(The Independent) We are watching a determined hunchbacked man limping down a busy street in Panama City in broad daylight when he stops in the doorway of a rundown shop, and openly buys cocaine from a huge guy. Both of them are clearly unaware they have an audience. This vivid vignette is just one of dozens being relayed on to monitors, via a new citywide CCTV network, … [Read more...]
Panama ends 24 hour bar and nightclubs
(Foxnews) In an effort to help reduce street brawls, car accidents and domestic violence, the Panamanian government has put an end to round-the-clock partying at bars and night clubs. The law that took effect Thursday means bars, cantinas, night clubs and events halls can no longer be open 24 hours a day. Weekend business hours are now 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. of the following day. … [Read more...]
Panama: Most Business-Friendly Country in the Americas
(International Living) Panama is the most business-friendly country for expatriates anywhere in the Americas, a major new study in the International Living November issue reveals. When compiling our Business Index 2011, IL’s researchers examined factors such as visa requirements, financing, how easy it is to set up a bank account, local taxes, business expenses, … [Read more...]
¡Un ‘diablo rojo’ acuático!
(Midiario.com) In Panama City buses are being phased known as "red devils", but Cinhanguinola one of these vehicles has been revamped to be converted into a "bus boat" as he calls Claudio Arauz, who has had this idea before eliminate waste and make it to the community. Arauz says he took the bus and outfitted for tourists to have the opportunity to have such direct contact … [Read more...]
La Barqueta beach, Panama
(International Living) Marvin and Joanne Riddle don’t just enjoy “the best of both worlds”…they enjoy the best the whole world has to offer them. The couple spend part of every year in Florida, part of the year living on La Barqueta beach, in Panama’s Chiriquí province, and—when the mood takes them—they travel the world, too. So far this year, the Tennessee natives have … [Read more...]