Sept. 14, 2020 For most of Panama, today is soul-satisfying. Today, after months of restrictions, most people's freedom to go-out-and-about have increased significantly. Not full freedom, but a noticeable improvement. (Although 3 provinces are exempted from some of these new freedoms Read More
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“Puerto Armuelles is Reborn”, exclaimed President Varela
February 12, 2019 President Varela was in Puerto Armuelles yesterday. He celebrated the 1st shipment of bananas by Banapiña. 3 thousand boxes of bananas were shipped to the US. Puerto's bananas production is finally in gear again. Background As I've mentioned in previous posts, it has been Read More
Relaxing With A Baby Monkey at Mono Feliz
I discovered a video (below) I took of my family in 2007. It gives a glimpse at an enjoyable lazy hammock day near our home in Panama. A day that could easily be replicated today - except maybe for the baby monkey. If you are interested in visiting Mono Feliz, visit their facebook page for Read More
President Varela Comes To Puerto To Announce – Hospital, Del Monte, Highway Expansion
Thurs, September 8, 2016 Today, the President of the Republic of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, came to Puerto Armuelles. He was here to inaugurate a new hospital (Hospital Dionisio Arrocha). He also had other news for Puerto Armuelles: Extension of Puerto's new highway out to Limones. Del Read More
President Varela Flew Into Town With Good News For Puerto Armuelles
October 10, 2014 On Tuesday Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela flew his presidential helicopter to Puerto Armuelles. The President was here to announce: Return of Chiquita To Puerto Armuelles Update on Creation a Multi-use Port Chiquita Banana (Chiquita Brands) The Read More
Who Is Panama President Varela?
A Few Personal Details Juan Carlos Varela, 50, is from one of Panama's richest families. The family owns and operates the country's biggest liquor producer, Varela Hermanos S.A., which was established in 1908. Varela graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1985 with a BA in industrial Read More
Coronado lot
You can enjoy a relaxed and peaceful life here. This property is located in the Coronado neighborhood, this property is a quiet and affordable place to live near a beautiful beach. (The ocean is about 300 yards away). As I have mentioned, Coronado is the least expensive beach neighborhood in Read More
Panama Covid Restrictions – As of January 14, 2021
As of January 14, 2021, Panama has new Covid-19 movement restrictions. However, some of the long-standing Covid restrictions in Panama remain. For instance, the national mask mandate and curfew. This is all to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Panama's Covid movement restrictions are Read More
Panama Celebrates Its Independence Days – But Without Parades
November 3, 2020 Today is the first of 5 Independence-related holidays in November. These celebrations are collectively known as Fiestas Patrias. Today, November 3rd is called Separation Day. It is the day, in 1903, that Panama gained independence from Columbia. Normally, there are Read More
A US Citizen in Panama? You Still Have Time To Vote in Nov 3rd US Election
October 28, 2020 This post is for US Citizens who will be in Panama (or anywhere overseas) on Nov 3rd. Did you suddenly realize you didn't ask for an absentee ballot? No worries. You may still be able to vote in the US Election from Panama, or from anywhere overseas. You should Read More
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