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Darien

I continue to bang my drum about the Premier problem in our times: IMMIGRATION

From America, Ukraine, to Latin Americas. Immigration and refugees are the issue of the century. Simply fewer places in the world offer a better life as countries and economies struggle. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/mundo/230907/unicef-hay-record-migrantes-menores-america-latina Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing one of the “biggest and most complex crises” of child migration on …

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Politics

Tough year for Zulay as she faces expulsion from the PRD.

Things have taken a turn for the once shining young star of Panamanian politics. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230907/zulay-defendera-eventual-proceso-expulsion They do! This is how congresswoman Zulay Rodríguez and presidential candidate for free nomination responded to the claims to request her expulsion from the Democratic Revolutionary Party, a political group to which she belongs. On Monday, …

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"JB"

What a CROCK of BULLSHIT!!! “Financial Expert” my ASS!!!!! RED FROG propaganda

Editorial:  James “JB” Bryson I thought today’s earlier post was enough to satisfy my itch to shed light on RED FROG. Then I see this rotten piece of a dumpster fire video on YOU TUBE.  (thank you “Brigade”). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_xmA9694Tw “Financial Expert” David Clark- that lovely British accent makes him sound …

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Thank You Edmund Burke- You can’t unring this RED FROG bell. Redemption is coming.

EDMUND BURKE “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing.”  The only change I would make to this great quote from Burke is sub “People” for “Men”. As that is what is happening. “People” are contacting ME completely unsolicited……..and I am …

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"JB"

Colon: Quickly and quietly becoming one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

It is a story I like to touch on, even though there is no earthly reason for ex-Pats to be interested in anything near Colon. But in stories that you find that don’t reach the mainstream papers like “La Estrella” and “La Pensa”, you find the dark underbelly of what …

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Sport

As mentioned last week, Messi brings out “everyone” in first LA visit.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/230904/messimania-sacudio-angeles Last night’s match between LA FC and Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS) was not just any ordinary game. Despite the fact that this game was marked in red on the billboard, it was also an opportunity for different personalities from the entertainment industry to see striker Lionel Messi …

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Canal

Panama recognizes the role climate chnage is having on the Canal.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230904/panamenos-reconocen-cambio-climatico-afecta The Panama Canal is facing a crisis due to water shortages. The Panamanian recognizes that affectation. The Gismo Services, SA survey, published monthly in La Estrella de Panamá, revealed that 81% of Panamanians agree that climate change is already affecting the operation of the Panama Canal. According to the survey, …

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Environmental

Florida has to assess damage after Hurricane hits west coast of the state.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/america/230831/florida-evalua-danos-paso-idalia-avanza-sudeste-ee-uu My family luckily avoided a hit from this storm as it passed Southern part of the state. But every year fingers are crossed. To all PNO Ex-Pats that might have been affected, heres hoping all get back to normal soon.  Florida began this Thursday, August 31, to assess the …

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"JB"

A little late to the party here Ricardo?!?! Duh. Just say corrupt as Holy Hell

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230831/ricardo-lombana-hay-gente-asamblea Don’t go out on a limb or anything here…….”people in the Assembly should be in jail”. No shit Ricardo Lombana was the big surprise in the 2019 presidential elections, after obtaining an honorable third place with 368,962 votes, having surpassed the candidate of the then ruling Panameñista Party, and …

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"JB"

Martinelli has not even started campaigning, and slimy Gaby is full blast.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230831/martinelli-carrizo-siguen-empate-tecnico As I have championed the voice of the working class before, Martinelli, who has been hunted like no other of the scheming Presidents of the past, has done his tme. Was exonerated. His children. done their time, paid back kick back funds, and also exonnerated in US courts, is …

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Crime

ODEBRECHT: Still up to their neck in shit. Is progress really happening?

http://elsiglo.com.pa/internacional/fiscalia-colombiana-imputa-cargos-10-exfuncionarios-corrupcion-odebrecht/24233815 On August 17, they announced that they would charge more than 50 people The Colombian prosecutor’s office charged ten former officials of the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), implicated in alleged irregularities in a contract with the Brazilian company Odebrecht for the construction of the Ruta del Sol II highway, as announced two …

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Economy

FREE ZONE celebrates anniversary by showing immense growth.

In its 75th anniversary, the Colon Free Zone (ZLC) seems to be sailing with a strong wind in its favor after a post-pandemic recovery, mainly due to the significant increase in the importation of raw materials for medicines. An analysis of the month of July (2023) indicates that the ZLC …

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Human Interest

Indigenous Panamanians: So often overlooked are trying to be a part of tourism.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230830/indigenas-ngaebe-bugle-apuntan-turismo-mostrar-preservar-cultura A traditional ritual with smoke and purified water allows visitors to enter the forest or houses in the Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous communities of southern Costa Rica, where their inhabitants are beginning to see tourism as an opportunity to showcase and preserve their culture. and to generate income. Nearly 3,200 Ngäbe-Buglé …

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Air Travel

Tocumen continues to expand into recognized International airport.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/economia/230830/s-p-global-ratings-mejora-perspectiva-calificacion-aeropuerto-internacional-tocumen#google_vignette The risk rating agency S&P Global Ratings changed the outlook from negative to stable and confirmed the ‘BBB’ rating of Tocumen International Airport, SA (AITSA), the entity reported this Wednesday, August 30. Tocumen’s credit evaluation incorporates the support of the Panamanian government, an aspect that the rating agency considers …

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Immigration

As discussed in US debates: Illegal Immigration may be #1 problem of the world!

Happening in Panama right under our noses each day. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230828/snm-traslada-migrantes-varados-chiriqui-26-agosto-ingresaron-4-mil-provincia In order for a group of migrants to continue their journey to the Paso Canoas border sector and then cross the border with Costa Rica, the National Migration Service (SNM), in the province of Chiriquí, coordinated their transfer with the …

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Sport

“Messimania” hits the US like the Beattles.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/deportes/futbol/230827/messimania-revoluciona-futbol-estados-unidos Back home, as I am a “futbol” fan, Lionel Messi has changed the landscape of South Forida sports. My family went to one of the games and the lowest ticket was $200.  Despite the fact that it is not the first time that the MLS has had international stars …

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Conservation

Panama, with Jamaica and Colombia to address sea pollution, some good news.

Have them start at a self proclaimed “Eco-Resort” in Bocas del Toro!!!!!!!!! Panama, Jamaica and Colombia launched the project ‘Reduce marine plastics and plastic pollution in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean’. The initiative created through a circular economy approach will be led by the United Nations Environment …

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Editorial Contribution

Union Secretary feels Cortizo is divorced from the common worker.

After a year of the biggest social outbreak of the post-invasion era, the demands of popular organizations are still on the table. Saúl Méndez, general secretary of the Single Union of Construction and Similar Workers (Suntracs), said that the Executive “never complied” with the agreements made to face the high …

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"JB"

Meeting notes update from the king of Liars.

So hello Bocas Brigade. I truly hope all are well. I’m my continuing effort to speak the truth and be a stick in the wheel that is Red Frog and OGI, I’d like to provide some essay on the notes of his latest communication with an extremely divided flock. Let …

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Conservation

To avoid losing money and stress, keep your frogs in Panama “YELLOW” ;-)

According to the authorities, the event had the objective of transmitting and strengthening the educational community and the population in general. “It seeks to spread a message of the conservation of natural ecosystems, avoiding contamination and enrichment of forests, so that it can be released to its natural area,” said …

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Anyone remember this FTC crime? reminding owners of the lies of Joe Haley.

This one is a great one because very recently the Government has enacted new policies due to people using FAKE endorsements. Something Joe is a master at. I have heard from former employees and owners alike, that “C.CLARK” is a manifestation, or more aptly put a LIE!! For all of …

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Politics

REALIZING GOALS just getting started.

The political party Realizando Metas, founded by Ricardo Martinelli, displaced the long-standing Panameñista Party from the third position with the most adherents. The last update of the Electoral Organization Directorate, dated August 17, details that RM reached a membership of 245,302 and thus becomes the third group with the most …

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"JB"

Hello friends and Bocas Brigade,,,,,,Joe is currently avoiding a direct order.

Sorry for the lack of chatter the last few days. I have been concerned with family and a hurricane. NOT in Florida like I am used to for 40 years, but in California!!!!!! Anyone want to discuss climate change at the moment? On a different note, in my daily updates …

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"JB"

More interesting tidbits clarified by GREEN GLOBE- CEO conversation

Editorial: “JB” Bryson So to just wrap up another Joe Haley lie and misleading both old and new investors, I wanted to add some quotes directly from GREEN GLOBE. In an effort to maintain full transparency and professionalism, I contacted Birte Pelayo to have a phone conversation. She is a …

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"JB"

ATTN: RED FROG Owners and Potential Investors- GREEN GLOBE my ASS!!!!!

How about a little copywrite infringement with a sprinkle of false advertising and straight up BULLSHIT? I promised that I would be following up on my visit to RED FROG BEACH and I am. I am hopeful many read my last post about the Contract of Adhesion, that I went …

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Politics

Martinelli comes out firing to remind the press and the establishment why he remains a force/

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230807/ricardo-martinelli-gente-vota The former President of the Republic, and presidential candidate for the Realizing Goals (RM) party, Ricardo Martinelli made a brief analysis of the country’s political situation, in the midst of the electoral process leading to the general elections on May 5, 2024 and stated that probably, after the elections, …

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"JB"

OGI Agreement from RED FROG BEACH wrong on a number of levels. Owners keep communicating.

In my last promised post of what I was being sent by various people against Joe Haley and what is attempting to be pushed through, I need to convey with some much smarter legal people than me. That is exactly what I did. We read the OGI Operating agreement and …

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Conservation

Pope urges next generation to focus of climate change and health of the planet.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/internacional/mundo/230803/papa-recuerda-jovenes-urgencia-dramatica-crisis-climatica Pope Francis reminded young people Thursday of “the dramatic urgency” of global warming and advocated “integral ecology” on the second day of his visit to Lisbon to participate in World Youth Day (WYD). “We must recognize the dramatic urgency of taking charge of our common home. However, this cannot …

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Politics

Martinelli opens up and fires into the judicial system that keeps coming at him.

On a seperate note, I’m prtty sure I cam up with the term “Varelaleaks”. Check my old archive when I was opining on his relations with China. Oh well, didn’t copywrite it.   JB   https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230803/martinelli-cuestiona-sistema-judicial-sugiere Confident and confident that he will win the Presidency of the Republic in the general …

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Politics

Hollow victory for Spock over Abrego, as Martinelli character assassination continues.

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/nacional/230713/230802-jose-stoute-roux-le-gano The recent internal elections of Cambio Democrático (CD) further clear the panorama regarding the electoral offer for 2024. With 52% of the votes, the president of CD, Rómulo Roux, prevailed over his rival, deputy Yanibel Ábrego, who obtained 46%. This represents a new victory over former President Ricardo Martinelli, who …

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