Immigrants across the World left in LIMBO via PANAMA
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/08/06/us-deportees-unable-to-return-to-home-countries-are-left-in-limbo-in-panama/ People who left countries such as Afghanistan and Nigeria in fear of their lives feel abandoned in Central America. If Salana is sent back to Afghanistan, she will be stoned to death. Of that, she is certain. Yet over the past six months, she has been asked – …
“REAL” developers doing some “REAL” developing down in BDT. Miracles do happen.
“JB”– Those goddamn “pirates” at it again. Just bringing business and jobs to BDT that’s all. And I hear they do background checks to not employ MURDERERS. Soggy Bottom Bar & Grill is a new establishment on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama, opened in July 2025. Located on Wizard …
An unconventional “Canal War” exists between US and Chinese corporations for Port control.
International shipping companies are competing to purchase CK Hutchison’s ports, while in Panama the concession contract is being challenged by the Comptroller General’s Office. For many, the ports of Cristóbal and Balboa are just another prize in one of the largest transactions in recent maritime history, but for Panama, they …
Ex-Pat making a dent in the Cacao market. SECOND story I am aware of the same.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/08/03/part-1-from-silicon-valley-to-the-jungles-of-chiriqui/ In 2011, Lyn Bishop left behind the fast-paced tech world of Silicon Valley in search of something more grounded. What she found was an overgrown, abandoned pasture near La Concepción, Chiriquí. She jokes that the razor grass was so dense she had to “swim” through it. But beneath …
HOLY SHIT!!!! Are you telling me that this office is actually OPEN????? WOW.
“JB”- Must not have a BDT branch……… Four public officials have been sanctioned by ANTAI for ethical violations, including traveling while incapacitated and being hired despite legal disqualifications. The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) has imposed sanctions on four public servants assigned to the Central Government for serious violations of the …
SHOCKER: More PANAMA embezzlement. The World Heavyweight Champ of LATAM Scumbags!!
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/26/the-anti-corruption-prosecutors-office-arrested-four-former-district-representatives-for-alleged-embezzlement/ A Chiriquí judge and a Veraguas magistrate charged and ordered the arrest of the former representative and treasurer of the Dolega Communal Board for alleged embezzlement due to the irregular handling of decentralization funds through the Comprehensive Sustainable Development Program (PDIS). Meanwhile, in a second hearing held with …
Arrivals at Tocumen to receive the “HAWAII/ALOHA” greeting when coming to PANAMA.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/26/tourists-welcomed-at-tocumen-airport-with-panamanian-tradition-and-polleras/ Panama City: A colorful and moving parade of women and girls dressed in various styles of pollera, the traditional Panamanian costume, surprised thousands of travelers this Friday at Terminals 1 and 2 of Tocumen International Airport. The event, the first of its kind at the airport, aimed to pay tribute …
Interesting: How is it the “Pirates” and “Land Grabbers” are in FORBES and CONDE’ NAST all the time?
“JB”- Editorial Back in the day, before I came to the crystal clear realization that Joe Haley and RFB are all a pack of schemsters, liars, and bullies- I actually have documented calls and e-mails from this prick. He opined consistently how they (RFB) were “Victims” of TRES CRUCES and …
Who doesn’t love a good cup of “Joe”….* NOT the lying PRICK,…….but COFFEE.
“Luxury Coffee”….Go figure. Well I guess if you pay $12 USD for a goddamn STARBUCKS back home, why not???? This just helps my buddy at CACAO 70. Make that paper. The eighth edition of La Cosecha toured the most prominent coffee farms in the production of coffee, …
FYI- these are the “Under the Radar” tid bits that explain TRUMP’s 24/7 “hard on” for PANAMA
“JB”- This is why it is called a “Trade War”. The agreement provides for the transfer of 90% of the stake in the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal, currently operated by CK Hutchison. China’s largest shipping company, state-owned giant Cosco , is negotiating its entry into the BlackRock- led consortium that will …
It’s NOT the Sharks that are DANGEROUS. UNDERTOW/RIP CURRENT kills “The Cosby Show” Actor
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/22/rip-currents-and-undertows-take-lives-in-panama-and-costa-rica-beaches/ Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned on Sunday, aged 54, while vacationing in Costa Rica. The Emmy-nominated The Cosby Show actor was pulled under by strong currents despite rescue efforts from bystanders and emergency responders. THE COSBY SHOW — Pictured: Malcolm Jamal-Warner as Theo Huxtable He rose to fame as Theo Huxtable on The …
An ABSOLUTE UNREAL attempt at CELEBRITY “FAKE” FRAUD may have just occurred. STAND BY!!!
“JB” Bryson- Hello “PNO”ers. Have you ever been just rolling through the endless void of the internet, and come across stories of people “POSING” as FAMOUS CELEBRITIES to get FREE SHIT. I heard of one yesterday and I HOPE to GOD it is TRUE. I just want the GO AHEAD …
Bocas and PANAMA’s dependence on the magical “Banana” has caused quite the shitstorm.
https://www.prensa.com/politica/fincas-vacias-y-sin-respuestas-en-bocas-del-toro-el-regreso-amargo-de-mil-trabajadores-bananeros/ About 1,000 banana workers attempted to return this week to five farms operated by Ilara Holdings , a concessionaire of the Chiquita banana company in Bocas del Toro , following a court ruling that declared their nearly two-month strike illegal. The government is negotiating with Chiquita to reactivate 20% of its operations …
Respected COLOMBIAN hotel franchise is re-opening locales in PANAMA.
History and culture were some of the main attractions for GH Hotels to return to Canal land. The Colombian hotel franchise GHL Hoteles announced its return to the Panamanian market with the start of the transition process to assume operation of the Radisson Hotel Panama Canal, located a few steps …
JFC…..I was a “fan”, but this MF’er is losing his appeal with me. STFU
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/16/we-cannot-and-should-not-lose-a-banana-plantation-job-in-bocas-del-toro-says-martinelli/ According to the president of Realizando Metas, a banana plantation job in Bocas del Toro cannot and should not be lost. “It’s not just thousands of jobs, but the image projected after what happened with the copper mines, disputed ports, etc., combined with the gross manipulation of justice and …
FOREIGN MINISTER already making the rounds on social circuit as PANAMA passes “velvet rope”.
Let the “dog and pony” show begin. PANAMA makes it to the VIP Room. The foreign minister emphasized that removing the country from the list was one of the current Panamanian government’s priorities “from day one.” Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha celebrated Panama’s removal from the European Union (EU) money …
Despite robust numbers, most PANAMANIANS not feeling benefit of economic growth.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/hacer-economia-como-si-la-gente-importara-la-cara-de-la-inequidad-en-panama-AF14229889 Panama’s economic growth is not reflected in the quality of life of most of its citizens. While macroeconomic figures are used as a political argument, social indicators show growing inequality, unemployment, and social discontent. Some time ago, I was speaking with the former president of the Colon Free Trade …
Cacao season kick starts in Bocas. Look soon for “CACAO 70”.
“JB”- A buddy of mine has started to cultivate his own Cacao processing out of Bocas del Toro, as Cacao demand increases worldwide. It will be distributed via “MI BELLA IMPORTS”. I wish his group the best as I am aware he is sitting on a mountain of Cacao down …
New “pariah” Martinelli sounds like “sour grapes” for Mulino unshackled with new EU status.
People are going “all in” and betting hard on Panama with removal from “Gray List”. And IMHO, sounds like RM is a bit “frosty” in thinking of all the money he could have made if this was the case when he was in charge. Hey “Rico”, you and your family …
The US has an active SOCOM military presence here in PANAMA….what is the reason?
Members of the Joint Task Force-Bravo of the Southern Command arrived in the country last week. Hundreds of Panamanian police units, along with U.S. military personnel, began joint training exercises this Monday as part of Operation Panamax Alfa 2025 , which authorities say is aimed at protecting the Canal and other strategic …
The party founded by ousted Martinelli seeking legitimacy and orginization.
The absence of the list of representatives from Realizando Metas keeps the formation of the working committees blocked. The ruling Realizing Goals (RM) party will present today the list of representatives who will serve on each of the 15 legislative committees . Representative Luis Eduardo Camacho announced this . https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/realizando-metas-entregara-lista-de-diputados-se-destrabara-la-conformacion-de-comisiones-PJ14482683 The absence of the RM party’s …
Has the flow of migration through “DARIEN” come to an end or at least a pause??
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/comunidad-de-bajo-chiquito-se-adapta-al-fin-del-paso-masivo-de-migrantes-por-la-selva-de-darien-EA14411360 With a population of around 400, this indigenous village on the banks of the Tuquesa River received more than 2,000 migrants per day during the peak migration flow months. The indigenous village of Bajo Chiquito, the first to reach hundreds of migrants daily in Panama after crossing the Darien …
PANAMA to host important meeting about sustainable fishing operations.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/11/the-meeting-of-the-inter-american-tropical-tuna-commission-will-be-hosted-again-by-panama/ From September 1 to 5, 2025, Panama will host the meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) for the second consecutive year. This international meeting will bring together representatives from 20 countries, more than a dozen non-governmental organizations, 250 in-person observers, and another 200 participants connected virtually, with the aim …
Massive layoffs disrupt labor in BDT from “Chiquita” situation.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/11/after-massive-layoffs-in-bocas-panamas-president-mulino-pushes-for-chiquitas-return/ Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino pledged on Wednesday to do everything possible to convince U.S. banana giant Chiquita Brands to resume operations in the country, after the company shut down during a strike and protests that caused it millions in losses. Chiquita ceased operations and laid off about 7,000 workers at …
Resort and Hotel brand founded in PANAMA on the lam. Look into the CRYSTAL BALL “Red Frog” Employees….
https://www.prensa.com/economia/representantes-de-cadena-hotelera-selina-en-costa-rica-son-buscados-por-el-ministerio-de-trabajo-200-extrabajadores-alegan-falta-de-pagos-tras-cierre/ The Costa Rican Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) remains unable to locate the legal representatives of the Selina hotel chain, following the closure of 11 establishments between August 2023 and May 2024, leaving at least 200 workers without their employment benefits. Collective Hospitality acquires majority stake of …
One of the most SUCCESSFUL SOCCER coaches in history sentenced to PRISON for TAX FRAUD
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/carlo-ancelotti-condenado-a-un-ano-de-carcel-por-fraude-tributario-en-2014-LC14349398 The Provincial Court of Madrid also sentenced him to a fine of 386,361.93 euros in relation to the 2014 fraud. Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was sentenced Wednesday to one year in prison for a crime against the Spanish Treasury during the 2014 fiscal year, while he was …
PANAMA off the EU “Gray List”
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/09/mulino-on-panamas-removal-from-the-european-unions-gray-list-it-was-a-titanic-effort/ Coclé: President José Raúl Mulino said he was “pleased” after Panama’s exclusion from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering. During an opening ceremony for the new Río Hato Health Center, the president emphasized that a “titanic effort” had been made, forcing him and his government to “push against all odds.” He noted …
Still AMERICAN Vet after all these years. HAPPY 4th to all of PNO.
To all my EX-PAT readers, visitors, and friends…… HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY !!!!!!!!
NEWSFLASH: Study shows BIGGEST concern among PANAMANIANS is CORRUPTION!!! WOW???
“JB”- Did they “HONESTLY” need to do a study to determine this???? All they needed to do was read my “shitty little blog” – * JH 2021 LMFAO https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/encuesta-vea-panama-la-corrupcion-es-la-principal-preocupacion-de-los-panamenos-CH14204446 Respondents believe that the country’s main problems are corruption, unemployment and the high cost of living. One year into President …
Don’t look now, ….but we might have a PANAMANIAN “Wonder Woman”.
Speculation arose after fans noticed that Gunn was following Adria Arjona, an actress known for her roles in Andor and Hit Man, on Instagram. James Gunn, director and current co-head of DC Studios, recently addressed rumors about the possible casting of a new Wonder Woman. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/vida-y-cultura/la-hija-de-ricardo-arjona-adria-podria-ser-la-nueva-mujer-maravilla-AF14223210 Speculation arose after fans noticed …