About Panama Now Online

Panama Now Online (PNO) publishes news, commentary and practical information about Panama for expats, people planning a move to Panama, visitors and local readers. The site is now in its tenth year.

What we publish

• News briefs on Panama’s economy, politics, infrastructure, health, the Panama Canal, crime and courts, the environment and tourism. News briefs are based on reporting published by Panamanian news organisations and official sources, which are named and linked in each article.
• Regional coverage, especially Bocas del Toro.
• Opinion and commentary by “JB” Bryson, published in the “JB” section and clearly identified as opinion.
• Reader and contributor pieces, published as Editorial Contributions.
• Information for expats on residency, property, due diligence and everyday life in Panama, in the Ex-Pats section.

Our aim

Panama is a popular place to retire and relocate, but newcomers can run into costly mistakes. PNO aims to help readers do their due diligence, plan and stay informed about what is happening in Panama.

Policies

Read our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy to see how we separate news from opinion, how we source our reporting and how to ask for a correction.

Contact and contributions

We welcome tips, corrections and editorial contributions. Email jb@panamanowonline.com, message us on Instagram at @JBpno2026, or use our contact page.