IJR News - today's news from every sideJared Kim Panama deserves this kind of support, and I hope it leads to stronger local infrastructure. Trade Jobs Reported Across Florida, AlabamaBusiness — Oct 21, 2026Construction and skilled-trade openings are being advertised across Mobile, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and Panama City, spanning electrical, fire-safety, drywall, welding, plumbing, estimating, roadwork, painting, and site-management jobs. Roles range from entry-level opportunities to experienced and contract positions; listings may change quickly, so applicants should verify openings with employers.
Rachel Meyers Glad the Panamanian crew survived but the lack of details on the attackers is worrying. Olga Mejía Glenn memoir traces Panama invasion survival to U.S. life — Sep 11, 2026Five articles profile Dr. Olga Mejía Glenn and her memoir Between Two Worlds, which recounts an immigrant’s journey from El Chorrillo in Panama to life in the United States, emphasizing resilience, education, and human rights. The book interweaves personal hardship, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and themes of faith, family, and belonging, urging readers to see the universal immigrant experience.
Derek Foss It is inspiring how she turned hardship in El Chorrillo into a focus on education and human rights in her new country.
