(The Panama Gringo) Executive Decree 343, which was signed May 16th, 2012 now makes it easier for citizens of certain countries to obtain Permanent Residency in Panama. Canada and the United States are both among the eligible countries. To qualify you must establish a bank account and some kind of professional or economic tie to the country. Also, be prepared to spend time in … [Read more...]
Musical, Cultural Highlights of the Panama Jazz Fest
(Santa Barbara Independent) On a mid-January’s Monday night in Panama City, some kind of harmonic, cultural, and sensorial convergence occurred as this scribe milled about a fourth-story balcony overlooking the Miraflores Locks of the famed Panama Canal. A gathering of folks connected to the Panama Jazz Festival, celebrating its tenth anniversary in January’s summery swelter, … [Read more...]
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LanguageCorps Adds Panama to its “Teach English Abroad” Programs
(LanguageCorps.com) Amongst many other things Panama is a meeting place. As the southernmost country in Central America, Panama bridges the gap between North and South America. The Panama Canal introduces the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. Between the two coastlines, lush tropical rainforests meet modern and thriving cities. Within Panama City, the historical beauty of Casco … [Read more...]
What Does Teaching English in Panama Pay?
(The Panama Gringo) Panama is a very interesting country in that when you are Panama City you almost feel as if you are in the United States, say Miami. But, when you travel out to the smaller cities, or even larger cities situated more remotely, like David, things become more like the rest of Central America. This is reflected in business, housing, and employment. If you … [Read more...]