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EX-PATS and VISITORS. MEXICO FAILS HARD in comparison to PANAMA for MEDICAL MALPRACTICE: BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“JB” Op ED: As I have become more familiar with what my new parnters at “SHRM” do for the incoming residents of PANAMA on the EAST COAST, amd MEXICO on the WEST COAST, a LARGE FACTOR has been brought to LIGHT. MEDICAL TOURISM and ONGOING MEDICAL FOR RETIREES The access to BOTH elective procedures as…

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

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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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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Panama Metro Riders Report Card Failures and Long Lines

Jbryson PNO3 days ago3 days ago01 mins

Passengers reported long queues and transport cards that were not recognised after the Panama Metro moved to a new fare-collection system.

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CSS Echocardiography Day Serves 60 Patients in David

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An extraordinary CSS echocardiography session in David served about 60 patients who had been waiting for the cardiac study.

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Panama City Sets New Alcohol Sales Hours

Jbryson PNO3 days ago3 days ago01 mins

The Municipality of Panama has established new operating hours for businesses that sell alcoholic beverages in the capital district.

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MEF Sets September Pay Dates for Public Employees

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Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has released the September payroll calendar for public-sector employees.

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Business Groups Ask Executive to Veto Expanded Retiree Discounts

Jbryson PNO3 days ago3 days ago01 mins

Business representatives have renewed their opposition to Bill 226, which would expand discounts for retirees and pensioners.

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Electoral Reform Package Submitted to Panama’s National Assembly

Jbryson PNO3 days ago3 days ago01 mins

Panama’s Electoral Tribunal has submitted two bills to the National Assembly covering changes to the Electoral Code and the configuration of electoral circuits.

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Mulino Signs ITBI Exemption for First New Homes Up to B/.120,000

Jbryson PNO3 days ago3 days ago01 mins

President Jose Raul Mulino has signed Law 546, exempting the transfer tax on the purchase of a first newly built home valued at up to B/.120,000.

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Appeal Hearing for Publio De Gracia Rescheduled for September 16

Jbryson PNO3 days ago3 days ago01 mins

An appeal hearing concerning precautionary measures imposed on former revenue director Publio De Gracia has been rescheduled for September 16.

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Lawmakers Question Government Vehicle and Office-Equipment Rentals

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Panama’s National Assembly Budget Committee questioned officials over vehicle and office-equipment rental costs during hearings for the 2027 fiscal year.

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Advertising Students Gain Practical Media Experience at Encuentros Medcom

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A group of advertising students took part in Encuentros Medcom, gaining a closer look at the day-to-day work of communications media.

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About PNO

My Ten Year Anniversary: Reflections on Professional Growth and Lessons Learned

Welcome to PANAMA NOW ONLINE.
To mark our "10th" YEAR of being a LOUD, CONSISTENT, and RELIABLE source of News, Culture, and Insight for PANAMANIAN EX-PATS, we have expanded our presence considerably.
What started as a "S- - - -Y little blog" as stated by some local fraudsters, has become even more relevant during the past decade.

Our mission is CLEAR. Through trial and error as well as establishing a network of reliable sources, we seek to be THE SOURCE for Due Diligence, Planning, and Up to Date News for INCOMING EX-PATS as well as those already present here.

PANAMA is beautiful, cost effective, filled with culture, and very close in proximity to the UNITED STATES and CANADA. We are consistently listed as one of the most desirable locales on the planet for RETIREMENT options.

However, this opportunity is also ripe with LANDMINES and COMMON MISTAKES that can lead to headaches and financial loss beyond imagination.
PNO- aims to be the guide and shepherd to assist our readers, visitors, and contributors through the issues we have seen occur in time and time again.

We encourage EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS via the site through ( jb@panamanowonline.com ) or via our Instagram Imágenes transparentes PNG, imágenes, fotos INSTAGRAM platform at
"jbpno2026" as a means to open up a myriad of topics for all to comment on.

Thank you for visiting THEN, NOW, and in the FUTURE.

Saludos y Hasta la Proxima Vez
"JB"

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