Horoscopes – October 2016
Aries March 21 — April 19 This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship, seek out a Taurus and see what happens. Your popularity wanes during the full moon which should in turn give you the opportunity to do that spring cleaning you have been putting off. With special attention to dark corners and […]
Marine Turtles in Bocas del Toro: Culture Vs Sustainability
A child goes to his father and says: Dad, I heard it’s not right to eat sea turtles, and that there is only a few left and it takes many years for them to reach maturity and only 1 of every 1,000 are born to survive to become adults. The father answers: Son, there’s nothing […]
Clyde Stephens: Scientist, Bocas Historian and Local Storyteller
by Allene Blaker Some folks in Panama look forward to the return of whales every July so they can go whale-watching. Bird enthusiasts can’t wait for winter when the bird variety and population increases due to the migrating avians. And of course, sea turtle lovers know when to expect and where to see every species […]
Friends of Casa de Asilo
by Tom O’Flaherty and Other Friends of Casa de Asilo *Editor’s Note: “Asilo” refers to El Asilo de Ancianos which is a state-run elderly home in Bocas Town (Isla Colón). “Friends of Casa de Asilo” is not about one person but the story of many people in the compassionate community in Bocas and the world […]
Events – October 2016
Sept 30 – Oct 2: Oktoberfest @ Selina Hostel Oct 2: Sunday Brunch Buffet @ The Cosmic Crab. $12.95 11-3. Live music all afternoon. October 6-7: Cosmic Crab– 2 Day Mosaic Workshop. $20 for materials. Overnight Slumber Party $15 pp shared cabins incl breakfast (Optional…but gonna be FUN!!!) Oct 7: Cosmic Crab – Spa Day […]
Chili on the Beach: 11th Annual Chili Challenge to be Held Sunday Sept 25th
The Bocas Del Toro 11th Annual Chili Challenge will be held Sunday September 25,2016 at The Bocas Brewery, where it will be “Chili on the Beach” that day. A large crowd of ex-pats, tourists and locals all get a chance to judge who gets the bragging rights to the best chili cooked in large pots.There […]
Water Taxis
A poem submitted by Arnold Greenburg They roar and splash and go from dock to dock, and make the sea an avenue with waves that sparkle in the sun, and even in the rain and wind, where dark clouds hover, the boats take folks to town and back for what they need to live their […]
Bocas Breeze Photo Challenge
The photo with the most votes by our readers in August was the Sloth, so in the spirit of giving the Bocas Breeze readers the vote: the Sloth wins. Congratulations to Renee Proctor! As readers have said, it epitomizes Bocas wildlife. Its in focus, we see the whole creature, and in its natural habitat. The […]
The Piratas Riders Visit Isla Colon with 300+ Motorcycles
Friday July 15th, more than 300 motorcycles invaded Isla Colon to celebrate the 8th anniversary of the founding of the motorcycle club Piratas Riders. They have been active for 19 years now. The 9 original founders are from the Chiriqui province of Panama, but the club is comprised of more than 500 members, not only […]
November 2016 Issue
Horoscopes – August 2016
Aries March 21 — April 19 Good old Aries still hanging in there with that dream regarding water signs and water sports. A word of warning Aries, there are some things best left imagined rather than actualized. Think about it, plus the ensuing potential medical bills, it’s all just too much. This is an excellent […]
Events – August 2016
August 7th Sunday Brunch Buffet @ the Cosmic Crab. $12.95 11-3. Live music all afternoon. ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICE Looking for a place to worship? Need a place to give thanks with light hearted English speaking Christians? Please join us at the Bocas Marina for Service, snacks and fellowship! Casual dress (we do love our […]
Classifieds August 2016
BOATS AND ACCESSORIES ALL BOATS AND MOTORS IN STOCK IN BOCAS CONTACT 6480-6325 or earlmeck@ yahoo.com FOR PHOTOS AND SPECS: Fuel Tank stainless, 39.5X20X13, approximate 45 gallon cap’y 17′ catamaran, 2 50 hp 4 stroke yammies 20′ aluminum pontoon, 115 low hours, reduced for quick sale 22′ center console panga, 75 hp FOR SALE 1999 […]
Mono Loco, Give & Surf and Share the Stoke Foundation Make Youth Surfing Happen In BDT
Juan David Isaac of Mono Loco has been helping to share the stoke for 4 years now. “Stoke” in the world of surfing is a term used to describe the thrill of riding waves. The Mono Loco surf school, along with the Share the Stoke Foundation, have been helping the kids of Bocas del Toro […]
July 2016 Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour – Sunsets and Sunrises of Bocas
Help us choose the winner the very first Bocas Breeze photo challenge. Comment on which one you like the best. The winner will receive an entrée at El Ultimo Refugio. Mmmmmm…!!! “The photo is of our 23″ ft sailboat Moises at Matumbal, Isla Colon. At the end of the day I love sitting on my […]
Introducing the Bocas Breeze Photo Challenge!
by Sharon Adam I know many of you love to take photos of the wildlife of Panama, so we want to celebrate your great photography by giving you a monthly challenge. Send your photos, with a brief explanation of why it resonates with you, to photochallenge@thebocasbreeze.com and we will put it on our website and […]
New Private Middle/High School in BDT
In August of this year Bocas Academy will open for students in grades 6-12. As an extension of the MK12 High School Diploma program Bocas Academy will be AdvancEd accredited to grant diplomas from the state of Missouri to all graduates. MK12 is a highly successful blended learning program from the University of Missouri being […]
Many Hands Make Light Work
by Emily Talentino What happens when communities, NGOs, the local government, and civic-minded citizens all work together with the same goals in mind? Stuff gets done and quickly! In the last year, Bocas has seen the construction of two classrooms, a cafeteria & water catchment system in Bahia Roja, a community center & playground in […]
In Regards to April’s Article “Inspired Artists in (Sweet Love Bocas”
I have re-read “Inspired Artists in (Sweet Love) Bocas” and now realize how a certain aspect of this article could be misinterpreted. Frustration has been expressed about graffiti in Bocas del Toro and some comments have been made claiming that my article encouraged this behavior. I would like to assure all readers and stakeholders of […]
May 2016 Issue
My Collection of Cultural Treasures
“My Collection of Cultural Treasures” by Capt’n Julii *Editor’s note: This piece has been edited for space. Read the complete article on-line at www.thebocasbreeze.com. *Tambien se encuentra la version en español el la pagina de web. “Your daughter is beautiful,” a woman once said to my mother when we were living in China. My mother […]
Community of Bocas Comes Together in Support of Household Fire Victims
A raging fire broke out in the neighborhood known as “La Solucion” on the afternoon of February 7th. Seven homes burnt down completely while others were damaged, leaving a reported total of 24 people affected by the fire. This happened to be the Sunday of the annual Carnival celebration during the traditional afternoon “culeco” parties. […]
Introducing Team Cayuco Paunch: A Bocas del Toro First!
Team Cayuco Paunch had been training in an actual boat for only 6 weeks before they won the Playa Veracruz Open Water race on February 27th, 2016. Before that, they had been practicing their rowing techniques sitting atop planks of wood placed between two docks! They even placed 4th in Panama City on the 6 […]
3rd Annual Give & Surf Back to School Bash was a Smashing Success
by Emily Talentino We partied, we danced, we drank but most importantly- we gave. Give & Surf’s 3rd Annual Back to School Bash was a huge success thanks to the generosity of the hundreds of community members that came out to support the efforts to raise funds for scholarships and educational programs for local Bocas […]
The History of the Bocas Breeze
The History of the Bocas Breeze by Nicholas Corea I walked into JB Seligman’s office at Buena Vista Reality and was greeted with a huge smile, overwhelming enthusiasm and one of the most special gifts anyone has ever given me: a copy of the very first Bocas Breeze that was published in December of 2004. […]
A Note from the New Editor
Meet the new Bocas Breeze team ! Pictured left to right: Martina Alvarez (writer), Emily Talentino (writer), Nicholas Corea (editor-in-chief), Nancy Trascik (ad sales manager), Mila Rimmer (translation) and Capt’n Julii (writer)
May15 Horoscopes
Aries March 21 — April 19 Where’s the beef, or more specifically where is the credit for all the hard work you’ve been putting in for the last month? I’m sorry to say Aries but any credit due you will not be forthcoming. In fact, for the present you should consider yourself lucky to get […]
Charity Dodgeball Tournaments to Continue
6 teams and over 50 players showed up for the Dodgeball Tournament that was hosted by Give & Surf and Mondo Taitu on Sunday, April 19th! Over $200 was raised that goes directly back towards educational programs offered by Give & Surf in the Ngobe communities of Bahia Roja and Bahia Honda. Congrats to winning […]
Editor’s Note
I would like to dedicate this issue of The Bocas Breeze to all those who continually put forth such incredible effort to make the archipelago of Bocas del Toro a better place. For 12 years now The Bocas Breeze has taken pride in supporting local businesses, government infrastructure, and a vast number of charitable organizations. […]
Wear Your Shoes!
It’s likely your mother instructed you to wash your hands after using the restroom, to chew with your mouth closed, and to look both ways before crossing the street. But did she warn you about the dangers you are exposed to by not wearing shoes? Every day I see travelers and locals alike, walking barefoot […]