(Eye on Panama) Donald Trump has done it again. He’s managed to piss off his naysayers and, in the course of four years, construct what will no doubt be an icon and must-see in Panama. The Trump Ocean Club is less than five months from completion, and all signs point to one of the most well equipped, well designed buildings in Latin America. And it will blow the … [Read more...]
Live and Invest in Panama Seminar April 13 – 16, 2011
A booming economy… an affordable cost of living… first-world infrastructure and health care… excellent weather… vibrant culture… sophisticated shopping and sublime shores… rainforest canopies and rolling green hillsides… stability and safety… wilderness and adventure… Panama offers the world’s best retirement program… and there’s never been a better time to look at … [Read more...]
Panama approves $1.5 million for 2011 carnival
(prensa.com) The Cabinet Council has designated the Panama Tourism Authority (ATP), led by Salomón Shamah, as the responsible entity for organizing the 2011 Panama City Carnival, with a budget of $1.5 million. The information was released on Tuesday by the State Secretariat of Communication through a statement. "We believe that $1.5 million dollars is sufficient. Last … [Read more...]
Panama’s new generation of entrepreneurs
(MartesFinanciero) The corridors of the mall and the Boulevard of El Dorado and surrounding areas have become the new Chinatown in the city of Panama. In the windows of the premises you can see images of Buddha, Feng Shui symbols and signs with Chinese characters. In a clothing store that bears the name of Fashion Inn, upon entering it is as if for a moment being transported … [Read more...]
Life in Boquete—Good For the Soul, Good For Your Health
(InternationalLiving) With easy access to the freshest produce it’s not hard to see why many expats claim their health has improved since moving to Boquete On my first visit to this Panamanian highland town five years ago, I expected to be wowed by a colonial gem. I was a little underwhelmed when I got to the small main plaza. But I quickly realized that this … [Read more...]