Hi out there, I have an old "wet reckless" misdemeanor on my record. The few lawyers I've contacted who have responded about residency in Panama say they can't help me. The only other option I see is to continue on a tourist visa and then the continuous need to leave the country every 3 months. Does anyone know if there is some way to get an exception or whatever? If so, do you have a lawyer you could recommend? Thanks

Hi Folks, We are coming to Panama for a couple weeks on a recon visit. If we like it, the plan would be to move down there and rent by the end of the year. We would really like to meet up with people while there to ask our million questions. We are doing a lot of moving around while there but I am torn between the love of the ocean and the comfortable temps in the highlands. Our schedule is as follows: Monday, April 27 thru Wednesday April 30 -Farallon (Decameron) Thursday May 1 thru Saturday May 3 - Las Tablas Sunday, May 4 thru Monday May 5 - Boca Chica Tuesday, May 6 thru Thursday, May 8 -Boquete Friday, May 9 -El Valle Please let us know if you are willing or able to meet with us during any of these stops. We would gladly buy you a beer and a burger to hear the benefits of the area. Thanks, Guy & Sherry

I am interested in learning more about the ethnic minority experience in Panama, African-American in particular. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I am planning on moving to Panama by the end of the year and am looking at Pedasi, El Valle, Boquete and possibly David. I'm on my own, and will be leaving behind all my girlfriends-which is the most painful part of this- and wondering what the expat. community may be like in each of these areas....just to get an idea as far as how easy it is to connect, social clubs, etc. Any insights from those living in these areas would be greatly appreciated.

We will be moving to Panama soon and need know the cost and coverage for health insurance that covers private hospitals. What are the names of the different Ins. Companies?

Any one live in this area. We are coming to Panama for a second visit in December looking to retire in 2015 Would love know your thoughts . We are a very active Canadian couple

Preferably Toyota or Nissan 4x4 automatic . ( x-trail or something similar size) Will consider vehicles 2012 to 2009 - depends on cost and usage. If in excellent condition could consider older vehicles.

MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILIES OF KRIS REMERS AND LISANNE FROON April 19, 2014 Dear Boquete Friends, We, the families of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, most urgently want to insure the search for our missing daughters continues without any delays or interruptions, even though we now have to temporarily return to Holland. Please be advised we plan to return periodically to Boquete and thus have set up detailed arrangements for both public and private sources to continue fully with the search and investigation in our absence. We deeply appreciate the warmth, sympathy and support of the Boquete community. We do fully understand that a lot of people here, are more than willing to help us as we have received many offers of financial and other forms of support. We have not had the opportunity to thank all of you individually but please accept our sincere thanks we are expressing herein. To insure that all the help is fully coordinated and to be sure it all is effectively directed towards the goal of the safe return of our daughters, we are setting up a special local bank account for donations to help keep the search going, paying private investigators, paying the the expenses of conducting searches, posting notices and posters, and to do anything and everything that may be necessary to keep the attention of the media, authorities and the public focused on the case of Kris and Lisanne. In this regard, we are very happy with the ideas and thoughts we have received from you, the local community. However, to be sure that all is done with the families full knowledge and approval, we would like to be advised in advance, so that you as a donor, and/or volunteer can be sure of the family’s approval. In this way we hope to avoid having confusion, conflicts and misunderstandings. It is our desire that all efforts are thus coordinated through a single source to avoid doing things twice, delay, wasted effort and expense. To coordinate these efforts we have requested, Bob Edwards, to be our direct contact in Boquete and the Dutch Ambassador in Panama City, the Honorable Wiebe J. de Boer, for all official contacts. We will be in constant contact with them, including video conferences. We have been assured of full and complete cooperation by Caesar Sherrard of Alto Crimen and the local Police authorities. The Dutch Ambassador has likewise been promised the continuing full cooperation of the Panamanian government by President Martinelli and by the National Police. You can reach Bob Edwards at: rogerbob@mac.com and Ambassador Wiebe J. de Boer at pan@minbuz.nl. As Kris and Lisanne’s families, we will keep in close and constant touch with any and all of the developments in the search and investigation in Boquete. As stated above we will return to Panama periodically and/or as needed to keep the government, public , police and media attention fully focused on the case until our girls are located and returned. Thanks for your thoughts, prayers and support. Yours sincerely.................... Hans Kremers and Roelie Grit, parents of Kris Kremers........................... Peter and Dini Froon, parents of Lisanne Froon