Panama is certainly stepping up to the world stage. As was the case under Varela with increased business with Communist China ( the leader in Human Rights abuse), the red carpet is rolled out for the Saudis. I find it interesting the tour is led by a woman. It would …
While the Panamanian indigenous Ocelot is benefiting areas of the jungle by eating invading rodents, the rest of the world is continuing to wipeout wildlife. This article explains, as is the case with the Seychelles, what effect climate change will have on small islands in the global south. And in …
Ukraine has confirmed that it is sending a delegation to negotiate with Russia on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, along the Pripyat River, the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported. “We agreed that the Ukrainian delegation would meet with the Russian without preconditions at the Ukraine-Belarus border near the Pripyat River,” …
Until this Sunday, Panama reports 755,262 accumulated cases of covid-19, of which 357 are new cases. Six deaths are reported for a cumulative of 8,079 deaths and a lethality of 1.1%. The total recovered amounts to 740,813 of which 1,089 are new recovered. 4,593 tests were carried out for a positivity …
Panama residents and ex-pats alike are well aware that the tropical beauty that surrounds Panama, does exactly that. “It SURROUNDS Panama”. As in Bocas, Contadora, etc. Panama City for the most part is a urban skyline that attracts the casino crowd. But beyond the pool areas at the better hotels, …
http://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/panameno-gatas-para-salir-ucrania/24194897 The Panamanian embassy searches through social networks for Panamanians in the country in conflict, but there are problems with the internet connection The Panamanian embassy in Poland requested information to find out if there are Panamanians in Ukraine, after the Russian invasion. The news was released by the …
https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/ukraine-russia-news-02-24-22-intl/index.html Russian President Vladimir Putin has been very clear about his basic goals in invading Ukraine: He wants to disarm the country, sever its ties to the NATO military alliance and end the Ukrainian people’s aspirations of joining the West. While guessing exactly how he plans to execute that …
The one thing all of the retirement destinations have in common, is the massive shithole that shows itself as plastic all over the shores. I have seen it in Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/cafe-estrella/planeta/220223/urge-nuevo-tratado-internacional-contaminacion-plasticos The oceans have become huge sinks for plastic waste. The recycling panacea was a mirage. Contamination …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220222/gabinete-turistico-pedasi-invierte-24-5-millones-ejecucion-proyectos With the aim of raising the region’s tourism potential and the population’s quality of life, the Tourism Office in Pedasí has invested $24,573,244.83 for the execution of projects. According to the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), to date, they already have progress and completion in the following works, such …
Not only in the financial markets, but the situation in Eastern Europe is causing pause for those that returned to the states from Covid to return to BOTH Panama and Mexico. I am hearing at from my friends in Ex-Pat Exchange. It is something of a concern. The White …
The Comptroller General of the Republic Gerardo Solís, accompanied by the National Director of Engineering, José Vence, carried out a routine inspection of the Ciudad Hospitalaria project “to guarantee that, quickly but well done, the work will soon be available to the people.” Panamanian”. After the tour of the different …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/220221/panama-mantiene-proyecciones-estables-2022 Despite the shocks caused by Covid-19, the Panamanian economy remains afloat and the figures remain stable with an upward projection at the end of 2022. This means that there will be a recovery of important items in the economy, according to Torino Economics, the subsidiary of Torino Capital Group …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which encompasses a large part of the world’s airlines, renewed its call to eliminate barriers to air travel, at a time when COVID-19 cases are falling by the greatest number. part of the regions and many countries are reducing those restrictions. In a statement, …
While it almost always involves the biggest criminal organization outside cartels in Latin America (ODEBRECHT), you never have to look hard to see the elite taking advantage. Today I will re-post a few to bring your attention to. It is this “hidden handshake” club that permeates the entirety of Panama, …
A visible retrospective of Panamanian growth over the years. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220219/transformacion-frente-costero-ciudad-panama The vertiginous process of transformation of the sea front of Panama City has been characterized by legal controversies, regarding the legality or not of transferring as private property, the filling of areas such as the seabed, mangroves and beaches. …
An unprecedented crisis is experienced by the Municipality of Changuinola, in Bocas del Toro, as a result of the fact that the municipality has been closed for 26 days in protest because the eight representatives of the Democratic Revolutionary Party refuse to ratify the treasurer appointed by the mayor Yesica Romero . …
For the Ex-Pats that are financially dependent on their 401Ks and Retirement accounts, the foreseeable future will be a test of patience and resolve. The tensions on the border of the Ukraine in lockstep with the anticipation of a March Interest rate hike have the markets struggling to adjust. Every …
Anyone flying into Tocumen from anywhere can see the brown and gray water that make up the “bay” that is supposed to be so vital to Panama tourism. The fact is outside of areas like Bocas and Contadora, the real beauty of Panama is missed by the massive failure of …
We would see cats all around our condo when last in Panama. Our housekeeper took in one, and we would of course have liked to help more. I am anxious to see what the area looks like after such a long leave of absence, but this news seems promising. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220217/fundacion-manchitas-afirma-han-recibido-aporte-economico-gobierno-central …
I have expressed my thanks to those that have stayed in contact long after Covid and my time in the hospital. Not a army of people, but I am thankful that PNO and the ExPat Exchange has allowed me to meet some great people. I have been a huge proponent …
Listen to tape for audio: https://www.prensa.com/impresa/panorama/tocumen-acusa-a-odebrecht-ante-el-tacp/ Tocumen SA accused the Odebrecht company of presenting false arguments and misrepresenting the airport’s position before the Administrative Court of Public Procurement (TACP). Tocumen asks the public procurement court to reject Odebrecht’s letter The Brazilian company presented a document to the TACP where it assures that …
In addition to the logging issues we opined on in the Darien region last PNO was up and full of gas, we felt the need to alert Ex-Pats and locals alike about the immigration passages that exist there. In reading today, it seems it is an issue that Panama has …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220215/idaan-avanza-construccion-importantes-obras-abastecimiento-agua The construction of important drinking water supply projects advances the Institute of National Aqueducts and Sewers (Idaan) at the national level, many of which are in the delivery phase and others with considerable physical progress. Among those that are close to being delivered is the project for …
What was in the construction phase when I was last in Panama, is poised to now become the flagship terminal for air travel into Panama. Anxious to see what so much money went into, and then my mind wanders to those who profited greatly under Varela during it’s approval, planning, …
To all friends and contacts met through the Ex-Pat Exchange and via direct contact, consult the consulate and embassies before planning a long term return from the states. My battle with COVID was absolutely brutal and compounded by my other health issues. I miss the warm temperature for certain, but …
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/220214/ops-inmunizacion-covid-19-sido-efectiva-reducir-numero-hospitalizacion According to the most recent report of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the fourth wave of covid-19 infections that has been registered in Panama, since the end of December 2021, with a sharp increase in positive cases, “apparently” is having a “decline” in a short period of …
https://www.prensa.com/sociedad/data-studio-casos-de-coronavirus-covid-19-en-panama/ Visit link to listen to update. The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that 1,203 new cases have been reported this Sunday, for a total of 742,854 infections by covid-19 in the country. 12 deaths are recorded in the last 24 hours for a cumulative of 7,950 deaths …
A long expected hello back to the visitors of PNO. Needless to say, it has been AWHILE. For those ex-pats and daily readers that stayed in touch either through e-mail or to Steven, I would like to say “thank you”. You are all very kind. To be clear, I had …
More to come soon. Thanks to all for the well wishes over the past year.
JAMES BRYSON DID NOT WRITE THIS ARTICLE; this is merely an ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF “LA CRITICA” https://www.critica.com.pa/nacional/denuncia-red-frog-sigue-vendiendo-fincas-propiedad-de-tres-cruces-de-oro-606475 La Crítica 6/22/2021 The Tres Cruces de Oro group, a subsidiary of Six Diamonds Resorts International, denounced the fact that the Red Frog Beach group continues to sell lots and …