Retiring to Panama – 10 Reasons you Should Consider It

September 27, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Residential Relocation

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More people than ever are considering retiring to Panama – and it’s already one of the top destinations for adventure and eco-tourism – and it’s now becoming a top retirement destination.

THE THEATRE GUILD OF ANCON’S OCTOBER 2009 PLAY “GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS”

September 24, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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The Theatre Guild of Ancon announces their stage presentation of “Glengarry Glen Ross”, a play packed with drama, satire, and dark humor written by David Mamet.
Glengarry Glen Ross shows parts of two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate agents who are prepared to engage in any number of unethical, illegal acts—from [...]

Starts Delivery of Vehicle Property Card

September 24, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under News

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Now besides the driver’s license it is required, as of September, that all vehicles have their vehicle ownership card.
The Transit Authority and Land Transport (ATTT) launched the free distribution of vehicle ownership card. To give users idea of the status of your document you will find two systems, one is the number 315-0000 or by [...]

DiabloRosso presents : ” SHOOT!! ” Collective Photograph Sample

September 23, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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Jose Manuel Castrellón / Francisco Barsallo / Jaime Justiniani / Rafa Arrocha
The subject of “change” becomes inconceivable if we are not capable of thinking in a concrete context and on a relative scale. Future allusion is not more than pointing to the possibility of this critical thought. Under this concept DiabloRosso inaugurates its new exposition:  [...]

Opera in Panama – The Magical Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

September 21, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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The Best of Mozart
Promo   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRk2Kj6wVHo
Host:     Fundación Opera Panamá

Art Expo – Cisco Merel – The New Landscape

September 21, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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A friend of mine is hosting an expo and I wanted to invite you all to attend. His style is modern. For more information about the painter please visit his website http://www.ciscomerel.com/main/

Panama Pulse – A Site about Panama to Bookmark!

September 15, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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Panama Pulse (http://panamapulse.com) is the premier news and information source for all things Panama. With headlines from 50+ resources it is the ideal choice for anyone wanting to be in touch with what’s happening in Panama right now, every day.
Below is an interview of expat Jesse, the owner of the site about his concept and [...]

Kansas in Concert – September 23

September 7, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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For this and more events, please join the new expat party group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/iknowpanama/
The American progressive rock band Kansas comes to Panama as part of their South America tour that includes Chile, Argentina, Peru and Guatemala. Kansas, symbol of music in the 70s, will be presented for the first time in the Atlapa, Anayansi Theater this [...]

CitiSmart Panama – Arab Capital for Investment RE and Tourism Projects

September 7, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Lifestyle and Events

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Where: Atlapa Convention Center
When: September 25-27
The Real Estate crisis has shaken the global financial system. Therefore many government and financial institutions from around the world have called for a review of all recent and future developments & projects. The CITY SMART Conference will provide a comprehensive update of the latest world financing and incentive programs, [...]

Panama Driving Permits for Foreigners

September 2, 2009 by ursula  
Filed under Tips to Living in Panama

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You can drive up to 90 days with your country’s DL

To get a Panamanian Drivers License, requirements include:
Passport
Authorization from the Direction of Migration and Naturalization
Blood type
Present a written test about the driving manual and traffic rules
Listen to a speech
The cost of this permit depends on the validity of the document, if it is for less [...]