That Elusive View


News from Panama

Margaret Summerfield at Pathfinder International penned a great article on what to watch out for when buying that pre construction condo with a view or one set back from the ocean with a “green area” in front that could turn into another building. Jim buys a pre-construction condo. On paper, it looks great. The artist’s […]

January 17, 2012

Construction Permits: Panama Best


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A recent article in the Latin Business Chronicle noted that Panama leads the way in construction environment and is among the leaders in construction growth. BY JOACHIM BAMRUD Any visitor to Panama City these days will be awed by the number of new skyscrapers dotting the skyline as well as ongoing construction of future buildings. […]

January 17, 2012

Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival


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Well folks, it is just around the corner.   Our  summer season is here in Panama.  With it comes the endless holidays and festivals, beginning with the Panama Jazz Festival and International Film Festival.  The Jazz and Blues festival is scheduled for March 1-4 and the  artist line up this year is incredible.  If ever you […]

January 17, 2012

Panama’s Big Dig


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This has been an exciting discovery and it is now presented in the National Geographic magazine as one of the greatest discoveries in Panama’s history. The excavation of a cemetery more than a thousand years old has uncovered tombs of powerful warriors adorned in gold. One of the richest discoveries in the Americas in decades, […]

January 4, 2012

Panama, Where the world meets


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In a series of great videos, Panama portrays itself to the world as offering a  diverse Eco system ready to be explored, a country with tradition and  heritage as well as a place to do business and experience great pleasure.   And oh yes, the Canal.  Click on the picture above and then  Visit my website […]

January 4, 2012

Panama’s GDP to be 7.5% in 2012


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With the New Year  comes continued growth and prosperity here  in Panama.  It is expected that the growth rate of the GDP for 2012 will be around 7.5%.  We are expanding the Panama Canal, enjoying significant direct foreign investment and have an exploding middle class that wants new and better housing, goods and services.  It […]

December 26, 2011

Future of Aviation in Panama


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Each time I have family visit from the United States, I contact Tocumen Royal Saloon for VIP meet and greet service.  I send them the details of the parties, arrival flight and time as well as the name of the driver that I will have ready to pick them up.  Upon arrival and leaving the […]

December 26, 2011

Happy Eve of the Passing Year!


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Well, here we are at the end of the year and looking at the new one that is just around the corner.  Santa has left the building and we prepare to stumble uncertainly into the New Year.  We have all lined up a few resolutions for 2012 including the repeated pledges to lose weight, exercise […]

December 26, 2011