The Window came and went,,,,,,,thank God no more altruism. RFB sheep literally on an “island

Op Ed: “JB” I am finally able to place a pin in my RFB issues, in that additonal information was provided to the FBI field office and “NO” additonal plaintiffs were added.  So it is done, and nobody else will be able to be party to any benefits of an indictment.  Which is appropriate when…

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Local Panamanians. Happy Labor Day

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/mulino-en-su-mensaje-por-el-dia-del-trabajador-ustedes-son-el-motor-que-mueven-al-pais-HG12272533 The president extended his message to each worker in the different sectors, including health, public safety and service. The President of the Republic, José Raúl Mulino , extended his congratulations on Labor Day , which is celebrated this May 1, 2025. “ I want to congratulate every hardworking man and woman. Each one of you is a fundamental…

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PANAMA’s whistleblowers at Comptroller reveal the “palm greasing” still all over Politics

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/top-5-de-los-diputados-que-mas-gastan-en-planilla-en-la-asamblea-nacional-MF12245328 The Comptroller’s Office published for the first time details of officials hired by the Assembly, revealing how much they earn, which office they work in, and for how long. According to the National Assembly ‘s payroll , published today by the Comptroller General’s Office , the representative with the highest monthly payroll expenditure is: 1. Benicio Robinson of the Democratic Revolutionary…

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At times I can’t stand this place, but then I remember why WONDERFUL WILDLIFE and OCEANS

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/travel/birding-panama-nature.html “Follow me,” Nando said. “I know where it lives.” It was late morning, hot, humid and quiet. Shafts of sunlight cut through the jungle as we followed a path through the latticed shade. A few hundred yards away, gigantic cargo ships stacked with containers chugged along the Panama Canal. But that was another world….

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Proudly recognizes TODAY- EARTH DAY 2025

Anyone who knows me, fully understands how I view nature, wildlife, the ocean, and our wonderful planet.  So in my life, EARTH DAY is quite meaningful, Below is the OFFICIAL LINK to “EARTH DAY 2025” https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/   Also another LOCAL blog with some great advice for people here. https://playacommunity.com/panama-articles/coronado-community/8038-celebrating-earth-day-in-panama.html   Earth Day 2025: These products…

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PANAMA reflects fondly on passing of POPE FRANCIS, his role in Panama’s Youth

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/gobierno-decreta-3-dias-de-duelo-nacional-por-muerte-del-papa-francisco-que-implica-FA11998962 The government of Panama declared April 22, 23, and 24, 2025, as a day of national mourning for the death of Pope Francis . Flags will fly at half-mast in public and private institutions nationwide. He woke up fine, but at 7:00 a.m. he felt sick! The Vatican reveals the cause of the Pope’s death. What…

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Holiday break is over, but Canal issue will not be ending anytime soon

https://newsroompanama.com/2025/04/22/the-worlds-eyes-are-focused-on-the-panama-canal/ There is an adage “nothing happens in a vacuum” and that is particularly true of strategic waterways like the Panama Canal.  The Trump Administration’s pressuring of Panama to sell the two container terminals at each end of the Panama Canal owned by Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong owned CK Hutchinson…

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