PRIVATE ISLAND RETREATS have increased appeal. (If done RIGHT. #NOTREDFROGBEACH )
https://www.businessinsider.com/panama-isla-palenque-private-island-luxury-2024-8?r=MX&IR=T I spent three nights on Isla Palenque, a five-star private island resort in Panama. As I dined on three-course meals and enveloped myself in nature, I discovered true relaxation. It was a trip unlike any other, and I now want to add private islands to every vacation. As I …
Process of RE-PATRIATION of migrants has begun. Transport financed by US taxpayer.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjlqk0wv1no Panama on Tuesday started repatriating undocumented migrants on flights financed by the United States. The move comes less than two months after José Raúl Mulino was sworn in as Panama’s president. Mr Mulino campaigned on a promise to “close” the Darién Gap, the dangerous stretch of jungle which more …
TOURISM OUTLOOK: 2025 Panama on the Upswing.
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/panama-city-hotels-restaurants-nature-reserves Like its namesake canal, Panama has historically served as a gateway to other ports of call throughout the Caribbean and South America. But in the last few years, the country’s capital city has emerged onto the global stage: Magnificent hotels are preserving the architecture of Casco Viejo, the colonial center. Restaurant openings are showcasing Panama’s …
PANAMA recognizing what needs to be done MARINE wise going forward.
It is everyone’s responsibility to PROTECT and NOT CONTRIBUTE to the pollution of what makes PANAMA special. https://www.newsroompanama.com/environment/panama-strengthens-international-efforts-to-combat-plastic-pollution In order to address Panama’s participation in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC), the Deputy Director of International Organizations and Conferences, Ricardo Pichel, accompanied …
PANAMA celebrating for 13th “Golden Frog Festival”.,,,,,Very Cool. NOT “Red Frog Festival”,,,,,Very F—-D!
This festival (started yesterday) thankfully does NOT include, STEALING, BRIBES, LIES, INTIMIDATION, and BULLSHIT. #stopJH https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama-prepares-for-the-thirteenth-golden-frog-festival Panama is preparing to celebrate the 13th Golden Frog Festival, which will take place from August 12 to 18 in various parts of the country. This event, organized by the Smithsonian Tropical …
OLYMPIANS home from PARIS today at TOCUMEN.
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/the-panama-olympians-return-from-paris-monday-at-tocumen-international-airport Atheyna and the Olympic delegation return to Panama Monday, August 12. Arrival is scheduled at Tocumen International Airport for 5:45 p.m. The arrival of the athletes who defended the Panama patriotic colors at the Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled for Monday, at Tocumen International Airport, at 5:45 p.m. in …
SUPER RELEVANT Article: About WATER in BOCAS del TORO, and How RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPERS can CHANGE damage done by OLD ONES. # RFB
Local perspectives on marine ecotourism development in a water-insecure island region: the case of Bocas del Toro, Panama https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1377053/full As a dimension of a blue economy, marine ecotourism should, in theory, not only increase economic viability and environmental sustainability but, most importantly, pursue socially equitable outcomes. In tropical and …
Panama Assembly viewing proposal to absolve and free Martinelli.
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panamas-assembly-studying-a-bill-that-would-give-amnesty-to-martinelli-1 Panama’s Assembly is studying a controversial bill that would give amnesty to Ricardo Martinelli. The bill was rejected Friday by Transparency International (TI) considering that it is done to give “impunity.” It is common knowledge that the objective of this bill is to prevent a series of former officials …
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 …
TODAY is IMMIGRATION TRUTH day at PNO. Darien, Mexico, to US Politics.
https://catalyst.independent.org/2023/02/13/darien-gap-tragedy/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsy1BhD7ARIsAHOi4xYyCJZVzlFmoLlOE4VqBfc-R-7BG_eJyfJCDWo8TvgDBdAXLi6LddoaAuPWEALw_wcB The Americas are bisected by a landmass known as the Darien Gap, a long undeveloped stretch of terrain on the Colombia-Panama border not traversed by any paved road. This 100-mile jungle has for decades been a danger to migrants and an impediment to economic growth. It’s difficult to say …
Spain joins Panama in DEATH investigation in Bocas. * Start with RED FROG SECURITY GUARDS
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/policia-colabora-desde-espana-con-panama-en-las-pesquisas-por-la-muerte-de-joven-en-bocas-MF8135860 On July 30, the Panama Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that the body belonged to Eneritz Argintxona The Basque Police (Ertzaintza) have been collaborating “from the very beginning” with the Panamanian authorities in the investigation launched in the Central American country into the death of young Spanish woman Eneritz Argintxona. At …
Some RARE good news from a POORLY run agency.
The rescue of a pelican, a crocodile and a sloth was the result of the actions of the technicians of the rescue brigade of the Protected Areas and Biodiversity section of the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) in Western Panama. https://www.newsroompanama.com/environment/wild-species-rescued-in-western-panama The pelican was found on El Palmar beach in San …
Canal institutes measures to mandate decreased speed to reduce Whale collisions.
About goddamn time. In Florida they have to slow down for MANATEES. These container ships come in full throttle. The measure will be applied in the maritime traffic separation devices located in Cristóbal, in the Caribbean Sea and on the Pacific Ocean coast. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/economia/canal-de-panama-reduce-la-velocidad-de-buques-para-evitar-choques-con-ballenas-AY8111121?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc To reduce the risk of collisions …
Ranking of PANAMA’s Best Retirement Locales: EX-PAT ALERT
* DESPITE the complete “skullfuckery” going on in Bocas del Toro……..PANAMA still a viable choice for seniors. https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/baby-boomers/articles/best-places-to-retire-in-panama Key Takeaways Panama’s low cost of living and proximity to the U.S. make it a popular option for American retirees. From city life to coastal living, Panama offers a range of …
Further proof of Mulino being PRO-active on Immigration. More in a month than 5 “Nito” Years.
Old “Nito” and “Gaby” literally sat and WATCHED for 5 fucking years (as PNO reported on weekly), about the immigration CRISIS occurring in Panama. Mulino has done more in a MONTH than those two GOOFBALLS did during an entire administration. Losers!!!! https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama-conducts-a-document-verification-process-for-foreigners Over the past few days, the National …
Trash and Garbage dispute turning San Miguelito into a “shithole”. Maybe contact “Eco-Flow??”
https://www.newsroompanama.com/news/no-garbage-pickup-in-san-miguelito-panama-for-15-days The Municipal Council of San Miguelito authorized Mayor Irma Hernández on Tuesday, July 23, to negotiate with the company Recicladora Vida y Salid, SA (Revisalud) the modification of the contract for the collection, treatment and final disposal of solid waste in this district of the province of Panama. This includes removing the exclusivity that the …
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 …
Dovetailing off yesterday post on PANAMA’s importance to sea-levels.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-panama-caribbean-pacific-b2558193.html Hammocks began appearing this week in the doorways of 300 new houses built in what was previously a yucca field along Panama’s Caribbean coast for families from the country’s first low-lying island evacuated due to rising sea levels. Indigenous Guna families from the island of Gardi Sugdub ferried stoves, gas cylinders, …
MEXICO committing over $108 Million to address Migration………PANAMA???????
The Mexican Foreign Ministry indicated that currently, Amexcid, 26 cooperation projects are being executed https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/mexico-destina-1083-millones-para-atender-las-causas-de-la-migracion-en-la-region-XC7657202?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The Government of Mexico, through the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (Amexcid) and the International Development Cooperation (CID) mechanisms, reported this Tuesday that it allocated 108.3 million dollars to address causes of migration in …
Almost 180,000 came through the Darien Gap. see “PNO” archive link
I have made it a point to be aware of this growing CRISIS to all of my readers. See Below of Post. Numerous organizations have warned about the dangers of crossing the plug- ( LIKE JB @ PN-fucking O ) =-) https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/mas-de-170-mil-personas-cruzaron-el-darien-este-ano-AD7647828 From January to June 2024, a total of …
Many factors contribute to alarming rise in violent crime; Panama sees a “deadly” weekend.
The loss of fundamental values and the expansion of organized crime in Panama are eroding the security and well-being of society, leaving in their wake a trail of violence and fear under the regime of death, said criminologist Marco Aurelio Álvarez. The expert refers to the violence that is ravaging …
Past years HEAVY RAINS are expected to continue for forseeable future.
This year the climate is expected to be very similar to 2010, 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2022; years where the rains left mourning and pain https://elsiglo-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacionales/impactos-de-las-lluvias-que-podrian-repetirse-este-ano-NY7616942?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc RAINS A lot of rainfall is expected and there will be landslides, floods, etc. Panama is going through a prolonged drought and is in …
Bocas tragedy could be prevented. Young boy killed getting run over.
Traffic accidents occur every day. In a bustling city, with cars and taxis going everywhere, it is understood. BUT, in a bohemian island city, it is from just plain “lawlessness”. I noticed of my time in Bocas (dealing with scumbags), that “Bocas Town” or “Isla Colon” more or less operates …
With new administration in POWER……………”Let the PANAMA GAMES begin!!!!!!!”
For years I have watched like “Game of Thrones” the underbelly of drama that defines the Panama political landscape. So now with the foreplay over (elections), the real screwing begins. Where else will you find the “de-facto” leader of a newly elected President, housed up in exile in an embassy, …
Former thieves provide the best tips to avoid being victim.
When in doubt, ask a former scumbag out. https://www.247mirror.com/es/avoid-getting-robbed?ly=native_one&abtv=e5cce607-dfc8-45d4-94ca-fc3b994be19f Do you think your neighborhood is safe? Unfortunately, in the US alone there are more than 2.5 million robberies a year, which means that a robbery occurs every 26 seconds. Thieves will most likely laugh out loud at the common “one …
Anyone who reads this blog, understands this is IMPORTANT as shit to me.
Scumbags always find slimy avenues of interpretation to skate past penalties imposed on illegal wildlife trafficking. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/en-el-mundo-se-trafican-mas-de-4000-especies-de-vida-silvestre-FE7350315?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Among the most affected species are rare orchids, succulents, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals, says the Cites report. Wildlife trafficking has not reduced substantially in two decades, reports the World Wildlife …
As requested and suggested by PNO,,,,,Mulino states strong stance on addressing Darien.
https://apnews.com/article/panama-immigration-mulino-darien-f46becc989e0f2c944922b03e6417a3f PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama is on the verge of a dramatic change to its immigration policy that could reverberate from the dense Darien jungle to the U.S. border. President-elect José Raúl Mulino says he will shut down a migration route used by more than 500,000 people last year. Until …
SAFETY tip for all visitors to the coastal waters of Panama. RIP CURRENTS/UNDERTOW= R.I.P
Courtesy:CNN On Good Friday 2017, Wyatt Werneth got a call from his wife, who had gone grocery shopping with their daughter: The car’s broken down. Please rescue us. Werneth hopped in his vehicle to assist, driving by Patrick Space Force Base near Cape Canaveral, Florida. From the A1A highway, Werneth …
The DARIEN disaster needs to be addressed by ALL of the candidates.
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/70-de-los-migrantes-han-visto-muertos-en-la-ruta-de-darien-AC7004332 The Ombudsman’s Office, with the support of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a bulletin with the results of interviews carried out in Darién, on the human rights situation of irregular migrants and refugees who arrive. to the province. The number of migrants …
MI AMBIENTE sucks generally, but they are RIGHT on this point.
The equivalent of the “EPA” in PANAMA is “Mi AMBIENTE”. Who in my opinion are a “rudderless” agency that is generally “LOST at SEA” in terms of what is BEST for PANAMA environmentally. That being said, the attempts to “domesticate” and make PETS of wildlife is wrong on many levels, …