Hi Panama Forum Blog readers,

Where is Panama? Panama is the southernmost country of Central America. It connects the southern and northern part of the American continent. It borders Colombia to the south-east and Costa Rica to the north-west, and has the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the north.

Where is Panama

Panama is also an international business center and a transit country.

On PanamaForum.com, another week has passed and many new threads were started and replies posted. Advice was given, and opinions were shared freely. Our members looked at mesmerizing photos (especially on this blog!) and enjoyed some great Panama videos.

No matter who you are, or where; if you had a look (or two) at PanamaForum.com this passing week you assuredly expanded your mind (learnt new things) and laughed out loud at least twice!

A new week is about to begin, and all newsworthy stories, advice, and opinions will be delivered to you.

Before that happens, you can read the news and most exiting threads of this passing week below.

Enjoy yourself and have fun!

PANAMA NEWS:

  • Panama conquers the European market
    From the 30th of March 2008 KLM will offer attention to the important European market with direct flights from the Airport Schiphol in Amsterdam to the Airport of Tocumen in Panama.
  • Panama’s Primer Banco del Istmo’s outlook revised
    Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services said it has revised its outlook on Primer Banco del Istmo to positive from stable and affirmed the Panamanian bank’s counter party credit ratings at ‘BBB-’ and ‘A-3′.
  • More news on Panama’s banking industry
    Ratings Services said it has raised its banking industry country risk assessment (BICRA) on Panama to ‘Group 6′ from ‘Group 7′. The rating action primarily reflects an improved industry risk profile in the country that, combined with good prospects for growth and continued stability in the economy, should have a positive effect on the banking system.

TOP PANAMA THREADS:

  • Permanent Residency
    How much would it cost to live in Panama permanently? How much is it per month? Apartment rent? Can you get a mortgage to buy an apartment and what are the requirements? Find out and share your knowledge too.
  • Panama on Youtube
    Check out some great videos of Panama on Youtube.
  • MRWOOHOO Just heard something about Bocas del Torro
    It’s a shame, but what is the solution? Both parties are right and wrong. Want to know what I’m talking about? It’s the discussion of the week and shouldn’t be missed by anyone living (now or in the future) in Panama.
  • UPS and FedEx
    What’s the fastest, cheapest and most hassle free way to receive packages (small and big) from the US or Europe? Check out this thread to find out.
  • Travel during rainy season?
    What are advantages/disadvantages of traveling to Panama in the rainy season? Maybe there isn’t much difference. How about thunderstorms? Is it safe in the city, and how do you protect yourself?