Retirement Detectives

 This question just came in on importing vehicles to Panama. Roberto

Hello Rob and Yolanda, this is Natalie and Jeff, we have met a few times at Woodys. We are seeking some advise in hopes that you guys would have the answer?

 

Our GMC van has been in the country for three months now, and today were learned that we have to leave for 48 hours, were thought since we have the 6 month visa that our van did as well! We were very wrong.

 This question comes from Kelowna, B.C. (home of the OgoPogo Monster) - as I have never shipped a container - can any of you help? Roberto

Archbishop declares corruption Panama's number one problem

At a June 12 mass at Rommel Fernandez Stadium, Archbishop Ulloa told thousands of Catholics gathered there, and through the mass media to the entire nation (including its religious minorities), that Panama's worst problem is corruption.

 Hi,

Happy Canada day to all of you.

The weather here is absolutely gorgeous.

I was just looking at the forecast in Panama -- hot and humid and plenty of rain!

Curious, does it rain everyday?

I  am considering applying for the Pensionado visa - what discounts or benefits would I get?

J.C.,  Calgary, AB

Two queens from Penonomé Carnival

Carnival - a four-day fiesta of drinking, dancing, eating and decadent behavior begins today in Panama. This country literally shuts down during Carnival.

Panamanians take their parties seriously! Expect the music to be blasting until dawn.

 For once - the environment won.

The President of Panama, under pressure from the Noble-Bugle Indian tribe,  repealled the contentious new mining law. This means at least one of the open pit mines the South Korean mining company (in co-operation with Canadian mining company Minera aka Inmet Mining) will be stopped. The companes stock dropped on the world markets as news of the setback hit the streets. 

The following is an article from www.thepanamanews.com

bit.ly/g3qNXq

 Here is a question - I assume she is asking about where to get the medical insurance card . Roberto

Here is yet another e-mail from a person concerned about their project running late (NOTE: ALL projects run late in Panama - you have to be here to understand why - what I don't understand is why these real estate agents and developers keep telling people dates they know they will never achieve) Roberto 

Hi Roberto, I wonder if you have any information on the project [Town center] It was to be ready at  Xmas 2010. We live in Canada the developer has never sent any information on the status of the building. We are wondering if you could shed some light on the status of the town center. Your help would be greatly appreciated. By the way my wife and I met you last year at Woody's.

 Roberto:
I was wanting to find out if you could recommend a hotel or cabin or something in your area for a few days.
We are working on finalizing our trip plans and it looks like it will be around the first part of July, 2011.
We need something nice and clean, doesn't have to be fancy or expensive...