At the end of September, assets belonging to the Panama International Banking Center totaled nearly $87 billion, which represents an increase of 11.6% compared to the same period of 2011. A statement by the Superintendency of Banks of Panama reads: Panama’s International Banking Center still has solid performance Solid and reliable results were presented at […]
I am creating a new category for this post – “Reaching for the sky” The numbers are out for 2012 and they are incredible as always. Here is how they stack up. Our economic growth will be posted at 11 % for the year of 2012. That is the strongest in Latin America by far. […]
I receive emails on a routine basis telling me that “we are coming to Panama to explore, help me with some suggestions”. I often plan entire itineraries for clients suggesting places to visit, places to stay, entertainment and of course the best places for a little rest and relaxation. I let International Living wear out […]
I have often shown where new roadways have opened up new markets in Panama. I shot a video in January of 2012 to show first hand a new road under construction in a market that offers excellent opportunities for investment and upside potential. This post has an updated video that I shot in December when […]
Well, we are getting into the Christmas spirit here in Panama and it is not much different that other places in the world where the lights are bright hanging from the trees and the eves of homes and the children are all excited with the upcoming big day ahead. Panama Christmas traditions contain a curious […]
This is incredible and I am so pleased to see this initiative as it will mean a lot to Chiriqui and all of Panama. Go Blue Central America is an interactive map to share with the rest of the world the uniqueness and authenticity of the marine and coastal areas of Central America. The U.S. […]
Panama has great surfing and it attracts a lot of visitors as well as the home town girls who just wanna have fun! Thanks to Eric Jackson at the Panama News for sharing this vid. Panama has surfing, and Panama has rock and roll. There are many surfing spots on both coasts, but the prime […]
Panama is starting to look like the Dubai of the Americas and it is often compared with that famous city. This project joins the Biomusio in Amador which was designed by Frank Gehry and is scheduled to open next year. The new convention center, which represents an investment of 149 million euros, seeks to place […]
While Florida ports are in some of the best positions to benefit from the expansion of the Panama Canal, there are a lot of competing ports in the US that are moving quicker, with more money and will be ready sooner. I always liked the term “Speed to Market” and this time – time is […]
Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few years, you are aware that Panama is expanding the canal to accommodate larger vessels. Besides just being wider, these ships have drafts that require a 50 foot deep canal. As with the canal, ports around the world are having to scramble to do […]