Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! This week, Hertz announces implementing large-scale equipment rental to construction companies in Panama. A hard deadline is set for Colombia to rescind its “tax haven” label. Panama gets rid of the “Crisol de Razas”, and the...
It’s been a rocky start for the Metro Bus system in Panama City, after only two years of implementation. The Metro Bus is the city’s public bus transportation system that began to replace the traditional “Diabloa Rojos” in late 2012, with a newly designed modern...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Panama ratifies strategic trade pact with Mexico. The animals are being saved from Canal Expansion. US ports compete for post-Panamax business, and Panama is labeled the “next Riviera Maya.” Here’s the latest. Ceviche, Jazz,...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Panama’s film industry is drawing the attention of the international community. A new species of frog was discovered. And after a long wait, the BioMuseo is finally open. Here’s the latest. Panama Strives To Become A Hub For...
In Panama, being happy and having a positive outlook on life is par for the course. The locals know it. The expats know it. These days, the rest of the world is taking notice too. In a recent poll held by Gallup, known as the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Panama...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! Varela asks congress for more spending. Copa is the world’s most profitable airline. Miami is betting big on the new Canal. And we show you the best options for chartering private transportation here in Panama. Here’s the...
If you’ve been to downtown Panama City near the water, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a bright, strangely shaped building in the distance. While many locals may argue on whether they like the design or not, it’s hard not to draw your attention to it. After all,...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup! The latest economic statistics are in, and Panama’s growth continues. Panama was ranked #1 on a global “well-being” poll. A locally made film gets nominated for an Oscar, and the VP is in Cuba. Here’s the latest. Panama...
Welcome to the Panama Weekly News Roundup. This week, we look at Boquete as a premier retirement destination. We give you a taste of Panama’s top restaurants. And, the “biomuseo” is opening to the public. Here’s the latest. Expansion of Panama Canal Expected to Open...
