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Copa Airlines the Most Profitable in the World
Another reason for Panamanians to be Happy. The Panamanian airline is first in profitability among all major airlines worldwide. Have you flown Copa lately? It is a pleasure. More meals, new planes, comfortable seats, friendly flight atten...
Panama President Varela plans $35 billion in infrastructure projects
President Varela was recently on an official trip to Spain. He announced plans for $35 billion in projects with specifics to come. To start with is the major expansion of the Metro Subway project, a second subway line which is going forward. ...
More Good Economic News
Two weeks ago we reported on how Panama is leading Latin American growth, this week comes good news on inflation and continued growth. Panama's inflation rate has gone down to 2.1% on lower transportation, healthcare and clothing costs, the ...
“This Might be Frank Gehry’s Craziest Building Yet” – Fast Company
This really wild-looking museum on the Amador Causeway in Panama City is another feather in Panama's hat. It's due to open next week on October 2, 2014. As a narrow land-bridge between North and South America Panama has been blessed with a...
More Worldwide Coverage on Panama’s #1 Happiness Ranking
There has been a lot of coverage on Panama's ranking. Here are a few of the articles. Forbes - "It Must Be The Inequality That Makes Panama The Happiest Country In The World" - Tim Worstall 9/18/14 (With) the slightly surprising news th...
Is Boquete the World’s Happiest Place?
Panama Wins Happiness Again in 2014! Gallup, the respected international polling organization, interviewed 1,000 people in each of 148 countries throughout the world to measure people’s happiness with the results released in December 201...
Forbes – “It Must Be The Inequality That Makes Panama The Happiest Country In The World”
The article below from Tim Worstall at Forbes is pointing out that economic egalitarianism is not the only cause for well-being and happiness. What is it that makes people feel well if not money? Having more money than in the past and ...
“World’s happiest country: how did Panama overtake Denmark?” – The Guardian
There is something about the culture and setting of Latin America that makes people feel good. Add to that balmy inclination a booming economy, increasing wealth, decent healthcare, essentially zero unemployment and gorgeous natural wonders a...
Gallup Video – “Panama Leads the World in Well-being”
Panama is number one in a measure of well-being of 135 countries. This video makes it clear - Panama's people are "thriving." When considering where to spend your time, be around people who are happy and optimistic about the future. All of t...
Do you really not need heating or air conditioning in Boquete?
It is said that there is no heating or air conditioning needed if you live in Boquete. The reality is that this is mostly true and it greatly reduces the cost of maintaining a home. However, the full answer is dependent on which microclimate ...