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Internet.org App Debuts in Panama
Mark Zuckerberg made headlines this week in Panama, as the Facebook mogul announced the launch of his new “internet.org” project in Panama. The project is currently only available for Digicel customers, and brings free mobile data access for limited sites that the company has set up in conjunction with the Panamanian Gov.
Internet.org Connectivity changes lives and communities, but change depends on strong partnerships. Thanks to President Varela for his support for Internet.org and for bringing the opportunities of the Internet to the entire world.
Source: Social Times
Air France to Increase Capacity and Comfort to Panama City
With both business and tourism traffic increasing in Panama from Europe, it’s only natural that airlines begin to ramp up flights to the region. This past week, Air France announced it would increase flight frequency, and improve its fleet for direct flights from Europe to Panama City.
“This move upmarket of our products and services, and our increasing capacity, allow us to meet our customers’ requirements as closely as possible and demonstrates our ambition to increase our presence in Panama and in the Central America region”, stated Zoran Jelkic, SVP Caribbean Indian Ocean and Latin America Air France-KLM.
Complementing KLM’s daily service on departure from Amsterdam-Schiphol, 13 weekly frequencies will be operated by Air France-KLM to Panama City this winter. Moreover, thanks to Copa Airlines’ Americas hub at Panama City-Tocumen airport, the Group’s customers benefit from a vast choice of connections notably to the Caribbean, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru and El Salvador.
Source: RusTourismNews
Panama Canal Expansion Over 90% Complete
2015 has been a huge year of accomplishments for the Panama Canal Expansion project. After delays in 2014 hampered the original schedule, the Canal is moving fast, and according to officials, just over 90% complete as of this week.
Work on the third set of locks, said to be the project’s most complex portion, is now focused on electro-mechanical installation that will take the project into its final stage.
The expansion will see the installation of 16rolling gates into the lock heads, as well as the installation of 152 valves that will move the water through the system. The expansion is also said to feature “water-saving basins”, which will save an estimated 7 percent water usage in operations compared to the current locks.
Source: Ship and Bunker
Why Move to Panama? Top 4 Reasons to take the leap.
There are many great reasons to take the leap and move to Panama, and we’re sure you’ve considered lots of them. Moving to Panama can be a great experience that’s fun, educational, and financially viable. Here’s a sample of four of the top reasons we believe moving to Panama will be the best decision you ever make.
Panama is One of The Best Places in The World to Retire
If you’re looking to settle down for a relaxing, affordable, and fun retirement, Panama is 2nd to none. Moving to Panama may have been unheard of as a retirement destination 15 years ago, but these days, it’s one of the world’s hottest locations. When you retire in Panama, you can apply for a pensioner’s visa, also know as the Panama retirement visa, which grants you lifetime residency and a whole slew of other federally, mandated benefits. Get big discounts on food, hotels, airfare, and medicine, just for being a registered retiree! Panama also has a very warm, favorable climate, and low cost of living which make living off your pension or savings is much easier.
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