Monthly Archives: July 2010

Caribe Shuttle Resumes Service. 10-day Strike Ends

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Wheatley

Caribe Shuttle announces that the Bocas Shuttle route will resumes normal service today, 14 July 2010. The Bocas Shuttle offers transportation to Bocas de Toro, Panama, from the Costa Rica Southern Caribbean communities of Puerto Viejo, Cahuita and Manzanillo, and … Continue reading →

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Changuinola Strike Calms. Roads Open for now. New Strike Tomorrow?

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Wheatley

Things have calmed down around Changuinola, Panama, as negotiations continue between the union leaders, the Panamanian government and the Bocas Banana Company. However, there is a threat of a new strike starting tomorrow (Tuesday, 12 July, 2010) . . . Continue reading →

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Panama Strike Continues, Travel Advisory Issued – July 9, 2010

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Wheatley

The strike continues as banana workers around the province of Bocas del Toro, Panama close down key roads including the border with Costa Rica. The Bocas Warden for Bocas del toro issued the following travel advisory late yesterday, Friday July … Continue reading →

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Panama Strike Turns Violent

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Wheatley

There are a lot of rumors circulating and a lot of misinformation out there concerning the Bocas Bananero Strike. At least one person is dead, a union leader, and an estimated 100 injuries . . . Caribe Shuttle begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting strongly discourages anyone from trying to cross the border into Panama until further notice. . . Caribe Shuttle strongly discourages anyone from trying to cross the border into Panama until further notice. Continue reading →

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Strike in Panama Paralyzes Transportation to / from Bocas del Toro!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Wheatley

Panamanian strike has effectively stopped travel to and from Bocas del Toro and stopped those hoping to cross the Panama/Costa Rica international border on the Caribbean . . . Continue reading →

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