Two men were injured recently in an Explosion/Fire at a condo in Bethania. The victims were doing maintenance in the kitchen/laundry area of Apt. 5-A when the gas blew! One is in serious condition, see the La Prensa link here:
Should I Import My Used Car to Panama Or Buy One There?
I get this question often and have been reluctant to give advice. It can be an easy process or a nightmare.....anything can happen after your favorite used vehicle arrives to Panama! Here is a great perspective:
Interesting article detailing fatalities by state, work lost and medical costs as a result of auto accidents: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2012/05/25/most-dangerous-states-to-drive-in/
From my good friend, Bob Askew............
The auto title change process in Pma is a 3-step process:
Step 1 is a trip (buyer and seller go) to one of the Municipio offices (it's not DMV). The Municipio office in Balboa (old CZ) next to the Niko's Cafeteria is usually convenient and opens early (7 a.m. I think)
Interesting article from Forbes about the current state of Health Insurance. Be sure to read the Comments section: http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2012/05/21/putting-the-insurance-back-in-health-insurance/
Bupa is one of the most experienced insurers providing health insurance products to residents of Latin America and the Caribbean.
With more than 30 years of experience in the market, Amedex and International Health Insurance danmark now join Bupa’s strength and expertise to create one of the largest specialist insurers for the region, with more than 175,000 members from more than 42 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Charles Revson, founder of the successful cosmetic manufacturing firm Revlon, once said, "In our factory we make lipstick. In our advertising, we sell hope."
There is a unique Company that makes policies, but sells PROTECTION: a guarantee that they will defend, guard and preserve your health and that of your family. A guarantee backed by a solid track record.
Read More.
http://247wallst.com/2012/05/29/the-most-dangerous-cars-in-america/2/
Some vehicles can survive car crashes and protect the occupants much better than others. To find out which motor vehicles perform best and which the worst, nonprofit group Insurance Institute for Highway Safety performed crash tests. IIHS, which is ?dedicated to reducing the frequency and consequences of crashes on U.S. roads,?