(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 has 4.9% rise in consumer prices for December
VENTAS. SALES. Asociaciones de consumidores aconsejan a las personas que sean más responsables al momento de comprar. Consumer associations advise people to be more responsible when purchasing. LA PRENSA/ Ana Rentería 1495399 LA PRENSA / Ana Rentería 1495399 (prensa.com) Goods and services, transportation, food and beverages were the three main components … [Read more...]
San Sebastián de Ocú celebration opens
"Showcasing the Services of the National Producers" is the theme of the fair, which will continue through Monday. The entry fee is $1 for adults, 75 cents for retirees and 50 cents for children. Children attending the fair will have the opportunity to win prizes donated by the National Bank of Panama. … [Read more...]
How to Secure Your Home in Panama: Security Tips
(PlayaCommunity) The first step is to harden the target or make your home more difficult to enter. Remember, the burglar will simply bypass your home if it requires too much effort or requires more skill and tools than they possess. The average burglar will spend no more than 2 minutes trying to get into a home. These are some tips that came up. NEIGHBORS: Go out and … [Read more...]
Boquete is blooming with start of Festival of Flowers and Coffee
(Midario.com) The season of fairs and festivals of 2011 begins today with the opening of the XXXIX version of the Festival of Flowers and Coffee, in the cool and fertile lands of Boquete. There, foreign and domestic promises to enchant all visitors who arrive at this place, with its many exhibitions and curious crafts, combined with the richness of the landscape. This … [Read more...]