PANAMA requires “REAL” western developers to take advantage of regional positivity.
OP ED: James “JB” Bryson- I certainly have much to critique about the way things are done in my adopted home here. I still feel that despite the “boon” we see in Panama City, there lies a 3rd world underbelly we can’t seem to shake. With every “Four Seasons” or …
“La Estrella ” Editorial sheds a better than PNO light on Democratic challenges in Panama.
Let’s let the others chime in and see what they say, https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/politica/un-sistema-electoral-antidemocratico-BC6400993?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc By Carlos Guevara Mann ‘Let’s focus on the 2019 elections to get a more precise idea of the undemocratic nature of the electoral system. That year, with 31% of the presidential vote, added to the 2% that Molirena contributed, …
Mentioned this last week,,,,the “cannibalism” of Panama politics. It really is a JOKE.
OP ED: by “JB” Do I “really” have to put this in print? Do I “really” have to lay it all out there to be seen? As if ANYONE does not know this already? PANAMA IS CORRUPT AS HELL!!!!!!!! PERIOD From the jungles of Bocas del Toro, to the mansion …
“SPOCK” is nothing if not determined and consistent.
OP ED “JB”- Sort of a dead time for me topic wise as nothing is particularly “juicy” to chime in on. Pretty much the opposite of an election year back home. Romelo Roux- whom “PNO” has lovingly monikered “Spock” for years now because, well,……………………….? OK, having passed the obvious, it …
Get ready for a bloodbath election year. Gloves are off with these people.
This was covered in great detail for both of our Spanish and English readers, but as I welcomed the “NEW” readers and contributors to life here in PANAMA, people considering retirement, and Ex-Pat status. I like to cover just how “cannibalisitic” the political scene is down here. I have to …
“Un pez se pudre de la cabeza hacia abajo”
EDITORIAL: La Presidenta de la Corte Suprema de Panamá (María Eugenia López) sigue pareciendo estar haciendo todo lo que está dentro de su poder y más allá para evitar que Ricardo Martinelli (RM) se postule y se convierta en el próximo Presidente de Panamá (¿Le suena familiar)? En mi tierra …
Who would sacrifice “God Given Natural Beauty” to make a buck?? Give you one hint……..
Op Ed: Well the holidays were fantastic. Got to see my Grandaughter ( my God is she growing!!) . She made the Dean’s List, and she is becoming John Legend on the piano. I truly hope everyone else’s was as rewarding as mine. Even got the wife to somehow chug …
EX-PATS: Perform your Due Diligence BEFORE writing the check in PANAMA investment.
“JB” Op Ed If your new to this blog, pay close attention. If your a veteran, same old story of me venting my shit. I just posted a POSITIVE outlook contributed by both La Estrella, CNN, and Trip Advisor, that list PANAMA as a “must visit” tourist destination. Key word …
Time to take advantage of early positive outlook on Tourism for 2024
Editorial La Estrella de Panamá journalists@laestrella.com.pa 01/06/2024 00:00 PANAMA is perceived in better eyes in the world and we must take advantage of that. A couple of days ago, CNN Travel included the isthmus as one of the 24 destinations to visit in 2024. The media praises its tropical forests and …
Interesting article about 2024 outlook for Panama.
https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/panama-feliz-navidad-pero-prospero-ano-nuevo-LY5616850?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc In 2024 the country will inaugurate a new government, it will face the process of closing the Donoso mine, and Panama’s relations with China will obviously be on the table. The festive and consumerist atmosphere is palpable in almost all Panamanian capitals; Can you imagine the tension if the anti-mining …
I’m about to relax after a Long week, Love to my “Bocas Brigade” Here’s where we are: SUNDAY
In retrospect I can’t truly fathom the work I have put into this criminal enterprise. I am in luck to have a biographer who has kept perfect accounting of my postings. Why they saved everything I have said about JOE HALEY- STEVEN BOLTON- DANIEL CRANNEY, RICARODO SERVERINO,MIRANDA BUSSING, LORA HASSEN, …
Requested posting from one of your own: Well written and poignant concerning what ONE MAN can do to a good group of people.
ENGLISH A reflection of what should be: Red Frog Beach has the potential to be the premier location in Panama for real estate investment. The beaches are breathtaking. The wildlife is constantly a source of amazement. The flora and fauna are heavenly. At every turn there is something to see. …
Make love to your money “one last time”. Light a candle, pour some wine, cause if you give it to your boy in Bocas, you will never see it again!
(JB posting for a good friend)—— You will never see the real books, never see the real land or underlying asset, never get the truth, Your better off taking a walk down the beach with a bottle of Bourbon and a joint. Look at the ocean, listen to the waves, …
Honoring Request of Red Frog Owner:
Before I sign off for the weekend, I wanted to post something that a Red Frog Beach owner asked me to do yesterday. My first question was with two sites that have popped up that I have ZERO to do with, why not them? And secondly, should I not be sending …
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 …
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 …
ATTN: RED FROG Owners and Potential Investors- GREEN GLOBE my ASS!!!!!
How about a little copywrite infringement with a sprinkle of false advertising and straight up BULLSHIT? I promised that I would be following up on my visit to RED FROG BEACH and I am. I am hopeful many read my last post about the Contract of Adhesion, that I went …
READER CONTRIBUTION: Pharma Pollution threatens beautiful Juan Diaz River
Steps being taken by conservationists to clean river with odd (yet effective) contraption. Introduction The Juan Díaz River watershed extends nearly 322 square kilometers and is composed of several medium- and small-sized rivers within the Panama and San Miguelito Districts. Before emptying into Panama Bay, the river flows through mudflats …
DARIEN- flat out one of the most DANGEROUS places on Earth.
https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/darien-gap-feature/ CONTENT NOT written by JB. The Pan-American Highway is an epic 19,000-mile route that starts at Prudhoe Bay in Alaska and terminates at the southernmost end of South America in Ushuaia, Argentina. It’s continuous except for a small section missing along the southern border of Panama, often referred to …
UNSOLICITED reply from FORMER RED FROG hierarchy.
I have mentioned in the past that the people that are pursuing the actual actions and cases against RED FROG BEACH, OGI, etc are those that have cooperated and many have been ex-employees. NOT Dan Cranney, who has refused multiple times to contact the forces at work and instead has chosen …
INSIDE JOB!!!! RED FROG OWNERS respond in droves to SECURITY PIECE.
As I sit here one week after speaking of the security, or lack thereof, at RED FROG BEACH, or SCAMIA, or ZAMIA, whatever the hell they are trying to scrub 20 years of lies, mis-allocated funds, and blatant false advertising, PNO received this little gem. Sent to me from the …
Have to post. This actually just occurred to me.
Perhaps, being an ex-pat and living here has made me obtuse over the years to something that is very clear. Panamanians as a WHOLE, do not speak English very well. (if at all). We have travelled to Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic to name a few. All have in general …
So what was Nito’s meeting with US about Venezuela??? “Turn them back Home!!!”
US and Panama face same problem. Reminds me of the Cuban expulsion into Miami into the 80’s. Not that these people are all criminals, in that Maduro shows absolutely no care for his people. US and Panama greatly affected. This just a year after the so called “Mexico Migration”. And …
ASK JOYCE: PNO readers please visit podcast
To all PNO readers– I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to advise that I have an upcoming podcast interview on October 22nd at 1pm CT. I will need to gather a couple more photos of the David area, so if you happen have any that will be …
I call palgiarism…LOL…….
Some years ago, I had a section called “Asshole of the Week” . My feedback was that I was too hard, so I ceased. But “La Estrella” then started “Crybaby of the Week” Watered down for sure, but I like what they do. I still say it is my …
Never TOO early. PNO push for MARTINELII. ALL THE WAY 100%
OP ED: “JB” As Panama is my “HOME”, and has been for quite some time, I encourage those “tweeners” of Ex-Pats to take the same stance that if you are RETIRED and spend the majority of their time here should become more involved in the political process. With all of …
ASK JOYCE: SEPTEMBER: Getting Help and Coaching for Re-Location
OP ED by Joyce Barr: Contributor for PNO She Got Coached and Got Out! From my client Deloris Young, who has recently relocated to Panama with the assistance of BLAST! So, if you want to get out, get coached! Hola! Greetings Ladies! It was about two years ago that I …
Latino writer showing progress at early age is promising to keep literature a lost art.
I blog, anyone can “blog” if they can type. It’s basically online gasbagging. But every now and again I get to feel like a writer (something I loved so much as a kid). I write my own comics when times were tight and my mind was an open field of …
The Boys are Back in Town: RED FROG BEACH seeks to raise $37 MILLION in CRYPTOCURRENCY. LOL
Yes, indeed. Those massive piles of duplicitous bastards are back at it in good ol’ BOCAS DEL TORO. Besides a glitzy website, RED FROG BEACH is nothing more than a massive pile of dogshit and debt. Love your addresses to the troops though, you still have a shitload of “Heaven’s …