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Magnificent aerial view of Casco Viejo.

Photo by pascatmax.

Hello!

Welcome to the eleventh issue of the Panama Forum Newsletter.

It’s been a while and we’re happy that many new users have joined us. Lots of threads/discussions have popped up as well and we’ll share some below.

Also, this is just a quick reminder that the Panamanian Carnival (1st Feb - 5th Feb 2008) is barely a week away! As a small taste of what to expect, here are some impressive photos of previous Panama Carnivals:

Join in on this year’s Carnaval discussion/thread on Panama Forum: http://www.panamaforum.com/panama-travel/5150-carnaval-2008-a.html

Enjoy Panama and have fun!

TOP PANAMA THREADS:

• Panama Bank Account Opening
  How long does it take and what do you need? Check out this informative thread.
• Medication
  Buying your medication in Panama. Read other members’ experiences on where and how to buy your medication in Panama.
• Gold coins in Panama City?
  With gold prices breaking all the records it’s always good to know where you can buy gold. If you know, please share.
• Do you have any pets?
  Are pets common in Panama? How can you bring your pets into Panama, or from Panama to your home country? What are the costs?
• Gun Control in Panama
  Does Panama have any gun control laws?
• Your favorite president/leader?
  Who is your favorite president/leader and why? What did they do right? Share your opinion.

PANAMA NEWS:

• 20-Year Property Tax Exemption
  Thanks Bellepoque! Balbina Herrera announced that the 20-year tax exemption has been extended through December 31, 2009. Woot!
• Dunlap wins in Panama
  44-year-old Scott Dunlap today won the Movistar Panama Championship and in doing so has made the perfect start in his quest to get back to the PGA Tour in 2009 after last playing at the top level in 2002.
• Bush address to focus on economic concerns
  Mr Bush is expected to urge Congress to pass controversial legislation strengthening domestic intelligence-gathering capabilities and approve trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.
• Panamanian native finally sails through Canal
  “It taught me so many things about my life, my career, my family,” he said of MMA. “It’s an amazing experience.
• Earthquake in Panama 6.1
  GordonS shares news of a recent earthquake south of Panama.

Flame-colored tanager piranga bidentata bird in Boquete. This is one beautiful bird and a really great shot.

Photo by Bill and Mavis.

A train passing trough the Panama Canal bridge. What a great shot!

Photo by bridgepix.

What a bright and cute smile! It makes my heart all softy in a millisecond. This shot was taken in Bocas del Toro.

Photo by Departure Lounge.