A liitle REGISTRO PUBLICO check. How does old “CV” at RED FROG justify LOT sales appraised at $1k??
“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 …
PNO people need to “STEP the F—K” Up!!! Ex-Pats on FB over 16.5K. IMPRESSIVE.
“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 – …
My F—–G country is literally EATING ITSELF FROM WITHIN LIKE A PARASITE. Where is it???
WE ARE GOING TO BLAME CARTOONS NOW????? IF SO, I KNOW OF A “ROADRUNNER” and a “MEXICAN MOUSE” WREAKING HAVOC ON THE HIGHWAYS!!! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/south-park-charlie-kirk-maga-1236368149/ “JB”- I really don’t do a swan dive into politics often, as it is very much the reason I am here as an Ex-Pat. But the past …
………well according to this post, the answer seems to be YES.
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/04/national-police-receive-vehicles-to-strengthen-security-in-tourist-areas/ The National Police’s Special Environmental, Rural, and Tourism Police Service (SEPART) received 19 vehicles through a cooperation agreement signed between the Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Security to strengthen security in areas of interest to both nationals and tourists. The deputy director general of the National …
Anti-American sentiment growing in LATAM nations affected from US Immigrant crackdown.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/protests-in-spain-mexico-target-travelers-as-overtourism-anger-grows.html Are “We” not far behind?? Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a “rumbling” outside. From the restaurant’s second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the …
Sketchy Meetings, Illegal Board Changes, just another day at “RED FRAUD BEACH”.
OP ED: “JB” Biggest JOKE ever that PANAMA MEDIA is asleep at the wheel, and my stupid ass has to keep turning the kitchen lights on. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Turtle Beach Hacienda Corporation sued PH Red Frog Beach Club and OGI, before Bocas del Toro Circuit Judge. Turtle claims that OGI’s meeting …
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 …
EX-PATS- 401K’s and Retirement Investors, US markets respond to Trump, but IRAN states otherwise.
“JB”- Week starts with (2) POSITIVE days amid Trump statements, but IRAN states NO CEASEFIRE reached. ?!?! https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/22/stock-market-today-live-updates.html MON- UP (350 pts) https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/23/stock-market-today-live-updates.html TODAY- UP (500 pts ) https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/iran-desmiente-a-trump-y-rechaza-hasta-el-momento-un-cese-de-hostilidades-con-israel-EJ13924198 Tehran clarifies that there is no agreed truce. The Iranian government makes any military pause conditional on the …
Mulino recognizes there is much more to the “Shit Show” occurring in Bocas del Toro
In a brief comment to the media, Mulino also stated that he does not doubt the political influence. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/mulino-sobre-crisis-en-bocas-del-toro-hay-influencia-politica-DD13890056 President José Raúl Mulino declared on the afternoon of Sunday, June 22, that he has no doubt that there is political influence in the crisis in Bocas del Toro. In a …
EX -PAT ALERT: Looking out for PNO friends in BDT. No Internet or Phones. Be Cautious
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/autoridades-suspenden-servicios-de-internet-y-telefonia-en-bocas-del-toro-HP13855200 PLEASE SEND ANY UPDATES OR INFO TO INSTAGRAM: jbpno2024 FOR Re-POSTING Government Minister Dinoska Montalvo has requested that the National Public Services Authority (ASEP) suspend internet and telephone services throughout the province of Bocas del Toro. This measure follows the National Government ‘s announcement that it was declaring …
This is GOOD press for PANAMA,….but comes with a caveat, “RETIREES-DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE”
JB OP Ed: While I always love pieces in “International” periodicals and Magazines that show how PANAMA is such a GREAT choice for “RETRIREES: and “EX-PATS”, I have learned very well that you can’t believe all the shiny ads and pumped up hype during the solicitation process. It can get you …
Journalists threatened with “spears” in Bocas…….kinda like Red Frog Villa Owners.
The journalists were threatened with spears and stripped of their work equipment while covering Operation Omega. Hi- Cecilio!!!! https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/preocupacion-por-agresion-a-periodistas-en-bocas-del-toro-no-se-puede-exigir-cobertura-silenciando-a-la-prensa-BF13703222 Four journalistic associations in the country expressed their “concern” this Monday, June 16, over the assault suffered by three journalists this Saturday, June 14, in the province of Bocas del Toro …
Simply more and more coming out,,,,and “I” thankfully am on the sidelines and just enjoying it.
https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/como-el-suntracs-hipoteco-tierras-de-extrabajadores-a-su-propia-cooperativa/ Exclusive Subscribers Investigation How did Suntracs mortgage land from former workers to its own cooperative? Monica Palm June 2, 2025 – 12:04 AM The 14 mortgaged properties are located in Red Frog Beach Club, on Bastimentos Island, Colón. _______________________________________________________________________________________ OP ED: ****** James “JB” Bryson****** UNRELATED TO RE-POSTED …
EX-PAT ALERT: Just an old “FYI”
Two passengers from Medellín, Colombia, attempted to enter the country through Panama Pacific International Airport with $62,017 in undeclared cash. Both foreigners are family members. They were discovered during a second inspection by on-duty inspectors, who asked the passengers to remove all the money they had in their clothing. The …
EX PAT ALERT: Double Homicide suspect recently apprehended by INTERPOL
On Monday night, May 19, Interpol Panama learned that the suspect was traveling to Panama City. The National Police announced on Tuesday morning, May 20, that following international collaboration between police officers, a man was captured and is wanted by Spain under a red notice for extradition purposes due to …
………Continued. READ MORE on “PNO” people.
Since 1987, Panama has legally granted visas to foreign retirees and pensioners so that they can choose to reside in the country. A global survey indicates that foreign retirees and pensioners have chosen Panama as their retirement destination in 2025. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-lidera-encuesta-como-destino-de-retiro-PF10623581 According to the Global Retirement Index by International Living …
PANAMA continues to be towards top of heap for retirees. * READ MY ARCHIVES FIRST DIPSHITS
OP ED: “JB” : I love PANAMA – “OBVIOUSLY”. But any potential NEWCOMER to our shores that DOES NOT use 7 years worth of research on my site PRIOR to writing a check is making a MISTAKE. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-principal-destino-de-atraccion-para-la-economia-plateada-OD12442286 The country led the top ten of the Annual Global Retirement …
For OLD TIME’s SAKE….why not? A trip down memory lane. “RFB and PNO-A love story”
Please enjoy this PICTUREBOOK retrospective of 7 years of my LIFE where I did all I could to wave these RED FLAGS!! “Once upon a time there was a cranky vet with a “bullshit” Ex-Pat blog in Panama……………” Cease and Desist(1) 09-jul.-2019 10-35-52 (1) SuspensionofServicesLetter-COAMay312023 (1) “And …
Muzzle OFF on RED FROG Bullshit, Hello 2025, I couldn’t even make it to APRIL. In HOT WATER.
OP ED: “JB” Hello all- I feel both a sense of relief and defeat at the same time. As I basically need to kiss my wife’s ass for what will probably be an inordinate amount of time, in addition to ignoring my son in law and my physician’s advice to …
Is this “REALLY” going to happen? It’s getting “Ri-goddamn-diculous”. READ this EX-PATS
Op ED: “JB” As I slowly settle back into my “Panama” mode after three months home for the holidays, I am a bit amazed that this “narrative” is still maintaining traction. REALLY???? TRUMP IS GOING TO TAKE BACK THE CANAL!!!! Again,………REALLY??? This is hyperbole and political bluster on …
CALI FIRES CAUSE UPTICK in EX-PAT TRAVEL-
OP ED: “JB” The US Dept. of Immigration has seen more Americans either applying, updating, or revising their travel documents in the aftermath of the decimating fires that have wiped out much of Newport Beach and Malibu. Be it owners who have personally been displaced leaving to use a vacation …
EX-PAT ALERT: Incoming retirees flocking to BOQUETE’ as preferred destination.
https://businessinsider.mx/boquete-panama-how-to-retire-in-paradise-cost-of-living-2024-8/?r=US&IR=T Stepping inside TapOut Sports Zone Bar and Grill in Boquete, Panama, is like stepping inside suburban America. The menu features American staples like cheeseburgers, barbecue chicken sandwiches, and Philly cheesesteaks. Flat-screen TVs sit above the bar, airing the latest game. On Friday nights, you might catch a band …
NOW on to MEXICO: Please be informed and know the TRUTH
OP ED: by “ME” J.B Bryson https://apnews.com/article/mexico-elections-president-governorships-lopez-obrador-d7fef5c7ac964072401ba6d9809dd7d4 Hello all- for those that have been on PNO since the onset 7 years ago, some may recall what I did before I retired. I spent 26 years working for the CBP. For those not familiar with the acronym is “Customs and Border …
PREZ MULINO: Take a look at RED FROG BEACH in Bocas!! New ASEP fines for operating without concession.
How does 20 years under 4 administrations without a concession sound? Arbitrarily assigning different prices per KwH that are unregulated and essentially a “monopoly” run by an asshole that has been permitted to act with impunity. TAKE A LOOK at ECO-FLOW. Your Welcome Prez. Your pal- “JB”. AMERICAN and …
Panama not yet lost it’s luster as RETIREMENT DESTINATION.
https://businessinsider.mx/boomer-moving-to-panama-new-mexico-hamptons-best-places-move-2024-4/?r=US&IR=T George Stumpp recently moved permanently to Panama after 15 years of living there on and off.George Stumpp George Stumpp, a retired bartender, lives comfortably in Panama after moving from New Mexico. Stumpp rents two properties as Airbnbs, supplementing his income in a country with good healthcare. He said Panama …