Chiquita has begun a phased, limited restart of banana production in Changuinola, western Panama, following strike-related disruptions and a prior administrative move in June 2025.
Chiquita has begun a limited, phased restart of banana production in Changuinola, western Panama, after a nationwide strike disrupted supply, marking a cautious step toward recovery.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino accused CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports Company of lying about its arbitration response, disputing claims the company made days earlier.
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino accused a CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about its response to an arbitration, disputing earlier statements from the Panama Ports Company. The disagreement raises questions about transparency and could affect perceptions of Panama’s handling of ports-related disputes.
At least 16 US aircraft have been lost since the start of the war with Iran, including 10 Reaper drones and a KC-135 tanker destroyed in an accident that killed six crew.
Tighter restrictions on goods and humanitarian aid into Gaza have driven shortages that left many families facing greater hardship during Eid, deepening humanitarian concerns.
Hong Kong triathlete Robin Elg returned to competition but will withdraw after the swim and bike legs at the Haikou World Triathlon Cup as he manages a shin stress reaction ahead of the Asian Games.
Cuban frontenis players will compete at the Panama Open 8 International 20-meter tournament, a mandatory stop as teams prepare for the world championship.
Cuba’s Under-20 team notched another victory while training in Panama, a boost for the squad’s preparation and an example of Panama’s role as a regional training host.
Cuba’s U-20 national football team has won another match while training in Panama, the report says; the wire brief did not include score or opponent details.
A Cuban frontenis team will travel to Panama to compete in the Panama Open 8 International 20-meter tournament, a mandatory stop for teams preparing for the world championship.
Iran’s women’s national football team was celebrated in Tehran after several players sought asylum in Australia following the Asian Cup, Al Jazeera reports.
TVN 2 will broadcast Panamá Metro vs Colón on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. on TVMAX, TVN Pass and YouTube; recent coverage notes the last unbeaten team fell in Colón vs Veraguas.
A tower crane toppled at a Kwai Chung public housing site, killing the operator and prompting industry calls in Hong Kong for mandatory metal-fatigue testing and a review of safety rules.
Iran’s national women’s football team received a hero’s welcome in Tehran weeks after a crisis, Al Jazeera reports, highlighting public attention on the squad’s return.
Public Works Minister Luis Andrade will not appear before the National Assembly to answer questions about evictions tied to the Vía España expansion; lawmakers traded accusations and a spending dispute over school nutrition and prisoner food surfaced.
The National Assembly approved Bill 403 to prevent gambling addiction and tighten rules on digital operators, a move led by deputy Raúl Pineda that renews scrutiny of his earlier ties to the gambling sector.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts,” signaling a pullback from presenting the organisation as a peacemaker, Al Jazeera reports.
Panamá Oeste and Chiriquí split a marathon doubleheader in the 50th Campeonato Nacional de Béisbol Infantil, forcing a decisive third game Friday at 9:00 a.m. in Caplitom.
Panama’s Canal-related stamps — from Canal Zone issues to early national issues — form a prized philatelic corpus that records technical, political and historical shifts around the Canal.