Study Abroad Examiner 04 january 200702 September 2008
A Friend of Martin Torrijos Buying Land in Bocas del Toro 04 january 200727 February 2008
This article was written by Horacio Trottman, Carmen Boyd and Jahiro Polo and was originally published in the Panamanian newspaper “El Siglo“ on 25 May 2007. Back in May there was a burst of interest in these issues which has since died down somewhat. People who see themselves as victims of land-grab schemes constantly try to get journalists interested in their personal situations as a way to pressure government officials into action - they want to draw as much attention as possible to their accusations and complaints. Most notably, TVN Channel 2 sent a crew to Bocas del Toro and they shot an entire week-long special series. On the day that the series was supposed to air, TVN’s national signal went down. They ended up only showing the first of five segments, and the other four were never broadcast. The people in Bocas del Toro who have been impacted by these kinds of shenanigans are constantly looking for more press, and on the other side those who are paying off politicans and buying influence are no longer answering my telephone calls or emails. Oh well, that was kind of expected… (more)
Bocas del Toro Weather 04 january 200727 February 2008
Panama weather is relatively mild in that the highs and lows year-round are within about 10 degrees of each other. While temperatures vary depending on the region, Bocas del Toro experiences a tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Bocas del Toro experiences relatively low humidity, with light breezy days and light temperate nights. From our quiet dock by the water to our wrap-around porch, relaxing outside and enjoying the weather couldn’t be more delightful. Read the rest of this entry »