I call BULLSHIT on this number…….Cortizo states “$800 Million” in Bocas since 2019! Where???
Would love to see itemized “dollar for dollar” list of where money went…. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230918/mef-invirtio-800-millones-bocas The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has invested around $800 million in the province of Bocas del Toro from 2019 to date, according to a MEF report last Thursday. At the 59th edition of the …
Countries unite to stop illegal fishing in Galapagos. I’ll notify GREEN GLOBE as this is good for Panama.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/230918/panama-participa-12-paises-ensayo-militar-pesca-ilegal-galapagos Thirteen countries and the European Union (EU) have participated since Monday, September 18, in “Galapex II 2023”, a joint military exercise in the Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) to form a multinational force against illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing. . The rehearsal, which will last until September 30, involves vessels from …
RED FROG Update: Question before BIG Bullshit Session tomorrow.
Op Ed: James “JB” Bryson For all my friends both old and new, found a lovely little nugget today about a lovely character you have all had the pleasure to meet. Seems like you can’t teach an old CONVICTED CRIMINAL new tricks as FORMER RED FROG HEAD of SECURITY, Cecilio …
Not so good news for Panama in FORBES.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/unicefusa/2023/09/07/unicef-record-numbers-of-child-migrants-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-at-great-risk/?sh=3f1da64571bd UNICEF: Record Numbers Of Child Migrants In Latin America And The Caribbean At Great Risk Maryanne Murray Buechner Brand Contributor UNICEF USA BRANDVOICE| Paid Program Sep 7, 2023,10:36am EDT A new UNICEF Child Alert signals urgent and growing needs of children migrating across the Latin America and Caribbean region …
Great exposure for Panama in FORBES.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petertaylor/2023/09/11/foreign-buyers-are-finally-cooling-on-americas-overheated-housing-market-thats-great-news-for-panam/?sh=148753d7362e The American residential real estate market rarely rocks headlines—despite economically accounting for the largest single share of U.S. gross domestic product (+/- 17%). The Great Recession pushed real estate front and center in the media for a while as the banks collapsed back in 2008. Covid subsequently upended where …
Credicorp removed from ODEBRECHT case as defendants.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230911/gobierno-retira-demanda-credicorp-bank The Panamanian State, through the Minister of Public Security, Juan Manuel Pino, withdrew the civil lawsuit against Credicorp Bank, SA For its part, the banking entity indicated at noon this Monday that “this morning the civil action that mentions our institution, in relation to the case against the construction …
Purchaser, Partner, or Pirate: Who is STEVEN BOLTON? The man behind the green curtain at RED FROG.
Editorial: James “JB” BrysonFor the duration of my eyes being opened, and my continuous issues with RED FROG BEACH and OGI, and the way they treat the owners and prospective new buyers, I have always focussed on JOE HALEY. It is for the simple reason that I have had MULTIPLE …
This is what I LOVE to see after all this time I have felt as an army of one. THANK YOU
This website was placed into the comments of one of my last forays into RED FROG BEACH and the duplicitous swine that run it. I AM NOT BEHIND THIS WEBSITE! PERIOD But Holy Shit does PNO endorse it. https://redfrogproperty.info/ Seems it is obviously done by someone or some group that …
I continue to bang my drum about the Premier problem in our times: IMMIGRATION
From America, Ukraine, to Latin Americas. Immigration and refugees are the issue of the century. Simply fewer places in the world offer a better life as countries and economies struggle. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/mundo/230907/unicef-hay-record-migrantes-menores-america-latina Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing one of the “biggest and most complex crises” of child migration on …
Tough year for Zulay as she faces expulsion from the PRD.
Things have taken a turn for the once shining young star of Panamanian politics. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230907/zulay-defendera-eventual-proceso-expulsion They do! This is how congresswoman Zulay Rodríguez and presidential candidate for free nomination responded to the claims to request her expulsion from the Democratic Revolutionary Party, a political group to which she belongs. On Monday, …
What a CROCK of BULLSHIT!!! “Financial Expert” my ASS!!!!! RED FROG propaganda
Editorial: James “JB” Bryson I thought today’s earlier post was enough to satisfy my itch to shed light on RED FROG. Then I see this rotten piece of a dumpster fire video on YOU TUBE. (thank you “Brigade”). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_xmA9694Tw “Financial Expert” David Clark- that lovely British accent makes him sound …
Thank You Edmund Burke- You can’t unring this RED FROG bell. Redemption is coming.
EDMUND BURKE “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing.” The only change I would make to this great quote from Burke is sub “People” for “Men”. As that is what is happening. “People” are contacting ME completely unsolicited……..and I am …
Colon: Quickly and quietly becoming one of the most dangerous places on Earth.
It is a story I like to touch on, even though there is no earthly reason for ex-Pats to be interested in anything near Colon. But in stories that you find that don’t reach the mainstream papers like “La Estrella” and “La Pensa”, you find the dark underbelly of what …
As mentioned last week, Messi brings out “everyone” in first LA visit.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/230904/messimania-sacudio-angeles Last night’s match between LA FC and Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS) was not just any ordinary game. Despite the fact that this game was marked in red on the billboard, it was also an opportunity for different personalities from the entertainment industry to see striker Lionel Messi …
Panama recognizes the role climate chnage is having on the Canal.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230904/panamenos-reconocen-cambio-climatico-afecta The Panama Canal is facing a crisis due to water shortages. The Panamanian recognizes that affectation. The Gismo Services, SA survey, published monthly in La Estrella de Panamá, revealed that 81% of Panamanians agree that climate change is already affecting the operation of the Panama Canal. According to the survey, …
Florida has to assess damage after Hurricane hits west coast of the state.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/230831/florida-evalua-danos-paso-idalia-avanza-sudeste-ee-uu My family luckily avoided a hit from this storm as it passed Southern part of the state. But every year fingers are crossed. To all PNO Ex-Pats that might have been affected, heres hoping all get back to normal soon. Florida began this Thursday, August 31, to assess the …
A little late to the party here Ricardo?!?! Duh. Just say corrupt as Holy Hell
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230831/ricardo-lombana-hay-gente-asamblea Don’t go out on a limb or anything here…….”people in the Assembly should be in jail”. No shit Ricardo Lombana was the big surprise in the 2019 presidential elections, after obtaining an honorable third place with 368,962 votes, having surpassed the candidate of the then ruling Panameñista Party, and …
Martinelli has not even started campaigning, and slimy Gaby is full blast.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230831/martinelli-carrizo-siguen-empate-tecnico As I have championed the voice of the working class before, Martinelli, who has been hunted like no other of the scheming Presidents of the past, has done his tme. Was exonerated. His children. done their time, paid back kick back funds, and also exonnerated in US courts, is …
ODEBRECHT: Still up to their neck in shit. Is progress really happening?
http://elsiglo.com.pa/internacional/fiscalia-colombiana-imputa-cargos-10-exfuncionarios-corrupcion-odebrecht/24233815 On August 17, they announced that they would charge more than 50 people The Colombian prosecutor’s office charged ten former officials of the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), implicated in alleged irregularities in a contract with the Brazilian company Odebrecht for the construction of the Ruta del Sol II highway, as announced two …
FREE ZONE celebrates anniversary by showing immense growth.
In its 75th anniversary, the Colon Free Zone (ZLC) seems to be sailing with a strong wind in its favor after a post-pandemic recovery, mainly due to the significant increase in the importation of raw materials for medicines. An analysis of the month of July (2023) indicates that the ZLC …
Indigenous Panamanians: So often overlooked are trying to be a part of tourism.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230830/indigenas-ngaebe-bugle-apuntan-turismo-mostrar-preservar-cultura A traditional ritual with smoke and purified water allows visitors to enter the forest or houses in the Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous communities of southern Costa Rica, where their inhabitants are beginning to see tourism as an opportunity to showcase and preserve their culture. and to generate income. Nearly 3,200 Ngäbe-Buglé …
Tocumen continues to expand into recognized International airport.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230830/s-p-global-ratings-mejora-perspectiva-calificacion-aeropuerto-internacional-tocumen#google_vignette The risk rating agency S&P Global Ratings changed the outlook from negative to stable and confirmed the ‘BBB’ rating of Tocumen International Airport, SA (AITSA), the entity reported this Wednesday, August 30. Tocumen’s credit evaluation incorporates the support of the Panamanian government, an aspect that the rating agency considers …
As discussed in US debates: Illegal Immigration may be #1 problem of the world!
Happening in Panama right under our noses each day. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230828/snm-traslada-migrantes-varados-chiriqui-26-agosto-ingresaron-4-mil-provincia In order for a group of migrants to continue their journey to the Paso Canoas border sector and then cross the border with Costa Rica, the National Migration Service (SNM), in the province of Chiriquí, coordinated their transfer with the …
“Messimania” hits the US like the Beattles.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/230827/messimania-revoluciona-futbol-estados-unidos Back home, as I am a “futbol” fan, Lionel Messi has changed the landscape of South Forida sports. My family went to one of the games and the lowest ticket was $200. Despite the fact that it is not the first time that the MLS has had international stars …
Panama, with Jamaica and Colombia to address sea pollution, some good news.
Have them start at a self proclaimed “Eco-Resort” in Bocas del Toro!!!!!!!!! Panama, Jamaica and Colombia launched the project ‘Reduce marine plastics and plastic pollution in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean’. The initiative created through a circular economy approach will be led by the United Nations Environment …
Union Secretary feels Cortizo is divorced from the common worker.
After a year of the biggest social outbreak of the post-invasion era, the demands of popular organizations are still on the table. Saúl Méndez, general secretary of the Single Union of Construction and Similar Workers (Suntracs), said that the Executive “never complied” with the agreements made to face the high …
Meeting notes update from the king of Liars.
So hello Bocas Brigade. I truly hope all are well. I’m my continuing effort to speak the truth and be a stick in the wheel that is Red Frog and OGI, I’d like to provide some essay on the notes of his latest communication with an extremely divided flock. Let …
To avoid losing money and stress, keep your frogs in Panama “YELLOW” ;-)
According to the authorities, the event had the objective of transmitting and strengthening the educational community and the population in general. “It seeks to spread a message of the conservation of natural ecosystems, avoiding contamination and enrichment of forests, so that it can be released to its natural area,” said …
Anyone remember this FTC crime? reminding owners of the lies of Joe Haley.
This one is a great one because very recently the Government has enacted new policies due to people using FAKE endorsements. Something Joe is a master at. I have heard from former employees and owners alike, that “C.CLARK” is a manifestation, or more aptly put a LIE!! For all of …
REALIZING GOALS just getting started.
The political party Realizando Metas, founded by Ricardo Martinelli, displaced the long-standing Panameñista Party from the third position with the most adherents. The last update of the Electoral Organization Directorate, dated August 17, details that RM reached a membership of 245,302 and thus becomes the third group with the most …