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PNO was contacted “apparently” by Red Frog Beach.

by James “JB” Bryson Taking a break from my new role as ref in a 13 year old Hatfield and McCoy’s like dispute, ( I did some fishing yesterday in what was one of the hottest damn days of the year. Fresh sushi on the boat, can’t beat it) and …

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Attn: Newspapers- Expect an incoming threat from Gmail. RFB mum while I am getting hammered.

______________________________________________________________________________ by James “JB” Bryson So let me start by saying I am not and will not have my site PNO get dragged through the mud as a shill for some 15 year old pissing war. (Yeah, I did my digging and I will NOT be the blogger that got …

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PanamaAmerica:RED FROG BEACH. (NOT from PNO.)

https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/judicial/denuncian-red-frog-de-acaparar-tierras-en-isla-bastimentos-1140157 The Supreme Court of Justice and the National Land Administration Authority (Anati) put an end to a conflict of more than 10 years, where a purchase of 22 hectares of land on Bastimentos Island, in Bocas del Toro, where A five-star eco-luxe tourism project will be developed. With this decision, the Tres Cruces …

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More RED FROG shit, but PNO remains idle.

by James “JB” Bryson So, TWO big pieces of news distributed in the papers about RED FROG BEACH RESORT. One was last week and another today. In BOTH, there are stories and issues brought to light that PANAMANOWONLINE has covered openly for the entirety of 2019. And in BOTH cases, …

Journalism

Porcell is waffling and LATE to the party. With Varela gone she now finds voice.

https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/judicial/kenia-porcell-asegura-que-el-gobierno-de-juan-carlos-varela-tambien-es-investigado-por-caso The Attorney General of the Nation, Kenya Porcell, tried to defend herself against the accusations that exist against “selectivity of justice”, indicating that in the Odebrecht case all governments have been investigated, including that of former president Juan Carlos Varela .RELATED NEWS They denounce Juan Carlos Varela for receiving …

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New VP putting Varela travel on front street.

OP ED: My post from the past…. http://panamanowonline.com/varela-no-stranger-to-travel-expenses-for-panama/ ‘Juan Carlos Varela was staying in rooms of $ 4,500 and used huge black limousine’ https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/politica/juan-carlos-varela-se-hospedaba-en-habitaciones-de-4500-y-utilizaba-limusina-negra-enorme The Vice President of the Republic, José Gabriel Carrizo said that in the Government of former President Juan Carlos Varela there were inconceivable expenses both in …

Legal

No longer President,…..Varela not called by prosecution to testify. SHOCKER

OP ED: No shit. PNO showed you the guy at Houston heading to China last week. BOOM https://impresa.prensa.com/panorama/Expresidente-Varela-testificar-juicio-Martinelli_0_5357464290.html Former President Juan Carlos Varela was left without testifying in the trial that is also followed by ex-president Ricardo Martinelli for the punctures. David Cuevas, lawyer for Rosendo Rivera, one of the …

Crime

Public Ministry loophole has Prosecution pissed in ODEBRECHT case.

The Odebrecht case, considered an emblem of corruption in recent years, was left without the expert of the Directorate of Judicial Investigation (DIJ) who was in charge of the financial report of the process. This, as a result of the new National Police authorities removing IDJ investigators who were assigned …

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Some people…. “fell into a burning ring of fire”. JEEZ is the heat coming fast and furious.

By James “JB” Bryson PNO is apparently now the new inter-pleader and sourcing platform for some pretty pissed off people concerning RED FROG BEACH RESORT.  Ever since I made some people aware, quite transparently, of a few shady contact and retraction requests made to me by people I could not verify. Then …

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Varela Travel Advisory: NO…I’m not a psychic.

by James “JB” Bryson Look readers, I’ve had quite the couple of weeks taking a fair amount of shit from complete strangers that want to impose their will on my ability to do three things I enjoy doing . Reading Forming an “opinion” based on said reading. Sharing said “opinion” …

Legal

Martinelli trial gets suspended for the day.

He takes opportunity to complain of excessive force during transfer from his home to Plaza Agora. http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/juicio-contra-martinelli-suspendio/24127985 The trial against the former president, Ricardo Martinelli, was suspended on Tuesday until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The measure is due to the fact that the trial judge, Arlene Caballero, could not attend …

Politics

Trump sends message to Nito.

OP ED: James “JB” Bryson- I wonder if he added, “Oh by the way, forget about that whole TRUMP Ocean Club and Newland Group thing. You know?, the hotel and residence fiasco where I screwed people out of their deposits. By the way, I hope your like me and doing …

Politics

Cortizo policy shift is a backhanded slap to the reign of the CD party.

No lying, no cheating, no stealing should be the behavior of the new government of Cortizo, who in his first speech listed the actions to reactivate the economy. He called for justice and advanced the projects that he will send to the Assembly http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/cortizo-instala-nuevo-codigo-conducta/24127973 Laurentino ‘Nito’ Cortizo approached the podium at …

Crime

GUILTY AS SIN,,,,the prosecution of ODEBRECHT will still be challenging.

https://impresa.prensa.com/panorama/desafios-procesales-nuevas-revelaciones-Odebrecht_0_5339466068.html The development of a complex investigation such as that of the Odebrecht case depends fundamentally on four aspects: the investigative capacity of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP), effective collaboration of some of the participants in the acts of corruption, diligent action by the Judicial Organ in the face of …

Politics

Nito adds more to the new staff. Note new appointments.

https://www.prensa.com/politica/nombramientos_0_5337216294.html The elected president,  Laurentino Cortizo made new appointments for his government, this Thursday, June 27, in ministries, addresses, secretariats and authorities. As manager of Tocumen SA, he appointed Raffoul Arab Pinzón; The new general director of the National Secretariat for Children, Adolescents and Family (Senniaf) is Sara Rodríguez and …

Economy

We look back at Varela as Nito era begins.

OP ED: Based on what we reported on during the year, thought this would be higher. I’m pissed I can’t rant a bit more. “JB” https://www.prensa.com/politica/millones-dolares-publicidad-gastaron-Varela_0_5339466030.html During the five years of administration of President Juan Carlos Varela , (2014-2019), the investment in advertising amounted to $ 26 million 447 thousand …

Politics

Fiery Zulay has Humbert and Odebrecht in her crosshairs.

The deputy Zulay Rodriguez presented, this morning, a complaint against the Comptroller General, Federico Humbert, against the prosecutor, Zuleika Moore, and three former directors of the Brazilian company Odebrecht. The complaint is based on the fact that the penalty agreement between the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Brazilian company, validated …

Legal

As I was saying…………read below.

https://impresa.prensa.com/panorama/Denuncian-Varela-Saint-Malo-radares_0_5335716501.html A few days before the installation of the National Assembly in the 2019-2024 period, a new complaint was presented yesterday at the Legislative General Secretariat against President Juan Carlos Varela and Vice President Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado . The appeal was filed by Alejandro Pérez , lawyer …

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OP ED: Varela using his last week to continue hypocritical pursuit of Martinelli clan.

by James “JB” Bryson I have been fielding shrapnel from many on PNO.com for my opinions as it relates to the ongoing trial and prosecution of former President Ricardo Martinelli. Many have accused me of being a shill or apologist of the man, And in reading some of my past …

Politics

The end of the Varela rule will end in one week.

Article from CRITICA. Also uses my favorite Pic. https://www.critica.com.pa/opinion/el-triste-final-551800 The date was far away. Day by day we counted the minutes to arrive at the end of the nefarious government and sponsored by Varela’s power centers. There is jubilation and celebration in large sectors. Fear and desire to run in others. The refrain of …

Crime

ODEBRECHT case being revived. These scumbags are back front and center.

Desempolvan case linked to the complaint of the Ministry of Security by Odebrecht https://impresa.prensa.com/panorama/Reviven-querella-Odebrecht_0_5334216589.html A new chapter of the Odebrecht case is being written, now related to the complaint filed by the then Minister of Public Security, Alexis Bethancourt , in 2017 . Judge Óscar Carrasquilla endorses the State’s lawsuit …

International Relations

Royalty on the way. King of Spain confirmed for Cortizo inauguration.

La Estrella: The King of Spain will travel at the end of next week to Panama to attend the inauguration of the new president of the country, Laurentino Cortizo, and participate in the commemorative events of the V Centenary of the founding of the city of Panama. As reported Friday …

Legal

Diaz implies of threats due to Martinelli prosecution.

https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/responsabilidad-Ricardo-Martinelli-Harry-Diaz_0_5331216870.html The magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) Harry Diaz , ex-prosecutor of the trial of Ricardo Martinelli for alleged political espionage, responded on Wednesday, June 19, to accusations that circulated in social networks that allegedly link him to the collection of a bribe of $ 13 million. …

International Relations

Guaido (not Varela chum Maduro) to represent Venezuela at inauguration.

During the inauguration of the elected president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen , the president in charge of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó , will be represented by Ambassador Fabiola Zavarce . The agenda for the change of presidential mandate is specified This was announced on Wednesday, June 19, by Miguel Lecaro, …

Politics

Varela beginning his swan song of political goodbyes.

President Juan Carlos Varela traveled the night of this Tuesday, June 18, to Washington, United States, where he will carry out a “closing tour” to address regional and security issues, informed the Presidency of the Republic. https://www.prensa.com/politica/Presidente-Varela-viaja-Washington-cierre_0_5330466959.html Varela has made four personal trips in his management The 70 trips of …

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Ex-PRD leader cites under oath that Martinelli admitted to wire tapping.

The ex-leader of the Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD), Mitchell Doens , one of the plaintiffs’ victims in the trial of Ricardo Martinelli for alleged political espionage, indicated that the former president confessed that he had “punctured” him. This is what Doens told him when he testified, under oath, on Tuesday, …

Politics

Nito making transparency a priority regarding Public Finance.

http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/nosotros-necesitamos-cifras-reales-cortizo/24125116 In a scenario of struggles and accusations, public finances have stressed the transition process of the new government. The differences between the incoming and outgoing authorities on this issue have transcended the public eye and generated a huge expectation about the financial situation of the State. The first to …

Crime

ODEBRECHT tentacles strangle Ex-Peruvian Governor with 8 year sentence.

https://www.prensa.com/mundo/anos-carcel-exgobernador-peruano-Odebrecht_0_5325217501.html Peruvian justice on Tuesday condemned the former Ancash region governor of Ancash César Álvarez to eight years and three months in prison for receiving millions of dollars in bribes from the Brazilian company Odebrecht for the construction of a highway. info Odebrecht case: former mayor of Lima, imprisoned for …

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Martinelli freed from Renacer. My new neighbor in San Francisco.

Ex-President to be confined to his private residence. https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/Martinelli-libre-prohibido-autorizacion-judicial_0_5325967356.html After 6:40 am this Wednesday, Ricardo Martinelli was already at his home located in the corregimiento of San Francisco. Wide expectation for the eventual release of former President Martinelli This, after the trial court of the process followed the former president …

Human Interest

Soccer star Neymar in Brazil to fight rape charges. Cites extortion.

https://www.prensa.com/deportes/Neymar-declara-difusion-intimas-violacion_0_5321467848.html Neymar appeared Thursday night at the police headquarters in Rio de Janeiro to give evidence in the case that investigates him for having disseminated intimate images of a woman who accuses him of rape, in order to show his innocence. The attacker, aged 27, entered the City of Police …