(Panama America) The assets of the International Banking Center of Panama grew by 14.13% in the first quarter of 2011, to reach U.S. $ 73355.08 million, compared to 64,273.93 million reported in the same period of 2010, reported the Superintendency Bank of Panama (SBP). Assets grew in the first three months of 9081.15 million dollars, compared with the same period last … [Read more...]
Miss World Panama Picks Children
(Panama Digest) Irene Nuñez Quintero was selected to represent Panama in the 61st Miss World 2011 pageant in London on November 6. The 23-year-old has chosen to work with Panamanian children in preparation for the international beauty contest, La Prensa reports, and supports Panamaâs Aid for AIDS foundation. She is also a model and a dancer. The 44th Miss Panama … [Read more...]
Panama: Caribbean Versus Pacific
(International Living) One of the most frequently asked questions I get about Panama is: How does the Caribbean coast compare to the Pacific? First of all, thereâs price. Take, for example, a home in a coveted Caribbean area like the islands of the Bocas del Toro province. Something in or near the capital, Bocas del Toro town, will generally run you over $200,000. … [Read more...]
Panamaâs tourism magnet strengthens
(Newsroom Panama) Some 558 000 tourists planted their feet on Panamanian soil during the first quarterof this year, up by 49,000 (9.7%) over the same period in 2010, setting the country on target for passing the two million barrier, In March 176,000 tourists,arrived, 6000 (14,8%) more than the same period last year. Tourism spending has also increased,  to $488 million,in … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money Making Calls Abroad
(International Living) Imagine spending three beautiful weeks traveling in Italy, wandering the cobblestone side streets of medieval villages, spending nights in Rome and mornings on the Almalfi CoastâŠand then coming home to find youâve amassed a $230 cell phone bill. Not a pretty thought. But thatâs just what happened to my neighbor who told me recently how making a … [Read more...]