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Hey Ex-Pats/Chat Groups/Social Media Forums??? Dig a Little Deeper. “JB Rant”

Op Ed: James “JB” Bryson- Happy Day visitors and regulars- Over the years, I have joined MANY a online forum to keep my finger on the pulse of what the residents here are yapping about. I do enough TALKING of my own, so this exercise grants me the time to READ what YOU are thinking….

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BIG changes, BIG improvements as PANAMA NOW ONLINE is stepping UP OUR GAME.

An Open Editorial from James “JB” Bryson- Hola y Bienvenidos to all PANAMA NOW ONLINE visitors and readers since 2016. When my wife and I came from Illinois to settle in Panama, there were many back home that thought the transition was going to be too much. That Arizona, or Florida (where my daughter resides…

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CITIZENS & EX-PAT HUMAN INTEREST
An “Active” Dialogue is always encouraged. FB activity is valuable. Ex-Pats: DON’T ALLOW THESE PANAMANIAN CORRUPT pricks to make “US” seem like the problem!!

NOTICED on FACEBOOK. Let’s all dig into this please! “Updated Informational Pulse: Wizard Beach, Isla Bastimentos – Land Dispute News (as of late June 2026)Recent Development (Main News)Local Representative Ashbur Dixon (Corregimiento de Bastimentos) publicly denounced irregularities involving land titles along Playa Wizard. According to reports covered by Pulso Informativo Bocas and local media: This…

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“ABOVE BOARD” Commerce still a challenge in the “TOMBSTONE of the TROPICS” of Bocas del Toro.

“JB” via post LA ESTRELLA The “Kangaroo Court” of BULLSHIT needs to cease for PANAMA to forge ahead in coming years. The tropical gem of PANAMA is consistently being screwed around with and more than often it is US foreign investors getting screwed over. “JB” The president of El Faro de Bastimentos, SA claims that…

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Fuel Prices in Panama Decrease Slightly from 10 July 2026

Jbryson PNO1 week ago03 mins

Fuel prices in Panama have decreased slightly from 10 July 2026, offering modest relief for drivers and businesses.

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China Rejects U.S. Claims of Maritime Coercion Involving Panama

Jbryson PNO1 week ago03 mins

China again pushed back on U.S. claims tied to maritime pressure and Panama, keeping the canal and port debate in the geopolitical spotlight.

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Panama Begins Care Assessments to Expand Access to Social Services

Jbryson PNO1 week ago03 mins

A July 15 Inter-American Development Bank report says Panama is implementing care assessments aimed at improving equitable access to services.

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Why Panama City Still Matters to Regional Business

Jbryson PNO1 week ago1 week ago02 mins

The skyline is not the story by itself. Panama’s real advantage is the mix of canal, ports, banking, air links, and regional services.

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The Canal Ports Shake-Up Is Bigger Than a Court Ruling

Jbryson PNO1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Balboa and Cristobal are more than docks. They sit at the intersection of law, shipping, and U.S.-China pressure.

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The Canal Water Fight Moves Back to Center Stage

Jbryson PNO1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

A practical look at why the canal, rainfall, drinking water, and river communities are all part of the same national argument.

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Panama Canal Lowers Vessel Draft Limits as El Niño Strengthens, 2027 Impact Expected

Jbryson PNO1 week ago04 mins

The Panama Canal Authority is lowering vessel draft limits from July 2026 as El Niño strengthens, with the biggest impacts expected in 2027.

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Three Panama Customs Officials Detained in Alleged Corruption Investigation

Jbryson PNO1 week ago03 mins

Three Panama Customs officials have been detained in an alleged corruption investigation. The allegations remain unproven in court.

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Panama Investigates Alleged $40 Million DGI Tax Fraud Under Operation Pandora

Jbryson PNO1 week ago04 mins

Panama prosecutors are investigating an alleged $40m tax fraud at the DGI under Operation Pandora. The allegations remain unproven in court.

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Argentina Stun England 2-1, Set Up World Cup Final Against Spain

Jbryson PNO1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Argentina came from behind late in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez equalizing and Lautaro Martinez scoring the stoppage-time winner from a Lionel Messi assist.

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About PNO

My Ten Year Anniversary: Reflections on Professional Growth and Lessons Learned

Welcome to PANAMA NOW ONLINE.
To mark our "10th" YEAR of being a LOUD, CONSISTENT, and RELIABLE source of News, Culture, and Insight for PANAMANIAN EX-PATS, we have expanded our presence considerably.
What started as a "S- - - -Y little blog" as stated by some local fraudsters, has become even more relevant during the past decade.

Our mission is CLEAR. Through trial and error as well as establishing a network of reliable sources, we seek to be THE SOURCE for Due Diligence, Planning, and Up to Date News for INCOMING EX-PATS as well as those already present here.

PANAMA is beautiful, cost effective, filled with culture, and very close in proximity to the UNITED STATES and CANADA. We are consistently listed as one of the most desirable locales on the planet for RETIREMENT options.

However, this opportunity is also ripe with LANDMINES and COMMON MISTAKES that can lead to headaches and financial loss beyond imagination.
PNO- aims to be the guide and shepherd to assist our readers, visitors, and contributors through the issues we have seen occur in time and time again.

We encourage EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS via the site through ( jb@panamanowonline.com ) or via our Instagram Imágenes transparentes PNG, imágenes, fotos INSTAGRAM platform at
"jbpno2026" as a means to open up a myriad of topics for all to comment on.

Thank you for visiting THEN, NOW, and in the FUTURE.

Saludos y Hasta la Proxima Vez
"JB"

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