You’re only as good as your word. At least that’s what I was told as a kid. But is it true? President John F. Kennedy certainly thought so when he said, “I would rather be accused of breaking precedents than breaking promises.” In a world where politicians notably and consistently don’t keep their word, it is easy…
https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/capturan-al-representante-de-barrio-colon-por-el-escandalo-de-los-auxilios-economicos-del-ifarhu/ The representative of Barrio Colón, Héctor Sambrano , who was director of Scholarships and Assistance at the Institute for the Training and Utilization of Human Resources (Ifarhu) in the previous government, was arrested this Friday, September 19, for irregularities in the granting of financial aid. Ifarhu Scholarships: Political Patronage in Arraiján and La Chorrera?Ifarhu director goes on…
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/miambiente-inicia-auditoria-integral-a-la-mina-de-cobre-panama-FF16131657 This audit will assess everything from reforestation to waste management, ensuring that the mine meets its environmental, social, and legal commitments. The Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) announced the start of a comprehensive audit of the Panama Copper Mine project , which will verify compliance with all environmental, social, legal and tax commitments established in the Category III Environmental Impact…
“JB” – so yeah, more FRAUD, FRAUD, and more FRAUD. Under appraising real estate in Panama, you need to understand the local legal framework and market conditions to accurately determine property value, often requiring professional appraisers certified under local regulations like Law No. 15 of 1959 and guidance from the IVAPPAN. Key factors considered include the property’s…
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/lionel-messi-tendria-todo-acordado-para-seguir-en-inter-miami-EH16111665 The Argentine is expected to sign his last contract as a professional player, and the agreement could be announced next week. In recent months, there has been much talk about Lionel Messi’s possible renewal with Inter Miami . Now that story could have its final conclusion in the next 10 days. According to the Miami Herald , the…
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/maduro-a-donald-trump-tiene-que-investigar-ataque-contra-embarcacion-supuestamente-venezolana-FF16024427 Once again, the attack on a Venezuelan vessel by U.S. military forces has been called into question, this time by Nicolás Maduro himself. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump must investigate the “alleged attack” against a “supposedly Venezuelan” vessel, which was shot down by the United States in an operation in which U.S….
https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/la-presidencia-destina-71-millones-para-ampliar-y-restaurar-la-villa-diplomatica/ “JB”- I have spent a great deal of time pre-occupied with BDT for,,,,,well it seems like “forever” now. I already know that the Government exhibits a DGAF attitude when it comes to Law Enforcement, Utility Monitoring, Rackateering, Bribery, etc and so on……YET in spite of all of this. It remains the most BEAUTIFUL region…
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/13/for-the-first-time-in-40-years-panamas-deep-and-cold-ocean-waters-fail-to-emerge/ The natural phenomenon of upwelling, which occurs annually in the Gulf of Panama, failed for the first time on record in 2025. A study led by scientists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) indicates that the weakening of the trade winds was the cause of this event. This finding highlights the climate’s…
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/14/over-200-unidentified-migrant-bodies-found-in-the-darien/ The Darien Gap, the treacherous stretch of the jungle linking Colombia and Panama, has once again exposed the brutal realities of mass migration: around 200 bodies of migrants who died while attempting to cross the jungle remain unidentified, many buried in makeshift cemeteries without names, their journeys cut short in one of the…
“JB”- I’m wasting waaaaaayyyyy too much time trying to throw scumbags in jail. 9 years and I am not getting the “LOVE”. I gotta think at least HALF of that 16.5 have been swindled by JH and Co. JBPNO2024 – INSTAGRAM ___________________________________________________________________________________________ https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/10/us-expats-in-panama-facebook-group-soars-to-16500-members-becoming-the-fastest-growing-community-for-expats-in-panama/ Panama City, Panama – 11 September, 2025 – The…
