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Apartment Building for Sale in Panama

November 26th, 2008 | Panama - Business, Panama - Relocation | No Comments »

If you’re like me, just thinking of a traditional retirement bores me to death. I have always been a hard worker, and while I am looking forward to “retiring” in Panama someday, I guarantee you I won’t be the Gringo who sits by the pool all day and reads the paper. I like to keep my hands moving.

If you are like me, then you may be interested in a certain investment opportunity I stumbled across the other day. Steve Rich from www.panama-offshore-services.com has posted this unclassified ad for an entire apartment building for sale on Calle 50:

$1,538,000 ($1,250/m2)

13 Apartments all having 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus maids room,living & Read more

Informational Article on Real Estate in Panama

November 22nd, 2008 | The Best of Panama | 9 Comments »

Anyone that has, or has had Real Estate interests in Panama knows that the world that lies within can be a treacherous one. I have found this fantastic article written by Kent Davis who has written a great guide to Panamanian Real Estate. The article is posted here in full to read but feel free to check out more of his work at www.buscapanama.net

Blood on the Streets:
Everything that is wrong with Real Estate Agents in Panama and Why I am One of Them

The Human Rights Project – You Can Make a Difference

November 21st, 2008 | Panama - Gringo Favorite | No Comments »

I was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”

The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.

To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a beautifully illustrated full color book entitled, The Trouble with the Alphabet, written and illustrated by Caryn West. The book takes you around the world to 26 countries A-Z where children are suffering. Each country featured is also connected to a charitable organization that receives part of the proceeds from each book purchased, as well as all purchases from TheTroubleWiththeAlphabet.com.

Check it out Read more

Feast on Thanksgiving Dinner in Panama

November 14th, 2008 | Panama - Family Friendly, Panama - Gringo Favorite, Panama - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

Still trying to decide how to spend your Thanksgiving in Panama? The American Society of Panama is holding its annual Turkey Dinner on Friday, November 21st 2008. The Thanksgiving Celebration will be held at St.Mary’s Church Parrish Hall, Balboa, and the feasting will be from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

The cost is $25 dollars for non-members, $20 for members, $10 for children 11-16 and free for kids under 10. Children over 16 years of age must pay full price.

On the menu are all the traditional Thanksgiving favorites: dinner rolls and butter, roast turkey with stuffing, gravy, cranberry chutney, mashed potatoes with herbs, Waldorf salad, broccoli salad, candied sweet potatoes, and corn pudding. As far Read more

Panama President Martin Torrijos Comments on Obama's Election

November 12th, 2008 | Panama - News | No Comments »

Panama’s President Martin Torrijos had the following to say regarding the recent Presidential election in the United States:

Obama’s victory awakens great expectations in Panama and Latin America, where relations between the United States and our region are expected to be boosted and lead to new forms of cooperation.

The quote is taken from the article entitled “Obama’s Victory sets off Optimism in Latin America” which can be read by clicking here.