24 Hours in Panama City: What to See, Do, and Eat


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Jessica Ramesch at International Living explores Panama City. Panama City is a compact capital, crammed with must-see sights, world-class restaurants, and so much more. You could easily spend a week enjoying all the city has to offer. But what if you’re short on time? Never fear, you can do a lot in a 24-hour stay…if […]

March 4, 2019

Watch: Panama ‘is all history now’… or not?


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Times of Malta ran this great article.  Finance Minister Edward Scicluna draws gasps and says he won’t point fingers. Finance Minister Edward Scicluna told financial practitioners on Monday that Panama “is all history now”, though he quickly backtracked when confronted about his statement by the Times of Malta. Speaking during the opening of an event organised […]

February 26, 2019

Incentives for the Construction of Parking Lots


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In Panama, the National Assembly approved Law 63, which promotes and encourages the construction of underground parking spaces through tax benefits. The law initiative approved on February 12 contemplates the following tax incentives: Investment Amount Exoneration time Exoneration percentage $0 to $200 thousand 5 years 80% $200.001 to 500 thousand 10 years 75% $500.001 onwards […]

February 26, 2019

UNESCO Has Started Recognizing The Cultural Significance Of The Congo Panamanian People


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Jackie Mejia writes in Mitu about the Congolese people in Panama. The Congo Panamanian people have a long history in the Central American country. After centuries in Panama, they are now officially being recognized for their cultural contributions. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), encourages the celebration and universal respect of cultures […]

February 26, 2019

PNE hangs hat in Panama for Americas expansion


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German renewables developer PNE has established a new base in Panama that will serve as headquarters for its push into the wider Central and Latin American markets. As part of the move PNE has also taken over five unnamed projects from compatriot InnoVent, some of which are at the “advanced stage of development”. Some of […]

February 26, 2019

Poll Tracker: Panama’s 2019 Presidential Election


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Elizabeth Gonzalez writes in Americas Society, Council of the Americas about the race to the presidential office. On May 5, Panama holds general elections for a president and vice president, all 71 seats in the unicameral Congress, and 81 mayors. While the capital’s mayoral race featuring jailed ex-President Ricardo Martinelli is making headlines, the race […]

February 26, 2019