When I first arrived in Panama in 2006, I looked out the window of the airplane as we approached Panama City at a sea of red roofs in numerous projects in the suburbs. These were housing units that were initially proposed to be affordable at just $35,000 to $45,000 and with government subsidized loan programs [...]
The VW Passat just set the world record for the most fuel efficient car in the world at 78.5 miles per gallon. Sorry but it is not available in the US, some believe because the gas companies do not want to sell less gas and the US government does not want to see the gas [...]
This article in Wikipedia describes the inventory of tall skyscrapers here in Panama, home most of the tallest buildings in Central America. While some top out at 80 stories, ambitious plans call for 90 stories in the future. Trump Tower currently holds the record at 68 stories and 961 feet or 293 meters in height. [...]
In Brazil, groups of armed agents fly around the country by helicopter, pounding on doors and instilling fear in the hearts of those who break the law. They’re not the police – they’re from the tax agency. Recent operations have had names like “Black Panther” and “Delta” that are usually more associated with army special [...]
My friends have a farm up in the cloud forests in Jaramillo and their story was recently published in the Visitor. Many a cure for common ailments and illnesses – and even beauty secrets – have been discovered in the verdant mountains around the world. Cloud Forest Botanicals (CFB), in the mountains above Boquete, Chiriquí, [...]
If you have not read this book, I would encourage you to buy a copy and check it out. A friend of mine wrote this and it is an eye opener for many who did not know how Panama was created. I copy the Preface as it starts the whole story well. ___________________________________________________________________ Here is [...]
This property consists of two parcels of land, one with 21 hectares and one with 112 hectares. 98 hectares is titled land and the rest is non contested rights of possession like most of the Island property on Boca Brava Island. The owner is motivated to sell this property as he is returning to Europe. [...]
I knew that someone would eventually get smart and start a huge greenhouse operation and produce bell peppers and other veggies for the US market. Well that has now happened and I wish the investors well in their endeavors. The company Veggie Fresh will plant peppers for export to the U.S. in the province of [...]
We are pleased to announce the formal association of Panama Advisory International Group (PAIG) and the expansion of our ability to offer clients a full spectrum of services in Panama. Rolando Miranda and Thomas Brymer have been together for the last few years in real estate and agriculture businesses. Rolando has now joined PAIG as [...]
Growing by 10% a year, what Panama is currently doing is energy intensive, meaning that the demand for rental generators is constantly growing. This is another business opportunity here in Panama. Project developers, subcontractors and promoters of artistic events require power permanently and this is where companies that rent electricity generators come in, providing a [...]
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