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Tanker transits shoot up 8 per cent to push Panama route to full capacity2026-05-22
CyprusMail: Panama Canal traffic has risen sharply since the beginning of the year, as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz pushes more energy cargoes from the US towards Asia and Pacific markets. According to BIMCO, ship transits through the canal have increased by 8 per...
Panama Venezuela Migrants2026-05-22
Citrus County Chronicle: Venezuelan migrants board a voluntary repatriation flight to their country at the International Airport in Panama Pacifico, Panama, Friday, May 22, 2026. ......
APTOPIX Panama Venezuela Migrants2026-05-22
Citrus County Chronicle: Venezuelan migrants walk to board a voluntary repatriation flight to their country at the International Airport in Panama Pacifico, Panama, Friday, May 22, 2026. ......
Panama Canal welcomes Ilya Espino de Marotta as Administrator2026-05-22
SAFETY4SEA: The Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority has appointed engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta as the next Administrator of the Panama Canal, with her term set to run from 2026 to 2033. As informed on 21 May, the decision follows what the authority...
Panama Reiterates Support for Autonomy Plan, Under Moroccan Sovereignty, as Only Solution… (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco)2026-05-22
Public Technologies: ) Friday 22 May 2026 The Republic of Panama reaffirmed, Friday in Rabat, its constant position of support for the autonomy plan, under Moroccan sovereignty, as the only solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue, while expressing its support for United Nations...
Morocco, Panama Reiterate Determination to Further Develop Bilateral Ties (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco)2026-05-22
Public Technologies: ) Friday 22 May 2026 Panama and Morocco reiterated on Friday their determination to consolidate their excellent bilateral relations, which have experienced "significant development in recent years." Following his meeting in Rabat with the Minister of...
Panama Reiterates Constant Position on Sahara Issue (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Morocco)2026-05-22
Public Technologies: ) Friday 22 May 2026 The Republic of Panama reaffirmed, on Friday in Rabat, its constant position on the Sahara issue. This position was expressed by the PanamanianDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, CarlosArturoHoyos Boyd, during a working visit to...
A veteran Panama Canal engineer becomes first woman to lead the interoceanic waterway2026-05-22
The Associated Press: Panamanian President Jos� Ra�l Mulino has announced Ilya Espino de Marotta as the new head...
Panama Canal appoints first ever female leader2026-05-22
Tradewinds: Deputy administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta will run waterway's authority for seven years ......
May 7 drowning in Panama City Beach happened on unguarded beach2026-05-22
News Herald - Panama City: PANMA CITY BEACH − DarylPaul says the May 7 drowning is another example of why it's dangerous to swim in the Gulf without lifeguard supervision. As beach safety director for Panama City BeachFire Rescue, Paul said the drowning happened near Beach Access 51,...
Hormuz fallout pushes Panama Canal close to full capacity2026-05-22
Splash24/7: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is helping drive a sharp rise in Panama Canal traffic, with the waterway now operating close to maximum capacity as US energy exports to Asia surge. According to new analysis from BIMCO, average daily transits through the...
Splash Wrap: Shipping’s most frantic news cycle of the year2026-05-22
Splash24/7: Iran proposed managing the Strait of Hormuz through an insurance-based framework that would formalise its control over the critical oil shipping chokepoint, while simultaneously demanding that all vessels file mandatory cargo declarations with a newly created...
Florida Lottery Fantasy 5, Cash Pop results for May 21, 20262026-05-22
News Herald - Panama City: The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here's a look at the winning numbers for games played on Thursday, May 21, 2026.WinningFantasy 5 numbers from May 21 drawing Midday: 01-08-27-31-34 Check...
Panama Canal Veteran Ilya Espino Appointed Next Administrator2026-05-22
MarineLink: Ilya Espino de Marotta was selected as the new administrator of the Panama Canal, Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino announced in a post on X on Thursday. Espino, an engineer who has worked for the canal for more than 40 years, has served as deputy...