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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…

The “woke’ world judging the most LIBERAL 87 year old Pope ever

2 years ago2 months ago02 mins

The 87-year-old pope used a word from the Roman dialect, “frociaggine,” which is considered derogatory. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/el-papa-usa-un-insulto-para-referirse-a-los-homosexuales-segun-los-medios-italianos-JL7490496 Pope Francis used a derogatory term to refer to homosexuals in the Catholic Church during a meeting with Italian bishops, several local media reported on Monday. During the assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), the pontiff reportedly invited…

Former thieves provide the best tips to avoid being victim

2 years ago2 months ago040 mins

When in doubt, ask a former scumbag out. https://www.247mirror.com/es/avoid-getting-robbed?ly=native_one&abtv=e5cce607-dfc8-45d4-94ca-fc3b994be19f Do you think your neighborhood is safe? Unfortunately, in the US alone there are more than 2.5 million robberies a year, which means that a robbery occurs every 26 seconds. Thieves will most likely laugh out loud at the common “one light on” trick, but there…

US Missionaries MURDERED in totally F’—-D up HAITI

2 years ago2 months ago05 mins

Baker’s daughter, Natalie, and her husband, Davy Lloyd, were in the country serving as missionaries. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/asesinan-a-tres-misioneros-en-haiti-incluyendo-a-la-hija-de-un-legislador-de-ee-uu-GF7456976?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Three American missionaries died at the hands of armed bandits who attacked an orphanage that houses dozens of children at Lison 49, in Plaine, north of Port-au-Prince, under the control of armed gangs for several months, the Missions organization…

Mulino hits ground running with new cabinet appointees

2 years ago2 months ago02 mins

Ameglio will accompany the designated minister Roberto Linares in Agricultural Development The president-elect, José Raúl Mulino, appointed this Friday, May 24, Francisco José Ameglio Vásquez as vice minister of Agricultural Development to accompany the designated minister Roberto Linares in this portfolio. Ameglio has worked as an assistant in the Legal Advisory Department of the Ministry…

BUSINESS INSIDER reports on RAVE reviews on air travel within PANAMA

2 years ago2 months ago010 mins

https://www.businessinsider.com/copa-airlines-panama-economy-review-2024-5?r=MX&IR=T#if-i-could-avoid-a-lengthy-layover-for-future-trips-to-and-from-panama-id-book-the-carrier-again-in-a-heartbeat-24 I flew economy on Copa, Panama’s flagship airline. My only regret was not booking it for a long-haul flight home. Monica Humphries May 14, 2024, 7:02 AM GMT-5 The exterior of the Copa Airlines plane. Monica Humphries/Business Insider Copa Airlines is Panama’s flag carrier. The airline offers flights across the country and to more than…

President of IRAN: Confirmed dead in Helicopter crash

2 years ago2 months ago08 mins

The death of the 63-year-old Iranian president opens a period of political uncertainty in Iran https://www.laestrella.com.pa/mundo/el-presidente-irani-raisi-muere-en-un-accidente-de-helicoptero-EC7411341 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister died in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran, the government announced Supreme Guide Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as interim president and announced five days…

Focus on 5-Star Luxury is on the radar for 2025 tourism. A day of luxury step by step

2 years ago2 months ago022 mins

https://www.businessinsider.com/punta-pacifica-panama-richest-neighborhood-photos-2024-5?r=MX&IR=T Duncan McGowan describes Panama City’s Ocean Reef Islands as “perfection.” The landscaping is manicured flawlessly, never a leaf or branch out of place. You’d have to hunt to find trash anywhere on the islands, and instead, you’re more likely to notice bird songs filling the air. Looking one way, all you see is the…

Hold on,,,,,,,So ASEP does in fact have a “working office”? Just not open to Ex-Pats I guess

2 years ago2 months ago05 mins

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/contenido-patrocinado/eficiencia-energetica-para-la-industria-panamena-una-oportunidad-de-sostenibilidad-y-competitividad-con-erco-energia-XG7239275 Erco Energía presents itself as a strategic ally for companies in Panama that are looking for advice and solutions regarding energy efficiency for their production processes. Panama’s industrial sector has long been a key driver for the country’s economy and progress. However, the increase in energy and power rates, together with the high temperatures…

Anyone who reads this blog, understands this is IMPORTANT as shit to me

2 years ago2 months ago05 mins

Scumbags always find slimy avenues of interpretation to skate past penalties imposed on illegal wildlife trafficking. https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/mundo/en-el-mundo-se-trafican-mas-de-4000-especies-de-vida-silvestre-FE7350315?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Among the most affected species are rare orchids, succulents, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals, says the Cites report. Wildlife trafficking has not reduced substantially in two decades, reports the World Wildlife and Forest Crime Report. While…

EX-PAT/VISITOR ALERT- For those on Eco-Tours in jungle regions, remember word “Jungle

2 years ago2 months ago02 mins

https://elsiglo.com.pa/panama/nacionales/cocodrilo-casi-le-arranca-el-pie-cuando-cruzaba-quebrada-en-veraguas-EA7332134 The scare of his life got a man who was attacked by a crocodile when he was crossing the La Toyoza ravine, in the district of Cañazas, province of Veraguas. The man managed to get away from the animal, but suffered serious injuries to one of his legs, so he had to be taken…

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

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The “woke’ world judging the most LIBERAL 87 year old Pope ever

Former thieves provide the best tips to avoid being victim

US Missionaries MURDERED in totally F’—-D up HAITI

Mulino hits ground running with new cabinet appointees

BUSINESS INSIDER reports on RAVE reviews on air travel within PANAMA

President of IRAN: Confirmed dead in Helicopter crash

Focus on 5-Star Luxury is on the radar for 2025 tourism. A day of luxury step by step

Hold on,,,,,,,So ASEP does in fact have a “working office”? Just not open to Ex-Pats I guess

Anyone who reads this blog, understands this is IMPORTANT as shit to me

EX-PAT/VISITOR ALERT- For those on Eco-Tours in jungle regions, remember word “Jungle