(International Business Times) Panama has a lot to offer older people looking for somewhere to retire overseas, the latest edition of the International Living Annual Retirement Index has revealed. According to the publication, the Central American nation is the third best place in the world to move to once you have finished work. The news provider noted that one of the … [Read more...]
The Law of Self Defense in Panama
(Boquete Guide) Approximately two weeks ago an expat, an ex-policeman from Oregon, living in Puerto Armuelles, was convicted of murder by a 7-0 vote of a jury in David. There is much discussion as to why this man was convicted. To prevent a reoccurrence in Boquete I asked Lic. Julio Espinosa who is local attorney to speak about the law of self defense in Panama. To … [Read more...]
Panama Gasoline prices will fall Saturday
(Newsroom Panama) In the midst of the stock market doom and gloom scenario comes a small shaft of light for Panama drivers. Gasoline prices will drop on Saturday, August 13. The price of a gallon of 95 octane gasoline will fall 26 cents yo $4.12 The two products that had their prices capped by the government will also fall, 91 octane by 15 cents to $3.84 and the low-sulfur … [Read more...]
Starting a Tourism Business in Panama
(International Living) If you’re looking to retire or move abroad—but would like to find new ways to make money—you may want to consider getting involved in tourism in Panama. (And even if you’re not looking to work here, you sure can prepare to enjoy the many new and exciting offerings as a tourist in Panama.) Panama’s tourism sector is experiencing a rapid recovery from … [Read more...]
Buy a Panama City, Panama Apartment for $50,000
(International Living) Three to five years ago was boom time in Panama City for luxury property. Some condos listed at $2,000 to $3,000 a square meter. (That’s about $185 to $280 a square foot.) You can still find plenty of luxury property for sale here…but oversupply and decreased demand have had the expected effect. The bargain property market, the one aimed more at … [Read more...]