The reputation of The Republic of Panama in Global Eyes= Corruption
Interesting article in La Estrella today about much of what we report on at PNO.com. Recommended story. J.B Issues such as the irregular links between Manuel Antonio Noriega and Pablo Escobar, the misnamed Panama Papers, Waked Case, Odebrecht and Martinelli have made the name of Panama in the international arena …
Analysis of air quality requested for Valle de Tonosi.
The members of the Frente Tonosieño against Pollution asked the Ministries of Health, Agricultural Development and Environment for an analysis of water, soil and air in the region of Valle de Tonosí, in the province of Los Santos. Tonosí producers are unhappy by decree prohibiting aerial spraying The request of …
Punta Pacifica group raided; suspected of running human trafficking ring
In different parts of the country, 15 raids were carried out with the intention of “dismantling” an organization that is dedicated in Panama to the trafficking of migrants. This was reported on the morning of this Tuesday, September 4, by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which explained that the person in …
Martinelli due in court,,,,,,,this time it’s the wife
The Sixth Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office summoned the former First Lady of the Republic, Marta Linares de Martinelli , on Wednesday, September 5 , to attend an investigation into the Blue Apple case . Blue Apple will remain under reserve They discover two new societies that served as ‘basket’ to receive …
Previously corrupt Odebrecht, back in the running for Metro contracts
The Brazilian construction company Odebrecht returned to the bids of the Government of Panama. Odebrecht is interested in Metro works The company, which confessed to paying bribes millionaires to get public works contracts between 2010 and 2014, participated in the approval meetings of the extension of line 1 of the …
BURNS MY ASS: Abuses of the natural beauty of Panama!!!
by James “JB” Bryson Happy Labor Day to all ex-pats here and to those back stateside. On this day I am reflecting on the story that PNO.com re-distributed last week concerning the approval of logging so close to the Darien National Park. I get so angry at the short sighted …
Complaints filed against Martinelli prosecutor
The Commission of Credentials of the National Assembly will give priority today to the processing of three denunciations, that maintains in this instance the magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ), Harry Diaz, although there are other ten denunciations that involve others magistrates of the highest justice corporation. RATIFICATION …
BOCAS BUYER BEWARE: Part 2 coming next week
by James “JB” Bryson Greetings PNO.com visitors. I am looking forward to finishing the follow up that my friend “Buddy” and I have experienced since we first ventured down to Isla Colon and attempted to make progress in regards to hectares, he purchased and LEGALLY owns according to the Public …
THIRD UPDATE: La Prensa coverage of Darien environmental crisis
Only 9 inspectors have the Ministry of Environment in their regional Darien to monitor more than 115 thousand hectares under forest management in the area, so indigenous loggers denounce the lack of supervision. Environment approves logging of endangered trees Tala takes protected area in Darién The cutting permits are given …
INFRASTRUCTURE: Agreement reached with Japan to advance Metro
The Cabinet Council authorized this Tuesday, August 28, the signing of an agreement between the subcontractor of the Line 3 project, Hitachi LTDA , and the Metro de Panamá, SA for the purchase of all the equipment and wagons of Line 3 of the Metro to West Panama, at a …
LOGGING Update: Sincerely hope all of Panama reject logging in Darien!!
OP ED: James “JB” Bryson I encourage people visiting PNO.com to keep a keen eye on this story that La Prensa has been running. Part of the beauty of Panama is the indigenous flora and fauna that make the environment unique. Cutting and logging in the buffer zone of Darien …
Debt grows but remains in lockstep with Economic Growth
The debt of the non-financial public sector increased by $ 322 million during the last year and stood at $ 24,376.7 million at the end of July. $ 24,386 million debt Since 2014, when the government of President Juan Carlos Varela began , the increase is $ 6,750 million, according …
Money and Greed WIN as Ministry of Environment= (Assholes) approves logging of endangered trees
James “J.B” Bryson- Always a great day when we see more and more short sighted people taking away the beauty of Panama for greed and money. Read Attached. In the Darien forests, some 9,000 cubic meters of wood of species in danger of extinction were cut between 2017 and …
Panamenista Party update: Varlela brother vocal in discontent
The Panameñistas converted the extraordinary convention of yesterday into a political calisthenics prior to the primary elections, in which its main leaders defended the government’s management and launched attacks on the political opposition. The president of the party, José Luis Varela , who is also a deputy of the 6-2 …
Trump showing lack of class by not properly honoring McCain despite past squabbles
US President Donald Trump will not attend John McCain’s funeral in Washington, DC this weekend, a spokesman for the senator confirmed Monday, Aug. 27. They raise the flags in the White House after the death of McCain United States begins a week of tributes by John McCain “The president will …
Decision on Former Social Development Minister SUV purchase is delayed further
The morning of this Monday, August 27, in the Thirteenth Criminal Court, the hearing of the former Minister of Social Development Guillermo Ferrufino was suspended for the alleged crime against the public administration in the form of corruption of public servants, due to the purchase of a 2013 Toyota Land …
CSS- Social Security update for Panamanians
All contributors to the Social Security Fund (CSS) that belong to the mixed subsystem of pensions have, as part of their personal savings component, a total of $ 821 million , according to the unaudited information of the institution, reported until 2016 . Mixed program reports $ 2,457 million in …
Health System of Panama to be analyzed
“For a preventive, universal and quality health system” , is the name of the forum organized by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama, allied with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and other business associations. This forum on health and social security is part of the “Agenda …
“Burn My Ass” Entry- Rain, Taxi, Texting
by James “JB” Bryson So maybe it is the old man in me, but I don’t think texting while driving is a good thing. I further don’t think texting while driving in the rain is a good thing. And I definitely don’t feel that texting while driving in the rain …
Cortizo Aun tiene la ventaja en las Primarias del PRD
Apezar de la reciente union de Juan Carlos Navarro a la Candidatura de el Dr Ernesto Perez Balladares (El Toro) el Candidato Laurentino Cortizo Continua arriba en nuestra ultima encuesta utilizando el Padron Electoral del PRD con muestras basadas en la misma metodologia de las encuestadoras mas reconocidas. Cortizo cuenta …
Travel Abuses outlined for National Assembly members: SEE “J.B” Blog
Travel abroad with tickets and per diem included is only one of the privileges of the National Assembly deputies . From January 2015 to June 2018, the National Assembly has paid more than 2 million dollars in travel for deputies and other officials of that body. They have attended meetings …
Upcoming World Youth Day something to be proud of for Panama
Israel Ramos V., parish priest of the church San Antonio María Claret, from the capital town of Pueblo Nuevo, was on a formative visit to the city of Madrid (Spain) when he learned the good news: Panama would be the headquarters of World Youth Day (WYD) The voice of Christ …
Is Federico Humbert the ONLY person in Panama looking out for public funds?
by James “JB” Bryson Just a quick thought on the general tenor of almost every single visit to the paper. You need not look further than the front page to see what is the new and in some cases quite old, instance of back room dealing and payoffs occurring in …
Comptroller audits reveal egregious abuse of public funds
“It is very sad to see how the funds of all Panamanians were handled in such an irresponsible manner,” said Comptroller Federico Humbert , regarding the audits of payrolls and donations in the National Assembly . Deputy Adolfo Valderrama named nephew who lives in Mexico Deputy Leandro Ávila must render …
Porcell makes her case before Coalition
The Procurator of the Nation, Kenia Porcell , began the morning of this Wednesday, August 22, her appearance before the Council of the National Agreement for Development , to explain the events that led to a confrontation with the interim president of the Supreme Court of Justice ( CSJ), Hernán …
INFRASTRUCTURE update: Revision needed on Chinese electrical contractors
After the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Panama and the United States to promote the storage, distribution and transmission of energy, in addition to investment in infrastructure, the Fourth Line of Electrical Transmission could become an international chapter of the commercial war, until now cold, between the United …
Former First Lady seeks privacy from the press
Five journalists from the newspaper La Prensa attended an audience in the Family Court this morning, after the former first lady Marta Linares de Martinelli filed a claim ” for family protection and the family image “, in which she asks the newspaper to cease and refrain from disclosing and …
Over $52 Million owed to Social Security
A total of $ 52.4 million owes the State to the Social Security Fund (CSS) in worker-employer quotas that stopped reporting dependencies of the central and decentralized government, and those generated by special laws. The vice-president of the board of directors of the CSS, Roberto Valencia , provided a report …
Porcell to present report on her side of Council crisis
The Attorney General of the Nation, Kenia Porcell , will present this Wednesday, August 22, a report before the Council of the National Agreement for Development , on the current crisis facing the administration of justice. Concertación requests the appearance of Porcell and De León Four notions of what was …
Take a close interest into PANAMA politics- or just look around you.
by James “JB” Bryson Many will see that at the present time, the tone of PNO.com is fairly political in nature. Many of the posts and articles we look to re-distribute are pertaining to the upcoming elections here in Panama. I certainly have my opinions, but as a non voter …