(InternationalLiving) The New Year got off to a busy start as local news sources in Panama were busy reeling off stats and predictions. At the beginning of January, Panama President Ricardo Martinelli announced that the economy would grow by as much as 9% this year. (Per government projections, the economy grew approximately 7% in 2010.) According to Vice Minister of … [Read more...]
Panama Entrepreneur Visa
(PanamaInvestorBlog) Panama's commerce minister, Roberto Henriquez, this week announced a new loan structure for small Panamanian entrepreneurs. Although I am sure this will be a most welcome capital flow into micro business here in Panama, few Panamanians have the needed business experience to make a success of a new enterprise that would truly bring innovation and … [Read more...]
Oferta Simple Panama helps panama conumers save
( EyeOnPanama.com) OfertaSimple features an exclusive daily deal with one local business in each city where we operate. Local businesses benefit from customer acquisition via this unique and powerful direct marketing solution without having to pay an upfront cost. Consumers love the huge discounts and the sensation of discovering local businesses. Everybody wins. … [Read more...]
Panama Fast Facts and Statistics
(International Living) Panama Fast Facts History: Explored and settled by the Spanish in the 16th century, Panama broke with Spain in 1821 and joined a union of Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela—named the Republic of Gran Colombia. When the latter dissolved in 1830, Panama remained part of Colombia. With U.S. backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and … [Read more...]
What One Dollar Buys In Panama
(InternationalLiving) I’ll admit it. I became a bit obsessed with Facebook a few months back. It has turned into a great way for readers interested in Panama or International Living to share tidbits or post questions for the IL community. "At a deserted island in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, I can get a sweet green coconut full of water" My favorite recent post on … [Read more...]