The oceans of the world compose a very dynamic and complex system that governs the way everything in the ecosystem of our planet functions. It is an ever-changing and developing world that strives to achieve balance throughout all of…
Updated November 1 to include comments from the Ministry of Environment Bocas del Toro regional office. Ad Sidera Semper, an electronic music festival, has returned for its third year, moving to Red Frog Beach in Bocas del Toro…
Thanks to a wonderfully generous donation by Eric Veenstra of the PirateArts Experience resort, the student band from the Colegio Rogelio Josue Ibarra high school will be traveling to the provinces of Veraguas and Los Santos…
Following the tragic April 13, 2024 fires on Isla Colon, the topic of insurance coverage is on the mind of many property owners around the archipelago. Today we sit down with Ithiel Tribaldos of Afta Insurance Solutions to talk…
On June 26, Rogelio Josué Ibarra High School was filled with warmth and joy as the community gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of Guillermo Sánchez Borbón, fondly referred to as Tristán Solarte (his literary pseudonym). Friends, family, school…
“Skateboarding is used as a tool to give socioeconomically disadvantaged children the opportunity to achieve their goals and rise above poverty.” – Skateboards For Hope July 13, 2023 Surrounded by artwork and 45 brightly painted skateboards with the aroma of freshly…
It’s time once more for Isla Colon to honor its literary hero, Guillermo Sánchez Borbón, known to many as Tristán Solarte. On June 26, the Rogelio Josué Ibarra High School will host a special event celebrating what would’ve been…
On April 13, 2024, there was a tragic fire in Bocas Town. A fundraising campaign was launched on April 29 to support the clean-up efforts and create a victim relief fund for the employees and owner-operators who lost their…
It’s times like these, you gotta love the community spirit of Bocas del Toro; through the good times and the bad. VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Well on April 13, 2024, there were some seriously bad…
On an island that experiences droughts and unreliable public water service, August Wastewater Treatment Plants are a game-changer. The future is now; a Bocas del Toro with a more conscious use of its precious resources and practices that safeguard…
Club Bocas Chess, a sports non-profit organization, has recently achieved a significant milestone with its endorsement by Pandeportes in January 2024. This endorsement marks a new chapter in the club’s mission to promote the educational and cultural benefits of…
May 20, 2024 Dear Mr. Zuckerberg, Thank you for visiting our beautiful islands of Bocas del Toro, Panama. We hope that you have enjoyed our clear Caribbean waters, lush jungles, diverse flora & fauna, and the unique cultural blend of peoples…
April 29, 2024 marks the birthdate of an exciting collaboration that combines party entertainment with sports marketing in Bocas del Toro. A press conference was held where Filthy Friday officially announced its sponsorship of Bocas Fútbol…
We are now less than one week away from the 2024 elections, and it’s the final…
Red Frog Beach, the archipelago’s premier resort, enters a promising new chapter as Casco Capital Group took charge, effective December 1, 2023. This transition marks a significant milestone, brimming with prospects for rejuvenation and expansion under…
The elementary school in Bluff has just received an important upgrade with the installation of a new water tank! This is a major breakthrough for our community and represents a significant change for the children.
Sorry for the distressing featured image. However it has become an all too familiar reality in the Bocas del Toro of 2024. Unfortunately, the community is seeing an increase in the electrocution of monkeys, sloths and other jungle animals at…
If you’ve ever wondered what all that smelly black stuff is on the beach, read on and we may be able to answer a few of your questions. The Playa Istmito Project is a participatory science project in which…
The pandemic emphasized to the world the importance of technology and access to the internet. For those without access, many students, most in low-income and disadvantaged countries and communities, went without any formal education for a year or more….
Paella, poolside, prepared right in front of your eyes, with craft gin cocktails and live music. This is the new Sunday afternoon program at Merén: entertainment, relaxation and seafood satiation to the maximum. Escaping the dusty madness of the March…
Overview Simon Bolivar Park, a cherished public space in Bocas Town, is undergoing a major renovation as part of the Isla Colon road project. The proposed redesign involves removing 74% of the park’s trees due to safety…
Club Academia Bocas Chess is a chess club and a non-profit sport organization, established at the Colegio Multicultural Dr. Andrés Culiolis Bayard school. Nota original en español The club was established thanks to 25 members of the Bocas…
2024 is set to be a year of significant expansion and community engagement for the Bocas Recycle Center. A visionary plan that includes raising awareness, environmental education, and waste management. The Bocas Recycle Center started its journey in December…
Abdiel Terán Della Togna is 34 years deep into the insurance game in Panama. He has the know-how and the know-who to protect important on-the-water assets on the islands of Bocas del Toro. Normally complicated and expensive, for the…
Since February 25, 2024, a big gray ship has been sitting in the bay in front of Bocas Town. It has a French flag, someone from a hotel in Carenero says. At night, you can see a large line…
BIG NEWS: Starting March 11, 2024, FlyTrip will initiate DAILY FLIGHTS to Bocas, along with expanding capacity for more passengers on their Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday flights! Nota en español “This decision…
Today is “back to school!” time in Panama though it’s never too early to re-live those summer vacation glory days vicariously through our friends at Give and Surf. Today we share our report from the front lines of the…
We’re thrilled to announce the third edition of Bocas Invitacional, the only bodyboarding festival in Central America that brings together the best local and international athletes. From March 4th to March 10th, 2024, Bocas del Toro will be the…
Introducing Cayuco Torque! The Bocas del Toro Water Sport Scene Continues to Evolve Bocas del Toro’s original Cayuco team will forever be Cayuco Paunch. Founded in 2016, the ladies of Paunch are two time winners of the Club de Remos…
