Panama Black Weekend Returns With Tourism Push
Panama Black Weekend 2026 is returning as a shopping and tourism campaign aimed at international travelers.
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Panama Tourism Nears One Million Visitors in First Quarter, Report Says
A July 14 report said Panama tourism reached nearly one million visitors in the first quarter, reinforcing the sector’s importance to the economy.
“ABOVE BOARD” Commerce still a challenge in the “TOMBSTONE of the TROPICS” of Bocas del Toro.
“JB” via post LA ESTRELLA The “Kangaroo Court” of BULLSHIT needs to cease for PANAMA to forge ahead in coming years. The tropical gem of PANAMA is consistently being screwed around with and more than often it is US foreign investors getting screwed over. “JB” The president of El Faro de Bastimentos, SA claims that…
PANAMA looking to tighten up Ex-Pat benefits from the EU side
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/panama-sigue-en-lista-de-la-ue-la-territorialidad-es-el-punto-de-discusion-clave-CC20000354 Panama will remain on the European Union’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. One of the key points of discussion is territoriality, a pillar of the Panamanian economic model that only taxes individuals on income generated within the country. On Monday, February 16, the EFE news agency , citing “diplomatic sources,” reported that Panama would…
Carnaval ( like any large event ) has the ugly side as well
https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/carnavales-2026-deja-10776-personas-atendidas-en-hospitales-y-centros-de-salud-GC20001263 According to the official report, 907 cases of trauma, 24 burns, 64 food poisonings, and 59 vehicle accidents were reported, in addition to five deaths recorded during this period. In terms of emergencies, the Ministry of Health carried out 630 medical transfers: 268 by land, 2 by water, 5 by air, 270 inter-hospital and…
People STILL love coming and seeing this Bad Boy work. No wonder everyone wants it?
The Panama Canal visitor centers surpassed one million visits during fiscal year 2025, confirming their role as one of the country’s main tourist attractions. In total, 1,003,911 people toured these facilities between October 2024 and September 2025, representing a 22% increase over the previous fiscal year and a 37% increase compared to 2023, the first…
This weekend brings GREAT event in BOQUETE
https://newsroompanama.com/2025/09/24/youre-invited-to-expo-boquete-in-panama/ Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, innovation, and community at Expo Boquete, happening September 26–28 at the Boquete Fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every day — and best of all, admission is free! Here’s just a glimpse of what awaits you: • Fashion shows and a pet show •…
Government finds $7.1 Million to improve this Diplomatic Villa,,,,but BOCAS AIRPORT is a embarassment?
https://www.prensa.com/unidad-investigativa/la-presidencia-destina-71-millones-para-ampliar-y-restaurar-la-villa-diplomatica/ “JB”- I have spent a great deal of time pre-occupied with BDT for,,,,,well it seems like “forever” now. I already know that the Government exhibits a DGAF attitude when it comes to Law Enforcement, Utility Monitoring, Rackateering, Bribery, etc and so on……YET in spite of all of this. It remains the most BEAUTIFUL region…
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 Police, Jorge Domínguez, said that…
FUTURE TELLER: Check in on this story in 4 Years to find out what corruption got “greased” for the Bid!
“JB”- just take solace that you don’t see ODEBRECHT mentioned here. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/tren-panama-david-los-paises-que-compiten-por-financiar-el-megaproyecto-HD15167909 Through several international tours, the government has sought out more than four countries that have openly expressed interest in financing this project. The latest to enter the fray is Japan, through its Mizuho Bank. The Panama-David train project continues to attract interest from…