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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…

Absence of Martinelli has even more consequences on election than his inclusion

2 years ago2 months ago012 mins

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/preven-estrecha-eleccion-ante-la-salida-de-martinelli-de-la-carrera-presidencial-AE6134174#google_vignette Martinelli’s lawyer, Carlos Carrillo, announced that he filed an appeal for clarification of the cassation and warns that the criminal actions have not yet ended. The eventual disqualification of the presidential candidate due to the alliance between the Realizing Goals (RM) party and the Alianza party, Ricardo Martinelli, according to experts, would make the…

Kansas City Chiefs make it 3 out of 4 in winning SUPER BOWL. Just ask Taylor

2 years ago2 months ago05 mins

I am well aware of the difference between what LATAM refer to as “FOOTBALL” and us GRINGOES, but the biggest sporting event in the US passed last SUNDAY, with KANSAS CITY taking home the crown. With Pop Icon TAYLOR SWIFT cheering on her boyfriend of the moment, the CHIEFS needed OT, yet got past the…

WOW- Election Year and Gabby remembers there are Indigenous voters, lets shake some hands

2 years ago2 months ago03 mins

On the third day of his tour of the Ngäbe Buglé Region, a large crowd reiterated their support for Gaby in the midst of indigenous cultural demonstrations https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/politica/carrizo-anuncia-ministerio-indigena-ante-miles-de-panamenos-en-la-comarca-ngabe-bugle-IB6102802?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc Residents of the 27 townships of the Müna and Ñürüm districts gave a great welcome to presidential candidate José Gabriel Carrizo. On the third day of his…

30 year era of Martinelli “Magic” coming to inglorius END

2 years ago2 months ago09 mins

A name and effigy revered by millions. One who continuously faced enemies, a rebel, a voice to be heard, one who seemed to always find a way out. RICARDO MARTINELLI will never be the same in Panama. The “machine” has got him by the balls. He’s made too many enemies, and an olive branch is…

Off we go. Screws tightening on Martinelli already. He should’ve taken my parachute hint

2 years ago2 months ago011 mins

Election Year in PANAMA= the worlds BEST reality TV. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/cancilleria-niega-salvoconducto-al-expresidente-martinelli-DL6085656 The Criminal Chamber sent the file of Ricardo Martinelli’s sentence to the Second Criminal Court, which must notify the Electoral Court. The former president’s legal team announces new resources The Foreign Ministry of Panama denied the safe passage requested by the Nicaraguan embassy to transfer…

Carnaval is HERE. Not exactly on par with Brazil, but a big deal in PANAMA nonetheless

2 years ago2 months ago03 mins

In parallel to the celebration, the 2024 electoral campaign adds an additional element of interest. https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/panama-da-inicio-a-sus-carnavales-2024-con-esplendor-y-una-campana-electoral-GH6090697 Infectious music and an explosion of color mark the beginning of the 2024 Carnivals, which this year takes on special meaning as it coincides with the 2024 electoral campaign, adding a political touch to the festivity. Panamanians, known for…

TOURISM BOOST? COPA adds route to encourage more EAST COAST travel to PANAMA

2 years ago2 months ago03 mins

Opening up to Raleigh-Durham, NC in June. Major EAST coast hub. https://www.travelandleisure.com/copa-airlines-panama-raleigh-durham-north-carolina-june-8559396 Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines is making it easier to get to Central America with a new route from Raleigh-Durham, NC, to Panama City. The new flight, which will take off for the first time on June 21, will operate four times each week,…

Guess Ricardo is afraid of heights. Standing firm like he always does

2 years ago2 months ago06 mins

https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/politica/martinelli-no-estoy-derrotado-AI6028112 Martinelli explained that they have created a criminal case against him and that they want to remove his electoral immunity The presidential candidate for the Realizing Goals and Alliance parties, Ricardo Martinelli, at the beginning of his political campaign assured that he is innocent and said that Panama has a dictatorship. “A year ago…

Newbies ,was I lying? Nothing more entertaining than PANAMA politics

2 years ago2 months ago03 mins

A incredibly popular ex-President, who has done prison time in the US, been sent back to Panama, done prison time here. Won Mayoral race while incarcerated. Has had two sons do prision time in Guatemala and US. Family owns the equivalent of the nation’s WAL MART, is exonerated on charges. Released and forms new political…

Get ready for tons of political posts for 2024. Let the PANAMA GAMES begin?

2 years ago2 months ago02 mins

https://www-laestrella-com-pa.translate.goog/panama/nacional/corte-suprema-no-admite-otro-amparo-al-expresidente-martinelli-LH6009195?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc The presiding judge in this case was Olmedo Arrocha and it was announced on February 1 The plenary session of the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) did not admit a protection of guarantees filed by lawyer Shirley Castañeda, defender of former president Ricardo Martinelli, against an order of the Superior Court for the Settlement…

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

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Absence of Martinelli has even more consequences on election than his inclusion

Kansas City Chiefs make it 3 out of 4 in winning SUPER BOWL. Just ask Taylor

WOW- Election Year and Gabby remembers there are Indigenous voters, lets shake some hands

30 year era of Martinelli “Magic” coming to inglorius END

Off we go. Screws tightening on Martinelli already. He should’ve taken my parachute hint

Carnaval is HERE. Not exactly on par with Brazil, but a big deal in PANAMA nonetheless

TOURISM BOOST? COPA adds route to encourage more EAST COAST travel to PANAMA

Guess Ricardo is afraid of heights. Standing firm like he always does

Newbies ,was I lying? Nothing more entertaining than PANAMA politics

Get ready for tons of political posts for 2024. Let the PANAMA GAMES begin?