Panama President Mulino: The Diplomatic Village is going to be Built But it won’t be for Parties

President José Raúl Mulino confirmed Thursday that the remodeling of the Diplomatic Villa will indeed take place, and clarified that it will not be a space for inappropriate social activities, but rather a place of official protocol. “The...

Biden’s Florida legacy: An economic boom, a magnet for immigrants and a solidly conservative red state

After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of immigrants...

Westfield Holds Off Panama In Thriller

WESTFIELD — Westfield held off Panama 23-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-18 in a stellar volleyball match between Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 3 rivals Thursday. Leading the way for the Wolverines (9-0 4-0) were Molly Burgess with 10...

Howe makes state with super regional triumph; Wister, Red Oak softball win first two of home regionals; more playoff results

Howe's softball team (20-13, ranked 10th in Class 2A) punched its ticket to the state tournament for the second straight year and third time in four years by conquering a super regional on the road with four runs allowed. Kaydnce Delt threw a...

Lyman H. Howe revolutionized the art of filmmaking

Before the elements of modern movie making became mainstream, there was Lyman H. Howe, a native of Wilkes-Barre. Born in 1856, Howe would help bridge the gap between cinema’s infancy and its rise to relevance in American culture. His experience as...

Westfield knocks off Panama in D3 volleyball

WESTFIELD — Westfield held off Panama 23-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-18 in a stellar volleyball match between Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 3 rivals Thursday. Leading the way for the Wolverines (9-0 4-0) were Molly Burgess with 10...

Panama Clash Between IMA and Pig Farmers Over Massive Purchase of Hams

The Agricultural Marketing Institute (IMA) announced the purchase of 800,000 hams for the traditional Christmas boxes, a figure that has caused alarm among national pork producers. According to the IMA, some of these hams will be purchased from...

US Revokes Visa of CRHoy Owner Amid Fraud Allegations

The US government revoked the tourist and business visa of Leonel Baruch, the businessman behind Costa Rican news site CRHoy. Reports connect the move to active investigations into money laundering and tax evasion against him. Baruch confirmed the...

<![CDATA[ As screwworm nears the border, an expert explains how it spreads and what it means for the US]]>

How far can the New World screwworm really fly? And does its latest detection in Mexico mean it’s on the verge of entering the US? Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, breaks down the parasite’s movement timeline and explains what government...

'This place makes dreams happen': Smithsonian's Conservation Biology Institute celebrates 50 years of milestones in Front Royal

In a peaceful setting among the rolling hills along U.S. 522 south of Front Royal, scientists from around the world are conducting groundbreaking research about animals and their habitats. In September, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology...

Xelajú MC Prepares for Crucial Match Against San Miguelito in Central American Cup

Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá — Xelajú MC wrapped up its training on October 1, 2025, in preparation for a critical match against Sporting San Miguelito in the return leg of the Central American Cup quarterfinals. The Guatemalan team heads into the...

Multi-talented priest moves to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Fr. David Nations C.M. is a multi-tasking Vincentian priest. He is fluent in Spanish and has ministered to the Latino community for over 30 years. He fixes bothersome IT issues, hems and mends his own vestments, cooks and bakes for large...

Isabella Cota, Mexican business journalist, wins Cabot for holding economic power to account

By César López Linares October 2, 2025 In the business and finance world, largely dominated by men, Mexican journalist Isabella Cota has had to learn to deal with the discomfort of being the only woman in the room. Especially as a woman who asks...

The NFL is planning men's and women's pro flag football leagues

Mexico's Zara Galan (L) goes up against Canada's Laura Molimard during the women's final of the Continental Flag Football Championship in Penonome, Panama, on September 14. Photo by Bienvenido Velasco/EPA Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The National Football...

Video of Jasmine Crockett calling out Byron Donalds for bill revoking juvenile crime reform he benefited from goes viral

A video of an exchange between U.S. Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has gone viral, highlighting the ongoing political divide over public safety in the nation’s capital. Many, including comedian D.L. Hughley, shared the...

Derek H. Burney: The U.N. is irrelevant, the U.S. is retreating, and the decline of the world order continues

The 80th annual session of the U.N. this year will not prevent the increasing irrelevance of the world’s major global institution. The most glaring flaw is the failure to challenge the Russian invasion of Ukraine which undermines the basic U.N....

Belize fall 0–3 to Costa Rica in UNCAF U16 Tournament opener

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025. 3:33 pm CST. Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🇧🇿 The U16 Belize Boys National Team (BBNT) suffered a 0–3 defeat to Costa Rica on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2025 UNCAF FIFA...

PAHO engages COA members and health authorities to promote health cooperation across the Americas

Washington DC, October 2, 2025 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa met on Wednesday October 1 with members of the Council of the Americas’ Healthcare Series leadership group and with health authorities from...

CDC: 98 contract norovirus aboard Serenade of the Seas; passengers disembark at PortMiami

MIAMI (WSVN) - A Royal Caribbean cruise ship with nearly 2,000 passengers on board docked in PortMiami days after, health officials said, nearly 100 people fell ill with norovirus during a nearly two-week cruise. According to the Centers for...

Heineken re-ignites big-ticket M&A with logical move in Central America

“Today marks a transformative milestone for Heineken,” CEO Dolf van den Brink said as the brewing giant announced a $3.2bn deal for a clutch of beer, soft drinks and retail assets in Central America. It would be a surprise if CEOs didn’t lay it on...