A Panama Tree Capable of Surviving Lightning Strikes has been Documented

For many trees, lightning is synonymous with death, however, not for Dipteryx oleifera, an imposing tenant of the Panamanian tropical forests, popularly known as eboe, choibá, tonka bean or almond tree.  A recent study (“How some tropical trees benefit …

Panama’s Roberto Duran Names the Best He Ever Faced After Fighting Leonard, Hagler and Hearns

Duran, known as ‘Hands of Stone’, had a phenomenal professional career which saw him win world titles across four weight classes, as well as picking up victories in 103 of his 119 career outings.  The Panamanian icon was one of the ‘Four Kings’, with Sugar …

Panama accepted asylum-seekers the US didn’t want. Then its troubles began.

Mellona Takie can barely make it through a game of Uno these days, though on a recent afternoon she tries. Anything to keep her mind from going to a place so dark that she tried to take her own life in February, after the United States deported her, an …

Panama City Comedy rolls out red carpet for 4-year anniversary bash      

George Penton, a comedian from Panama City, Fla., performs at St. Andy’s Pub April 16, 2025. Panama City Comedy celebrated the 4th anniversary of their open mic Andy’s Award that night. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)Tyler Orsburn/News HeraldComedy …

Punchlines and party hats: Panama City Comedy's open mic turns four

Panama City Comedy celebrated its four-year open mic anniversary with an awards ceremony at Andy's Sports Pub. The club hosts free open mics every Tuesday at Capt. Max's and every Wednesday at Andy's Sports Pub. Laughter, lights and a splash of …

Street closure ahead of Downtown Panama City infrastructure project

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City officials say Government Street from Luverne Avenue to Harrison Avenue will be closed for about one month. The closure comes ahead of the next stage of the infrastructure project Area O-11 in Downtown Panama …

Photos: Earth Day in Panama City

The Parvanas, a bellydance troupe from Panama City, Fla., perform at St. Andrews Farmer's Market April 19, 2025. The local government also recognized Earth Day that same morning. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)Tyler Orsburn/News HeraldThe Kasba …

Video: Earth Day celebration in Panama City

Tiger and Mule Symbolize Panama’s Endless Canal Struggle in New Documentary

When Donald Trump brazenly declared earlier this year his intent to “take back” the Panama Canal, a new documentary in Panamanian theaters was already working to remind audiences of the fraught diplomacy, negotiations, and ultimate return of the Canal’s …

Is it Worthwhile Entering the Crypto World in Panama? A True Story and Key Facts

🪙 In Panama, there are businesses that have adopted payment methods using crypto assets. 🪙 There are ATMs and kiosks at strategic locations where people can buy, sell, or exchange cryptocurrencies. 🪙 Those who use it call for prompt regularization to …