(Petside) The picturesque hillside regions in the mountains of Panama are not as idyllic as they seem if you look just beneath the surface. In the small rural and sometimes isolated towns here, an animal population crisis is unfolding. Exploding numbers of pets and feral cats and dogs have brought about disease, starvation and horrific suffering. Yet now, these … [Read more...]
Basic food basket rises 4.7 percent in Panama
(prensa.com) The basic family consumption basket cost $279.92 in the districts of Panama and San Miguelito in November 2010, representing an increase of $13.17 or 4.7 percent compared with the same month in 2009. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) also reported that this indicator recorded a monthly increase of 46 cents or 0.16 percent compared to October, when … [Read more...]
People with dual Panamanian citizenship worry about US tax treaty
(Primapanama) Although it is not clear just why the Panama ambassador to the U.S. would resign so suddenly, it comes at a time of the signing of the tax exchange agreement and many speculate it is related. Many Panamanians in high level government positions as well as the private sector are concerned about the ramifications of the treaty both on foreigners and Panamanians, … [Read more...]
Chiriqui Panama: Take a Minute and Enjoy
(Panamagringo) The Chiriqui province in western Panama has been growing steadily over recent years as one of the hottest travel destinations in central America. Chiriqui boasts a breathtaking mixture of scenery from tropical forests to astonishing mountains and rivers and soft sandy beaches. You can find a plethora of activities in Chiriqui Panama to suit any traveler … [Read more...]
David, Panama: Own a house for $30,000
(International Living) In David, you'll find beauty salons and cafes and dollar shops and more…all offering a truly local flavor that residents here enjoy I’m having dinner at Mosto Bistro. The name sounds a bit fancy but the place has the kind of laid-back charm I’ve come to expect of this growing town. An elegant display of wine and books sits in front of our … [Read more...]