Strike action ‘hits Chiquita operations in Panama’

Banana giant Chiquita has reportedly suspended some of its farming operations in Panama due to strikes now in their third week. Workers in Panama are striking to oppose national social security reform. In a statement cited by Spanish news agency EFE, …

Featured StoriesIranian Christian Refugee in Panama Faces Deadline to Find Asylum

5/13/2025 Panama (International Christian Concern) — After spending three months in Panama, a 27-year-old Iranian woman is still praying and searching for a safe country to accept her. And her time is running out. Artemis Ghasemzadeh must find a …

Motorcyclist killed in Panama City crash

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Panama City. According to officials on scene, a Bay County mosquito control vehicle heading west down Boat Race Road was attempting to turn left on to Kimbrel Avenue when a …

Crews working to restore power in parts of Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Florida Power and Light is working to restore power after reports of an outage on the east side of Panama City Beach. According to poweroutage.us more than 2 thousand customers were without power earlier this …

Panama City looking to expand golf cart access and safety laws

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City is one step closer to allowing golf carts in more areas and making uniform safety adjustments for those driving them. On Tuesday, commissioners heard the first reading of an ordinance allowing golf carts in …

Panama enters third week of protests: all you need to know

Nationwide mobilisations and strikes have escalated since April 23, when teachers’ unions, many linked to the party United People’s Alliance for Life, launched a national strike. The movement gained further momentum on April 28, as the National Union of …

Panama City Beach rivals battle it out in the annual Duck Race

If the Senate bill 1622 becomes law, it doesn’t instantly make private beaches public. Instead, according to commissioners, it creates a path for the county to work towards beach renourishment, restoration, and clearly marking the erosion control line (ECL …

Next steps remain unclear for deported migrants in Panama City

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Panama City puts aside $405,000 for trail project

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City has set aside $405,000 to make the city more walkable and safe for pedestrians. The project is called Rails and Trails, and the money will go toward the planning phase of bringing a walking trail by Panama …