“JB”- Donny, your already Prez again. STOP with the narrative you and him were “loose acquaintances”.  SMH.  I’m saying you two teamed up on a High Schooler. Just cut the SHIT.    To think that James Brown was the SANE one in that pic. LMFAO- I have less pics of …

“JB”-   I mean you HAVE to laugh your ass off to avoid your head exploding. “Bring me your poor, huddled, tired, masses (sic) edit. 2025………” so we can send them to the ass end of the planet once they get here”.. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/rwanda-donald-trump-kigali-east-african-south-sudan-b2802159.html   Rwanda agreed to accept up to 250 …

“JB”– Those goddamn “pirates” at it again. Just bringing business and jobs to BDT that’s all. And I hear they do background checks to not employ MURDERERS.  Soggy Bottom Bar & Grill is a new establishment on Isla Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro, Panama, opened in July 2025. Located on Wizard …

“JB”- Must not have a BDT branch……… Four public officials have been sanctioned by ANTAI for ethical violations, including traveling while incapacitated and being hired despite legal disqualifications. The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) has imposed sanctions on four public servants assigned to the Central Government for serious violations of the …

“JB”- Editorial  Back in the day, before I came to the crystal clear realization that Joe Haley and RFB are all a pack of schemsters, liars, and bullies-  I actually have documented calls and e-mails from this prick.   He opined consistently how they (RFB) were “Victims” of TRES CRUCES and …

“JB”- This is why it is called a “Trade War”.   The agreement provides for the transfer of 90% of the stake in the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal, currently operated by CK Hutchison. China’s largest shipping company, state-owned giant Cosco , is negotiating its entry into the BlackRock- led consortium that will …

“JB” Bryson- Hello “PNO”ers. Have you ever been just rolling through the endless void of the internet, and come across stories of  people “POSING” as FAMOUS CELEBRITIES to get FREE SHIT.  I heard of one yesterday and I HOPE to GOD it is TRUE. I just want the GO AHEAD …

https://newsroompanama.com/2025/07/16/we-cannot-and-should-not-lose-a-banana-plantation-job-in-bocas-del-toro-says-martinelli/ According to the president of Realizando Metas, a banana plantation job in Bocas del Toro cannot and should not be lost.  “It’s not just thousands of jobs, but the image projected after what happened with the copper mines, disputed ports, etc., combined with the gross manipulation of justice and …

“JB”- A buddy of mine has started to cultivate his own Cacao processing out of Bocas del Toro, as Cacao demand increases worldwide. It will be distributed via “MI BELLA IMPORTS”. I wish his group the best as I am aware he is sitting on a mountain of Cacao down …

People are going “all in” and betting hard on Panama with removal from “Gray List”. And IMHO, sounds like RM is a bit “frosty” in thinking of all the money he could have made if this was the case when he was in charge.  Hey “Rico”, you and your family …

https://www.prensa.com/economia/representantes-de-cadena-hotelera-selina-en-costa-rica-son-buscados-por-el-ministerio-de-trabajo-200-extrabajadores-alegan-falta-de-pagos-tras-cierre/ The Costa Rican Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) remains unable to locate the legal representatives of the Selina hotel chain, following the closure of 11 establishments between August 2023 and May 2024, leaving at least 200 workers without their employment benefits. Collective Hospitality acquires majority stake of …

To all my EX-PAT readers, visitors, and friends……   HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY  !!!!!!!!

“JB”-  Did they “HONESTLY” need to do a study to determine this????   All they needed to do was read my “shitty little blog” – * JH 2021   LMFAO    https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/encuesta-vea-panama-la-corrupcion-es-la-principal-preocupacion-de-los-panamenos-CH14204446 Respondents believe that the country’s main problems are corruption, unemployment and the high cost of living. One year into President …

“JB”-  If your not already……WATCH “Mobland” on PARAMOUNT.  Addictive as the coke they seized.  https://www.paramountplus.com/mx/?&ftag=IPP-02-10dcj1d&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22373337270&gbraid=0AAAAABj8zCx_7i6hcjRC6Nk6ZEO4AS8JI&gclid=Cj0KCQjw953DBhCyARIsANhIZoZ0Kffox4d4Z8jfGaviPhMqq_r9a07cTWTCwg8Svek088FAf4LEvNIaAs16EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds   https://www.independent.co.uk/news/london-england-home-office-panama-europe-b2778785.html   British authorities seized 2.4 metric tons of cocaine in a ship arriving in England from Panama, authorities said Saturday, calling it one of the U.K.’s biggest drug busts in years. The drugs, valued at 96 …

JB- So my son in law sent me this story (lives in Dade County, FLA ), so I looked around for the link with the best pic. FOUND IT. Melania- foreign immigrant herself who married a philanderer- sporting her Lululemon Spanx, alongside that Anti-Teacher Commie DeSantis. Now before anyone loses …

OP ED “JB”- After all these past two weeks of an absolute DUMPSTER FIRE, or in this case LITERALLY “DUNPSTER FIRES” in Bocas, I have a topic I want to truly GO OFF ON.  I have mentkioned part of me being in Panama, is my love of the ocean. I …

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 …

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 …

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 …

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprensa.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FWERBAIIRYRABFN63QV67SAELFU.png%3Fauth%3D07ea85fb3194dcb22995937c2fe3ee384cbb531f7e9addcc7bc697b7cbf68753%26width%3D1200&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cf266246c805c4aab832d08dd9f7a2788%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638842069174831406%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ta8HT5U2DL6nUWBeP3tM8BOu%2BhUzZsu0QGhYyazoVC4%3D&reserved=0   N BOCAS DEL TORO Suntracs loses custody of Red Frog farms; they’re worth nearly 10 times the “loan,” according to prosecutors. Monica Palm May 29, 2025 – 08:00 AM The Red Frog residential and tourist project is located on Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro. The 14 properties located …

OPEN reuest to MONICA PALM-    Please follow the RABBIT HOLE down and ASK— “Why has the Republic of Panama ALLOWED this group to do business WITHOUT A UTILITY CONCESSION for 20 Years?????  ”  You have just scraped the surface of these scumbags.   ___________________________________________________________________________________________ LISTEN TO THE SUMMARY AUDIO ON LINK: https://www-prensa-com.translate.goog/unidad-investigativa/suntracs-y-las-fincas-en-red-frog-la-historia-de-un-acuerdo-que-termino-en-un-proceso-judicial/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The …

Scientists have captured footage of an unusual social tradition in capuchin monkeys abducting infant howler monkeys – a never-before-seen behaviour in wild primates. Researchers at Jicarón Island off the coast of Panama found a baby howler monkey clung to the back of an older male monkey, its tiny fingers grasping fur. But they’re not …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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   …

Back at the laptop after a long family week. Hoping all readers, visitors ,and contributors had a GREAT week.

OP ED:  “JB” Greetings people and I wish the BEST to all who may be OBSERVING the “HOLY WEEK”. PNO has had some issues with GO DADDY back in the states, and we have had some issues accessing the OUTLOOK for “JB@panamanowonline.com” and all Social Media previously attached. Rather than …

OP ED: “JB” I truy have to say, I have had a very relaxed week since I purged all of the contained info last week about the situation in BOCAS del TORO and the characters of “RED FROG BEACH” and “OGI”. That shit is literally off my plate and weight …