Martinelli Insists on Land Sales


News from Panama

The Panamanian President indicated that the recommendations of the National Coalition for Development on the subject are not binding. Amongst the National Coalition for Development’s recommendations, what the Panamanian government will comply with is not selling state shares in power and telephone companies. Regarding the land in Arrayan, which has a combined value of nearly […]

July 4, 2012

Panama: Don’t Pull the Rope Too Hard…


News from Panama

…because it may break. In Panama, political tensions and too much public spending designed to speed up development may compromise this brilliant moment for the canal country. This is a great editorial from Prensa that tells a balanced view of the economy here in Panama. We have experienced the threat to businesses of political instability […]

July 4, 2012

Travel Alert: Customs agents in Houston


News from Panama

As I  hear that this is happening more and more, I thought that it might be worthwhile to warn some of my readers who fly through Houston to get to Panama. It seems that this has now become standard operating procedure at the airport there.  This in from a  friend who told me of his […]

July 4, 2012

Improved Debt Rating for Panama


News from Panama

I have always said that one of the most important considerations to choosing a country to move to is the underlying economy and its fiscal governance.  While most countries around the world are seeing their debt downgraded, Panama continues to improve its rating .  The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has upgraded the Republic of […]

July 4, 2012

Panama Joins SIECA


News from Panama

The canal country’s accession was  formalized on 29 June and this will accelerate the elimination of tariffs and regional trade facilitation.  Another step to insure Panama’s continued growth. The incorporation of Panama to the Secretary for Economic Integration of Central America (Sieca), will allow Central American countries to sign the Association Agreement with the European […]

July 4, 2012

A New Age For Boquete


News from Panama

This last week we had some incredible weather with the short lived San Juan Summer where the skies are blue and the rain stays away sometimes for days.  After driving to David to drop off my daughter who was returning to Miami, I was struck with the differences here in Chiriqui since I first visited […]

July 4, 2012

Well Appointed Villa In Valle Escondido


News from Panama

Welcome to our newest exclusive listing here in Valle Escondido and for only $220,000.  This is a wonderful  villa in Valle Escondido  and it would also make an attractive investment. An investor would realize a 6% net return as a rental property as there are few if any rentals in Valle Escondido. This villa in […]

June 26, 2012

Why Panama


News from Panama

The folks at Amble Resorts have a great newsletter set up in the promotion of their resorts in Belize and Panama including the Isla Palenque project off the Chiriqui coast near Boca Chica.  I found the article on Why Panama a great piece. After settling in Panama, I found myself often asked why Amble Resorts […]

June 26, 2012

Best Countries For U.S. Retirees On A Budget


News from Panama

Nuwire covered an article written by Jason Notte from The Street about where to consider retiring if you dare leave the comforts of your home country. Of course Panama was first on the list, again! Rising costs in the U.S. are driving more people to consider retirement in less expensive locales and the list of […]

June 26, 2012

Welcome to Paradise Island


News from Panama

Panama Advisory International Group as the exclusive agent, is pleased to offer this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Panama. Consisting of 4 parcels of land,  this property may be purchased in part or as a whole.  The parcels sizes range from 1.9 hectares or 4.8 acres to a total of  8.75 […]

March 13, 2012