Panama as part of efforts to restore supply after a prolonged 2025 labor strike. The tests are an early step toward resuming fuller operations.
The Asociación Bancaria de Panamá launched an anti-fraud campaign at the VI International Cybersecurity Congress as organizers warned of rising cyberattacks and urged proactive prevention.
Surgeons from the U.S. Southern Command supported medical procedures at Hospital San Miguel Arcángel in San Miguelito as part of the mission Juntos por la Salud.
Telemetro profiles Colón-born entrepreneur Lilia Liu, highlighting her multidisciplinary career and role as a prominent voice in Panama’s digital transformation and as an example for women in business.
The Office of the First Lady and Bingos Nacionales launched Mega Bingo Mundial TV 2026, offering three World Cup trips, a house and a vehicle; cards cost 5 balboas.
La Puerca del Neri, a fair organized by local producers and the Alcaldía de Panamá, sold affordable bags of fruits and vegetables in Panama City, boosting access to fresh produce and supporting local sellers.
Video surveillance will be a key component of security planning for the March 19 cabalgata in David, Chiriquí, supporting crowd monitoring, traffic control and incident response.
Patients report delays and appointment difficulties at Policlínica J.J. Vallarino as authorities acknowledge demand has surpassed the clinic’s capacity, highlighting strain on local services.
Panama’s Ministry of Public Works met with Río Abajo merchants and announced a postponement of planned evictions tied to the Vía España expansion, presenting proposed adjustments for the area.
Fishermen in Coclé say recent fuel price increases will raise operating costs, potentially forcing fewer trips, higher consumer prices, and strained fishing incomes.