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 […]
I do not know if I like this idea especially considering the environmental impact it may have but this article from Don Winner is an eye opener. Again new roadways can open up and expand market potential big time and this is one that would greatly impact values in Bocas del Toro. President Ricardo Martinelli […]
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. […]
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 […]
Taking China’s lead in investing heavily in Latin Ameirca, R. Viswanathan, India’s ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay recently spoke about India’s future here. India’s trade with Latin America could go up to $50 billion by 2014 on the back of projected high economic growth in both the regions, said a senior government official. “The […]
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, […]
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 […]
Here is a great article from CBS in Miami about the impact of the Panama Canal expansion on the ports in South Florida. More than 100-thousand jobs are expected to be created in Florida in the next few years – all because of a construction project underway in Central America the expansion of the Panama […]
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 […]
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 […]