El Nino is influencing the amount of annual rainfall we have had this year, which is far less than normal. Combining the shortfall of water with the fact that Panama is one of the countries with the highest water…Read More→
It is Official- New Fourth Bridge to be built over the Panama Canal
Bids have begun for the building of a new bridge to cross the Panama Canal. Bids for construction will be open until November 30, 2015. The new infrastructure is estimated to cost between $1,000 and $1,500 million dollars. The…Read More→
What You Need to Know About Health Coverage in Panama
There is a large discrepancy between fact and fiction regarding the subject of the price of health care and health coverage in Panama through insurance. The fact is that Panama is cheaper than other countries for health care services, however…Read More→
New Alcohol and Curfew Laws for Chiriqui
There are now new alcohol and curfew laws in Chiriqui. With crime on the increase in Chiriqui, the government has set forth some new regulations and laws to help protect the citizens. On September 24th the major of David…Read More→
Precautions for Safety in Chiriqui
For those of you new to Chiriqui, we would like to provide you with some safety precautions for living here. For those of you who have been here awhile, this is a fresh reminder. It is sad that we…Read More→
Healthcare in Panama is Good
Panama health care services are the best in Latin America. Most health issues can be addressed and treated in Panama. Panama City has excellent hospitals with state of the art equipment, highly trained physicians and staff who speak English….Read More→
The Federal Mall in David Becomes a Reality
Ground has broken and bulldozers are moving dirt getting ready for construction of the new Federal Mall in David. The Federal Mall and transport center are on target for completion in late 2017. This 180 million dollar project will…Read More→
Boca Chica and Boca Brava
Boca Chica is currently about an hour and a half from David on the Pan American Highway. Once the highway construction on the Pan American is done the drive should only take about 30-40 minutes.The turn off is at…Read More→
Enrique Malek International Airport in David
The Enrique Malek International airport, or (DAV) in David is finished with construction of the terminal and runways. The terminal looks updated and modern. Parking has been added and the terminal is ready for business. Air Panama has had…Read More→