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Biggest U.S. – Panama Commercial Transaction Ever – Copa buys 61 jets from Boeing
Copa is really on the move. It seems every few months there is a big expansion announcement from the Panamanian airline. The purchase of billions in new planes is a huge move for the growing airline. Expect to keep hearing more from Copa. Mos...
The Panama – Nicaragua Canal Rivalry
Panama’s Canal Authority has altered the rhetoric on the proposed Nicaragua Canal. The Nicaragua Canal plan with connections to China, has been mostly dismissed by Panama until now. A Canal V.P. is now saying they take the project serious...
Obama is coming to Panama – The Big Focus of the Summit? Cuba (& Venezuela)
The world’s attention will be turning to Panama next month as the Summit of the Americas takes place. Most of the heads of state for all of the democratic countries of the Western Hemisphere will be in attendance. But all eyes will be ...
Boquete, Panama featured in the New York Times
Boquete has long been a place of fascination consistently drawing international attention. The beauty of the mountain location coupled with the exotic Panama environment is captivating. That so many foreigners are drawn here is a source of ...
David Panama’s Catholic Bishop Elevated To Cardinal – Learned the news by WhatsApp
"Pope Francis has put his stamp firmly on the Roman Catholic Church by naming 20 new cardinals from countries as diverse as Ethiopia, Vietnam and Panama" - UK Telegraph Another impressive step by the new Pope. His warmth and progressive st...
Copa Update – The Flights To David Have Arrived
Now Two Flights Everyday - Wow! The first Copa flights arrived in David last week ... a milestone for Chiriqui area tourism and development. Thanks to a thoughtful reader R.T. who let us know that the Copa Panama City to David flight time...
$142 million on two Boquete projects? What’s going on?
When I told my wife about the plan to invest $25 million into solving Boquete's water issues, I asked her "Do you think they can really do that?" She's Panamanian, born and raised in David with clear insights into the ways of Panama. Her ans...
Boquete Pride – Boquete Students Win Major National Band Competition Against Much Older Students
click here for the video on TVN We are proud to announce that El Buen Pastor, a Boquete school, has won the major national band competition, Sonando por la Patria. The win was even more impressive because it pitted the Boquete school...
Copa Update – Flight Schedule, Pricing and Press Release
Panama City to David Flight Schedule Note: Please confirm flight times when booking. Some days during the week are now being scheduled at slightly different times. Morning Flights Panama City (Tocumen) to David departs 7:55 a...
Consumer Prices Fall in Panama
October and November have seen lower month over month consumer prices in Panama. November -.3% and October - .1%. This is mostly due to lower fuel prices. Another factor is the food price control program President Varela campaigned on to help...