(Marketwatch) Mary Taft lives with her two daughters, seven cats and two dogs in a mansion in Panama — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. But the former teacher and school administrator didn’t always know that a Panamanian retirement was in store for her. Indeed, as she consulted with her two adult daughters about where to move, dozens of spots were on the table. … [Read more...]
Words and Phrases That Highlight Panama’s Anglo-French History
(Fodors) Panama has a long history of luring settlers and visitors with its unique geographic location, lush landscapes, and even the promise of treasure. English pirate Sir Francis Drake and his armada anchored in the late 1500s; in 1671, Welsh Captain Henry Morgan and his seagoing villains made their mark when they destroyed much of the capital; in 1699, the Scottish … [Read more...]
The 10 Best Places to Retire in Panama
(US News) Panama is one of the world’s top retirement destinations. In this country, you have three dramatically different retirement lifestyle options to choose among: cosmopolitan cities, beautiful beachfront towns and cooler mountain climes. There are appealing retirement spots for retirees on strict budgets as well as upscale amenities for those whose retirement … [Read more...]
Panama inaugurates third bridge over Panama Canal
(Washington Times) Panama has inaugurated the third bridge connecting the country’s eastern and western halves over the Panama Canal. The $380 million bridge built by the Panama Canal Authority two decades after the U.S. turned the canal over to Panama will now allow continuous access for traffic moving east and west. For decades, residents along Panama’s Caribbean coast … [Read more...]
Panama First to Ban Plastic Bags
(One Green Planet) Plastic bags are a serious threat to the environment. They’re big contributors to plastic pollution and they harm marine life. By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean according to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Fortunately, progress is happening! In the United States, California, New York, and Delaware have all banned … [Read more...]