(Petside) The picturesque hillside regions in the mountains of Panama are not as idyllic as they seem if you look just beneath the surface. In the small rural and sometimes isolated towns here, an animal population crisis is unfolding. Exploding numbers of pets and feral cats and dogs have brought about disease, starvation and horrific suffering. Yet now, these … [Read more...]
Basic food basket rises 4.7 percent in Panama
(prensa.com) The basic family consumption basket cost $279.92 in the districts of Panama and San Miguelito in November 2010, representing an increase of $13.17 or 4.7 percent compared with the same month in 2009. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) also reported that this indicator recorded a monthly increase of 46 cents or 0.16 percent compared to October, when … [Read more...]
People with dual Panamanian citizenship worry about US tax treaty
(Primapanama) Although it is not clear just why the Panama ambassador to the U.S. would resign so suddenly, it comes at a time of the signing of the tax exchange agreement and many speculate it is related. Many Panamanians in high level government positions as well as the private sector are concerned about the ramifications of the treaty both on foreigners and Panamanians, … [Read more...]
International School coming to Coronado
(Playacommunity) The news of an International School coming to Coronado has been creating quite a stir around Panama's Pacific beach neighborhoods. It's pending arrival is testament to the fact that the Coronado area is growing and about to change dramatically. For decades Coronado has been the weekend getaway for wealthy Panamanians. Recent real estate developments, … [Read more...]
What To Do in the Event of a Car Accident in Panama
(playacommunity) We have all said it, as we have driven by a car crash either here in Panama or back in our home countries. "Wow, thank goodness we left 5 minutes later / 5 minutes earlier", or "I hope that never happens to me". Then it does happen to us, here in Panama and I can pretty much guarantee the 3 things that will go through your mind: "Are we ok?", "Is the … [Read more...]