Pedasi Iguana Reserve

Pedasi Iguana Reserve

An area comprising of 52 hectares and located within the province of Los Santos, in Pedasi is that of Iguana Island, a wildlife refuge. The area was declared a wildlife refuge in 1981 by the Government of Panama, which serves as an area for the protection…

Pearl Islands get Floating Boutique Hotel

Pearl Islands get Floating Boutique Hotel

November marks the date for the addition of a new boutique hotel to Panama’s impressive portfolio of resorts, hotels and accommodations. The hotel takes the form of a cruise ship, built in Germany and named The Sea Voyager.

The Sea Voyager, which will cruise…

Building permits soar, to beat 20 year tax exemption

Building permits soar, to beat 20 year tax exemption

The number of building permits issued in June 2009 was almost four times the amount issued over the same period in 2008. According to the Comptroller General the significant increase in building permits issued, which amount to $550 million is…

Why Iran is No Good for Latin America

Why Iran is No Good for Latin America

External involvement in Iran has continued to draw criticism from various quarters, however with the recent and apparently blatant fraudulent activities around the recent elections, many of the critics are now raising an eyebrow and considering alternative viewpoints on the country…

Panama City Rental Pricing Declines

Panama City Rental Pricing Declines

Panama City has developed significantly over the years, with the addition of a multitude of construction initiatives, both from a residential and commercial perspective which has changed the skyline of Panama on a continual basis, and will continue to do so as Panama continues…

Panama Imports Majority of US Rebar Exports

Panama Imports Majority of US Rebar Exports
The United States Iron and Steel Institute reported significant increases of rebar export figures over the months of May and June, which nearly doubled over the period. The Steel Business briefing further advised that the majority of the increased export of the…

Panama’s Tax Standing

Panama’s Tax Standing
In terms of the region, within which Panama is situated, being that of the Central and Latin American markets, the relative position of Panama in terms of current tax standing as compared to surrounding countries is neither the highest or lowest but rather average as represented…