The New Consumer Protection Agency here in Panama is ACODECO. The David Offices and contact details are located at the foot of the image here to the left. You are encouraged to visit them ,even if you can’t speak Espanol. Take someone with you who can. It always helps here if the office workers recognize you. Politeness [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Panama General'
Comments on the New and Proposed Changes to Panama’s Mining Laws
March 25th, 2011 · No Comments · Expat Issues, Panama General
Those who live in Boquete know about our long standing tradition – The Tuesday Morning Meeting ( at the BCP theater space) in Boquete. Every week we cover topics of interest to those living in Panama. Last week we had Rodrigo Marciaq – Local Boqueteno ,speaking about the new and proposed changes to Panama’s Mining [...]
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The New Minor Accident Form
March 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Boquete Tips, Panama General
By DON WINNER ( from Panama Guide) – Panama’s Ground Transit and Transportation Authority (ATTT) is finally implementing the new law on “minor traffic accidents” which goes into effect starting today, Thursday, 3 March 2011. With the implementation of this new law, now all drivers in the Republic of Panama are required to have a [...]
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Spraying for Dengue in Chiriqui
January 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Boquete Tips, Panama General
Word up Everyone, if you live in Chiriqui and don’t sleep under a net, you may want to rethink that. The Government has been up here spraying open water sources to combat Dengue fever outbreaks. I know there are some very high parts of Boquete, like Alto Jaramillo, where you rarely see mosquitos but I have seen [...]
Beware “The Ides” of January
December 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General
It is time now to consider another significant factor affecting the Boquete District and that is the WIND! If you are new to Boquete, you will have noticed over the last few days, a definite change in the weather. In december, the rain pretty much stops ( or tapers off) and rather abruptly these very stiff [...]
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Panama/USA to Sign a Tax Treaty!
November 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Boquete Tips, Panama General
Panama/USA to Sign Tax Treaty for Exchange of Tax Information (Though this is not strictly ‘BOQUETE’ information, I think its important for US citizens/residents to know when considering this area. Banking is one of the areas I get asked about A LOT!) Summary – Panama and the USA will (in November 2010) sign a treaty allowing [...]
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Like the Handbook?
November 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General, What People Say About Us
Carrie said today (Nov 15, 2010) “Hi Dianne… First, thanks so much for creating the handbook! I’ve only had time since we got our copy to scan it but it looks fabulous and is such a wonderful resource for all of us who live here! I wish it had been available when we first [...]
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How do you find what is on at the movies?
October 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Boquete Tips, Panama General
It can’t all be heavy..some days you just want to know what’s on at the movies and go! Here’s how you do it – The closest cinemas to boquete are the Moderno ( out in the Chiriqui Mall) and the Allhambra at the Hotel Nacional. Click on the link below http://cines.prensa.com/ Choose Cines (theaters) in [...]
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A New Testimonial – the handbook actually helps!
October 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General, What People Say About Us
“ Thanks Dianne also for your Handbook: it is invaluable for those thinking of moving to Boquete.” Carol A. Silver Spring. MD USA. Oct 6 2010.
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Boquete and its “back-home amenities”
September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Panama General
Boquete was recently mentioned here: AARP (Modern Maturity) Magazine Reveals the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad July 26, 2010 — Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. [...]
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