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Op Ed: James “JB” Bryson- Happy Day visitors and regulars- Over the years, I have joined MANY a online forum to keep my finger on the pulse of what the residents here are yapping about. I do enough TALKING of my own, so this exercise grants me the time to READ what YOU are thinking….

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BIG changes, BIG improvements as PANAMA NOW ONLINE is stepping UP OUR GAME.

An Open Editorial from James “JB” Bryson- Hola y Bienvenidos to all PANAMA NOW ONLINE visitors and readers since 2016. When my wife and I came from Illinois to settle in Panama, there were many back home that thought the transition was going to be too much. That Arizona, or Florida (where my daughter resides…

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CITIZENS & EX-PAT HUMAN INTEREST

An “Active” Dialogue is always encouraged. FB activity is valuable. Ex-Pats: DON’T ALLOW THESE PANAMANIAN CORRUPT pricks to make “US” seem like the problem!!

NOTICED on FACEBOOK. Let’s all dig into this please! “Updated Informational Pulse: Wizard Beach, Isla Bastimentos – Land Dispute News (as of late June 2026)Recent Development (Main News)Local Representative Ashbur Dixon (Corregimiento de Bastimentos) publicly denounced irregularities involving land titles along Playa Wizard. According to reports covered by Pulso Informativo Bocas and local media: This…

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Bocas del Toro

“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…

Cortizo appointments will round out new direction for Panama

7 years ago2 months ago013 mins

The president-elect must appoint six magistrates of the Court, the electoral prosecutor, five directors of the ACP and two of the CSS, among others. https://impresa.prensa.com/panorama/Nombramientos-afectarian-equilibrio-Nito-Cortizo_0_5318468159.html In his term, Laurentino Cortizo must appoint six principal magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice . Credentials will not be held; appointments of magistrates will remain for Cortizo He…

Deeper investigation continues into blast that killed 1 and injured 13 in Costa Mare

7 years ago2 months ago03 mins

The Public Prosecutor’s Office reiterated that it was investigating ex officio the gas explosion that occurred in the PH Costa Mare, which left one fatal victim and 13 injured. It is pronounced construction of PH Costa Mare project after the tragedy Hospital del Niño confirms death of baby who suffered burns after gas explosion Gas…

Punta Culebra Natural Center starts Whale exhibit

7 years ago2 months ago02 mins

by James “JB” Bryson I wrote a blog entry about this great place back in December of last year. I think it is a fantastic place and great if you have young children eager to learn about the natural and wildlife diversity here in Panama. They have just started a new exhibit about whales. I…

Ex-Pat forum is a great avenue to connect with others. New events always planned

7 years ago2 months ago01 mins

by James “JB” Bryson I have recently engaged in an online forum that I feel is a great tool to meet people and particularly ex-pats. InterNations.com is a worldwide site dedicated to connecting ex-pats from all over. Many events planned to meet people. I was just informed of this one upcoming. I suggest others visit and…

Com will disseminate differing opinions. In this case “Red Frog Beach” in Bocas del Toro

7 years ago2 months ago16 mins

by James “JB” Bryson Earlier this year I had a PNO.com reader contact us after I posted a blog entry about my friend having a squatter issue on land he purchased (or believed he purchased) a few years back. That article sparked a bit of an influx of people wanting to share their storied of…

Alfredo de Saint Malo Musical Festival mixes together the best that Panama has to offer

7 years ago2 months ago04 mins

A musical exchange The 13th edition of the Alfredo de Saint Malo International Music Festival links and bridges between different musicians to offer quality concerts to the country. The event starts from today. https://impresa.prensa.com/vivir/intercambio-musical_0_5315468430.html From today, we will witness a cultural exchange between various musicians of our country and the region through the 13th edition…

Unholy alliance of Tocumen and Odebrecht just keeps chugging along. Horrible?

7 years ago2 months ago01 mins

by James “JB” Bryson- IMHO A fifth addendum signed Tocumen, SA and the Brazilian company Odebrecht to complete the construction of the new passenger terminal. Tocumen will give 120 days to Odebrecht to finish work The modification will be for 120 days and does not include an increase in the cost of the project,…

Water treatment intends to improve quality of rivers and beaches

7 years ago2 months ago07 mins

To recover the quality of the water of the rivers through the collection and the due treatment of the residual waters and to improve the sanitary conditions of the districts of Panama, San Miguelito, Arraiján and La Chorrera are some of the main objectives of the Sanitation program of Panama and the Suez company. During…

Only 1 of 3 vital environmental areas protected in Cerro Canajagua

7 years ago2 months ago03 mins

Only one of the three areas of the Cerro Canajagua National Park, in the province of Los Santos, is protected by a municipal agreement; the rest lacks that shielding. Only the Municipal Council of Las Tablas through Agreement No. 22 declares Cerro Canajagua as a forest, animal and river reserve. This park is located in…

Com “Dream article”- Finally a in depth expose of ODEBRECHT. The mob of Panama

7 years ago2 months ago07 mins

LAVA JATO CASE Cooperation between Brazil and Latin America in the worst case of corruption in recent history PLEASE CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LINKS: https://www.prensa.com/judiciales/Transparencia-Internacional-Lava-Jato_0_5314718537.html The Press releases on Wednesday, May 29, a report by Transparency International , chapter of Brazil, and JOTA (https://www.jota.info/lavajota/ ) on the exchange of information and cooperation of the Lava Jato operation…

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Hey Ex-Pats/Chat Groups/Social Media Forums??? Dig a Little Deeper. “JB Rant”

IFARHU Card Pickup Rules Become Hot Topic for PASE-U Families

CSS Double August Payment Draws Attention From Retirees and Pensioners

MINSA Cancels Sanitary Registration for Nivea Sunscreen Product

SINAPROC Evacuates Four Minors and One Adult in Bocas del Toro Flooding

Naturgy Says Equipment Failure Caused Outage Affecting 50,000 Customers

Cortizo appointments will round out new direction for Panama

Deeper investigation continues into blast that killed 1 and injured 13 in Costa Mare

Punta Culebra Natural Center starts Whale exhibit

Ex-Pat forum is a great avenue to connect with others. New events always planned

Com will disseminate differing opinions. In this case “Red Frog Beach” in Bocas del Toro

Alfredo de Saint Malo Musical Festival mixes together the best that Panama has to offer

Unholy alliance of Tocumen and Odebrecht just keeps chugging along. Horrible?

Water treatment intends to improve quality of rivers and beaches

Only 1 of 3 vital environmental areas protected in Cerro Canajagua

Com “Dream article”- Finally a in depth expose of ODEBRECHT. The mob of Panama