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Panama’s Political Pandemonium; Starlink, Internet Service in Panama; Seizure of Over $4 Million in Counterfeit Goods; 2023 Hurricane Season: When Does It Start and In Which Month Does It End?; Awkward Moments.

Friday, May 19, 2023 Panamanian political pandemonium is upon us and it would be the best kind of comedy if it weren’t so annoying.  The aggression associated is paramount – the political party “RM” which was created by Ricardo Martinelli, but actually means “Realizando Metas” (Achieving Goals in English), recently protested in the streets of […]

Metro from Tocumen; Firefighters declare national strike; announce closure of public offices at 12:00 PM on Holy Thursday; extend fuel subsidy: What measures have changed?; Ecolimpia: What will it be responsible for during the management of Cerro Patacón?; Expocomer 2023.

Friday, March 31, 2023 On Thursday, I returned from Orlando after having successfully confused a group of colleagues on how to conduct investigations in Latin America.  I knew that Panama’s Metro had finally inaugurated their extension train to the airport, so I decided to see how it actually worked and this is my review: Arriving […]

Panama’s Unwritten Driving Rules; Panama is the Best Destination in 2022 to Enjoy Retirement; Historic Year Ends with 133,000 Migrants Entering the Country; Know the Transitory Points for Taking Swabs in the Capital City

Friday, January 14, 2022 Yesterday morning while running errands, I found a parking spot almost in front of the post office I use.  I get out, get my mail, and gleefully return with my recently acquired Amazon bounty.  I usually back in when I park, but traffic was brutal, and no one seems to have the […]

Return of teachers to schools, How to Regulate Digital Work in Panama, There Could Be New Biosafety Regulations for Commercial Premises.

Thursday, August 19, 2021 As part of my efforts to stay on top of my game, and by “stay on top of my game” I mean “not fall face first into poverty”, I’ve taken over a few projects relating to CCTV.  A company I used to work with, simply closed their doors, paying off their […]

Vaccination advances in Panama, Back to school is considered urgent; Check out “GOING PANAMA” at the end of this Report.

Friday, August 13, 2021 So, there I was, minding my own business, when suddenly, I was blind-sided by gobs of work.  I for one am steadfastly against just dropping away for long periods of time without the slightest iota of comms to my friends and family.  That only brings about rumors.  Where did he go?  Did he die?  Did he […]

Brett’s Deep Dark Secrets; Total Quarantine Continues on Weekends, in These Provinces; Limit to Suspension of Contracts; Covid 19 will Remain, but Milder; Icey in Panama?

Friday, February 19, 2021 I’m not one to give out my long-standing, time-tested secrets to just anyone, but that’s just downright selfish.  Over the years, we’ve done a lot of work on our house.  I’ve learned my lesson the hard way in most of the projects, but it’s through these trials and tribulations that I’ve come to […]