Banana Labor protest was DEEMED Illegal -24 hour deadline PASSED

The Fifth Section Labor Court of Changuinola, Bocas del Toro, declared the strike by workers at the Chiquita Panama banana company illegal and gave them 24 hours to return to their jobs; otherwise, they will lose their labor rights.  Judge Álvaro Jiménez stated in his ruling that the strike, which began on Monday, April 28,…

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For those seeking a “healthy” alternative to start the day

DETOX juices- contains vitamins and minerals, which help strengthen the immune system and prevent diseases https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mia/vida-en-balance/cinco-beneficios-de-incluir-los-jugos-detox-en-tu-dieta-FA7121236?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc ‘Detox’ juices have gained popularity as an effective way to cleanse the body and improve health. These drinks, made from fresh fruits and vegetables, are designed to help eliminate toxins and promote weight loss naturally. They are composed to…

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EX-PAT ALERT: Backpackers and Vacationers take a look at labels in Bocas del Toro supply chain

“JB”-  You know my feelings on Bocas and Isla Colon. If invested in properly, what is already the tourism hub of Panama, would be a tropical jewel. I feel things are changing looking forward, as “REAL” developers are getting primed to build sustainable and professionally thought out developments. We have seen a few real beautiful…

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Dim Sum in PANAMA? Some of the Best in the World How So?

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/tracing-the-roots-of-dim-sum-in-panama-city A friend and I bustle through the red-lacquered wooden doorway at Wah Kee right at 10:24 a.m., excited we made it in time for dim sum—that variety of Cantonese delicacies and dumplings traditionally served with tea—as the best dishes tend to run out by noon. A server immediately approaches our table with a three-foot-tall push cart,…

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More promising news. Recent issues shed light on Food Waste, and Ministry forced to take action plan

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/220803/prohijan-anteproyecto-ley-28-establece-plan-nacional-reduccion-desperdicios-alimentos?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The Agricultural Affairs Commission, chaired by Marcos Castillero, endorsed this Wednesday the preliminary draft of Law 28 that establishes the National Plan for the Reduction of Food Waste. The proposal, presented to the National Assembly on July 19, 2022, by the disputed Juan Diego Vásquez, Gabriel Silva and Zulay Rodríguez, aims to “seek sustainable…

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I’ll drink to that, PANAMA sets up brewery run off solar energy. Leaving no carbon footprint

  https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220526/panama-cuenta-primera-cerveceria-region-operacion-energia-100-renovable   Cervecería Nacional, a subsidiary of AB InBev, signed this Wednesday an agreement with Avolta Energy and Banistmo for the installation of 33,809 solar panels, becoming the first brewery with operation and production of its 100% renewable portfolio in Central America and the Caribbean. The investment for the energy transformation of the company…

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Varela buddy Putin and his “INVASION” is affecting Food Supply Chain in Latin America

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/220524/guerra-ucrania-agrava-inseguridad-alimentaria-latinoamerica The World Food Program (WFP) warned on Tuesday that the “domino effect” of the conflict in Ukraine aggravates the problems of the pandemic, worsens food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean and leads to the need for more resources to help vulnerable people in the region. The United Nations organization, awarded the Nobel…

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Recommendation- AZAHAR

https://www-azaharpanama-com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc&_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en   Mix Italian, Seafood, Sushi, Greek, and shake the hell out of it, and you have the menu. A little bit of something for everyone.

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