While I hesitate to publish this yet, it seems that our Free Trade Agreement with the United States may be finally approved along with that of Columbia and South Korea. This in from Washington as of Wednesday this week. Real Progress for FTA Between U.S. and Panama The FTA jumped the first hurdle in the […]
Well folks, it is just around the corner. Soon our green season will be over and the summer will be here in Panama. With it comes the endless holidays and festivals, beginning with the Panama Jazz Festival and International Film Festival. One of my favorites is coming in March and the scheduled artist line up […]
I was driving down the main street of Boquete and almost ran off the road when I passed a vehicle that looked like a travel van on steroids. Next thing I am reading this article on a couple who is traveling around the world in a Mercedes Unimog and have been through here. I want […]
New forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) show Panama is expected be the Latin American growth leader over the next five years. This report from the Latin Business Chronicle covers the forecasts and more. If you don’t subscribe as yet, you should to keep up on Latin American affairs. Panama is expected to post […]
A friend of mine is selling his 60 foot Hatteras Yacht- Fish that is moored in Boca del Toro. While it is one of the famous Hatteras configurations, he has spent over $200,000 modifying the boat to be a pure live-aboard vessel. It is fully operational and is like having a floating apartment that […]
This could be a day in your life…forever! Each morning, the sun’s incredible colors emerge from the ocean different from the day before, offering a unique sunrise to start the day. Walk down your private steps to the beach and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Pacific Ocean. A leisurely five minute walk on the […]
The minister of Economy and Finance, Frank De Lima, made an announcement during a conference of the National Economic Council (CENA) that Panama’s growth exceeded earlier estimates. This in from CentralAmericaData.com. During the second quarter of 2011, Panama’s economic growth was 11.4%, reaching 10.3% during the first six months of the year. Panama’s economic growth […]
Well, just as we find ourselves coming close to the deadline, once again it is extended and for good reason as it is an equalizer that levels the playing field for developers. Martinelli has also suggested that the affordable housing limit be increased from $80,000 to $100,000 for preferential interest subsidization. All good news for […]
I just heard from a couple who are in the process of obtaining their permanent visa, that their attorney said that they had needed to acquire a Multiple Entry/Exit Permit before they returned to the US. They did not know about this as it is not publicized so, as they are still considered persons who […]
While you might not think that the story on Greece affects you (yes you in Panama) and all of us, you should! This is the best article that I have read by an economist who has been through it already. I keep hearing cries of “we should pour more money into the hole” and “we […]