Archive for May, 2009
Countryside Alliance
Friday, May 29, 2009 15:22 No CommentsBilateral Talks precede Pathways to Prosperity in Americas Meeting
Panama’s President Torrijos and US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice are scheduled for bilateral talks to discuss issues of common interest between the two countries.
The Ministerial meeting of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas initiative is based around encouraging greater economic cooperation and economic growth in [...]
Investing In Panama Real Estate
Friday, May 29, 2009 14:41 No CommentsInvesting in Panama Real Estate
Many forms of media present the fact that Panama has boomed and the real estate market is over saturated, this may be the case in certain areas, but not in all. As well as the fact that traditionally following a residential real estate boom one normally finds an increase in commercial [...]
Panama City Home Rentals
Friday, May 29, 2009 14:09 No CommentsPanama City Home Rentals
In deciding to go on vacation to one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, you will have a variety of accommodation choices. These choices vary from the hotels and resorts to apartments and houses, that one can rent whilst on vacation.
Considering a Panama house as a rental option when going on [...]
Destiny Panama, Resale Units Required
Friday, May 29, 2009 12:28 2 CommentsWe are looking for C units in Destiny, Balboa Avenue, Panama City.
If you are a owner looking to sell or a broker please conatct us today.
info@knightsbridgeinvest.com
1800 583 2779
507 283 3134
Sincerely
The Knightsbridge Team.
Panama Economy
Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:38 No CommentsThe History of Panama
Panama’s history has largely been affected by the country’s strategic position in Central America between the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans. Not only did the country have its formative years shaped by the Spanish explorers, but the influx of pirates and their raiding activities can still be seen today in the variety of [...]
Red Frog Island
Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:02 No CommentsRed Frog Island, Panama
The weather in Panama is quite unpredictable at the best of times, especially more so in the long term. However one can prepare accordingly by taking the rainy season into consideration. One thing is certain is that although many weather forecasters, including the online forecasts always indicate that the area, where Red [...]
Panama Farming
Monday, May 25, 2009 14:37 No CommentsPanama’s Agriculture under pressure
The global financial situation has affected the levels of Panama’s export markets displaying less demand; however the agricultural sectors exports were not affected by the financial crisis, but rather due to high production costs.
Meanwhile the production of bananas, and related exports in 2008 was down on comparison to the 2007 levels, largely [...]
Sustainable Aquaculture
Monday, May 25, 2009 14:23 No CommentsLatin America and Caribbean Lead In Aquaculture Development
Marine resources are over exploited across the world. In Panama alone the white shrimp, sharks, marine snails, sea slugs and manta ray are the most over-fished species. Even the sea turtles, which are banned from being caught, are grouped within the aforementioned over-fished species. The reason behind such [...]
Panama key in French Companies Operations
Monday, May 25, 2009 13:59 No CommentsPanama key in French Companies Operations
Panama has been chosen by several French companies as their regional base and headquarters for the Latin America region. Companies that have set up base in Panama include cosmetics giant L’Oreal, pharmaceutical Sanofi-Aventis and petroleum’s Total.
The overall French investment in Panama has surpassed the $600 million mark, with an estimated [...]
Coiba National Park
Monday, May 25, 2009 13:05 No CommentsCoiba National Park Law Enacted
A victory for the conservationists has recently been obtained after months of arguing, fighting and debating the future and protection of Coiba National Park, which incorporates a large marine area under its protected status. The park was received its UNESCO world heritage inscription in 2005 and the area is located to [...]
