Posts Tagged ‘Panama News’
Pineapples – Panama’s next claim to fame
Saturday, April 4, 2009 13:47 No CommentsPanama’s pineapple products and market continue to enjoy increased popularity and demand from the international markets. Pineapples accounted for 35% of domestic fruits sold abroad, from a total worth $120 million. The pineapple demand fluctuates quite regularly, with the highest demand being experienced over the Easter and Christmas periods. Most pineapples are grown within the [...]
Panama Leads the world in Aquaculture
Saturday, April 4, 2009 13:44 No CommentsPanama is ahead in developing fish and other seafood in the open ocean. Known as aquaculture, this technique is hailed as a sustainable alternative to overfishing the world’s seas and oceans.
Panama’s projects are however different in comparison to the well known ‘land ponds’, with this system rather using cages in the ocean as a means [...]
Pedasi has First eco-friendly community of Panama
Friday, April 3, 2009 14:55 No CommentsRancho Pedasi is set to become the first eco-friendly focused community in Panama. An agreement has been reached by key stakeholders to develop a community of no less than 155 houses over 27 hectares. The houses that one can choose from will be designed in a Mediterranean styled finish, and there will be 6 different [...]
Panama Tops in low cost cargo moving
Friday, April 3, 2009 14:51 No CommentsPanama is below that of the region average in terms of the costs of moving cargo, making the country very attractive in terms of the logistics and supply chains fields. Panama’s logistics companies have an average overhead cost of 12, 4% in comparison to the regional average of 14,7%.
The results were according to a survey [...]
benefits of retirees
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 15:11 No CommentsBesides attracting a large amount of investment from expats wishing to retire in Panama, the government and economy further provide a number of attractive benefits and savings for the senior in Panama. These include:
- discounted movies, cultural events and concerts, up to 50%;
- doctor, dental and eye exams, 15 – 20%;
- no property tax on place of residence, [...]
Panama Home Shopping A Few Tips
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 15:02 No CommentsWhen out looking for a Panama home there are a number of tips and strategies that need to be employed before falling in love with the beautiful scenery that is provided by this magnificent country. Some of which are basic real estate tips, yet when dealing with a Panama home you may well be overwhelmed [...]
Amphibians to be rescued in Panama
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 14:59 1 CommentA whole list of interested and key stakeholders within the conservation field have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an amphibian rescue and conservation project in Panama. The memorandum will serve to establish a framework for the communication and collaboration for the advancement of the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project. The agreement has [...]
Boquete Property
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 14:52 No CommentsBoquete Property has become one of the most favored investments for many United States retirees, as well as locals wishing to get out of the buzz of city life. The region is a paradise of nature with flower and coffee plantations as far as the eye can see. The fact that the region is slightly [...]
Panama Rental Properties
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 14:49 No CommentsThe use of rental property to realize a profit, as well as an income has been used by many a savvy investor over time. The key to acquiring a rental property lies in the identification of value added properties, but more importantly the location of the property itself. Panama rental property is currently one of [...]
Panaexpo 2009 to boost Panama in Canada
Friday, March 27, 2009 12:21 No CommentsThe real estate fair, Panaexpo 2009, schedule to take place in late April in Toronto, will be to highlight the positive aspects of Panama, according to media reports. The fair is targeted to show the visitors to the fair that Panama is the ideal venue and locale for retirement as well as second home ownership. [...]
