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Panamapundit
Inventor, developer, father and workaholic, according to my wife!
Interests: riding my harley, writing, boating, playing golf with my boys and spending romantic times with my wonderful wife thalia. she is gods perfect gift for me. my goal is to spread freedom through providing opportunity, http://primapanama.blogs.com/_panama_residential_devel/who-is-sam-taliaferro.html
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Dear Readers: Thank you all very much for your messages of condolences to me and our family. I am amazed by how many lives Sam was able to touch through his writing. I know how much Sam’s passing has hurt... Continue reading
Posted Mar 23, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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June 10th, 1952 – February 17th, 2011 Sam Taliaferro, devoted father and husband, developer, entrepreneur and cherished friend to hundreds of people around the world, passed away early this morning after a two year battle with cancer. Words like “pioneer”... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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To All of Sam’s Readers and Friends, I met Sam Taliaferro 10 years ago when he was first starting to create the dream that became Valle Escondido. Over the past six years, Sam has been my colleague, my business partner,... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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Writing a blog takes a great deal of time, but I love doing it because it serves a number of purposes. It gives me an opportunity to share my views and because so many of you read it, it also... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
For many it will be surprising to hear that Panama is diligently working to become a center for biological research and development, but it is true. I work with on a project with Dr. Ruben Berrocal Timmons, who is secretary... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
According to this article Panama is one of the recipients of Italian tax dodgers and the Italian government is not happy about it. Governments around the world are going everywhere to get more money to keep them in power and... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
As an animal lover I have happy to see some laws to protect them from abuse. I just hope they don't cary it too far. I have not seen many instances of animal abuse in Panama, but I hear it... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
Yesterday he laid the first stone of the Howard Johnson hotel to be built in via Argentina and will have 100 rooms The project represents an investment of $ 9 million and should be ready in the third quarter of... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
This is an opinion piece from La Prensa which gives a good overview of why Panama banks were not and hopefully will not be so affected by the financial crises that has/is affecting the rest of the world. PHILIP CHAPMAN... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
A new bill that has passed through the assembly seeks to qualm the fears of many foreign investors in Panama who have used bearer shares in the past. The OECD had demanded that Panama eliminate this form of privacy of... Continue reading
Posted Feb 3, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
Well this right wing nut job is concerned about the stability of the region and the possibility that the "revolution" will be high jacked by the Muslim Brotherhood or other faction desiring Sharia law. In any case, my prayers are with those who are truly seeking freedom and I only hope that is what they end up with.
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Everyone has an opinion (except me) of what Panama growth will be in 2011 and barring any world wide catastrophe it is possible that Deloitte's predestines will be pretty close to the mark. If so it will make Panama's growth... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
Tax revenues grew 14.4% over 2009, but did not reach the budget forecast (-1.7%). ITBMS raising fired after the amendments of the tax reform. Roberto González Jiménez 1502281 roberto.gonzalez@prensa.com The state's income rose in 2010 to $ 5 billion 134... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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Jan 27, 2011 – London & Regional Panama, Master Developer of PANAMA PACIFICO, hosted the formal launch of the fifth office building in the International Business Park (IBP) to over 35 real estate agents and special guests this morning. Located... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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Usually when we think of pork and politics we think of excess spending on pet projects by various politicians in Washington, but pork takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to an FTA with South Korea. I was... Continue reading
Posted Jan 30, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
What comes first, the chicken or the egg? In this case the chicken is the Free trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S. and the Tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the U.S.. As has been posted previously, the U.S. plans... Continue reading
Posted Jan 27, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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"Economic freedom is the fundamental right of every human to control his or her own labor and property. In an economically free society, individuals are free to work, produce, consume, and invest in any way they please, with that freedom... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
Reuters anounced today that President Obama is calling for congress to approve the trade agreement with S. Korea, but Panama and Columbia will just have to wait until they get their act together. Seems democrats don't believe Panama is "clean"... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
A web publication called "The Nerve" carried a story about a number of lawmakers from South Carolina being investigated because of the amount of spending for a two day trip to Panama. Seems the good people of the south are... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
While many wonder just what gain Panama will receive from a free trade agreement with the U.S., the farmers in the U.S. are certain they will gain at least $190 million in agricultural exports. One has to wonder what these... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
An interesting opinion piece appeared in La Prensa this week from economist Franklin Arias that caught my attention. Although the public debt is minuscule by U.S. standards, it is significant in its increase per capita when coupled with the lack... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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Panama has come a long way since my arrival to its shores in 1997. As I recall, employment was officially in the teens and things were looking worse with the upcoming American pullout with the canal treaty. Wow, have things... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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Eduardo Morgan is a well known and respected attorney in Panama and he is also a fellow blogger. He posts some interesting story's about Panama from the viewpoint of a patriot and conservative. In the excerpt below, he argues against... Continue reading
Posted Jan 26, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
Although much of the information on the Sovereign Society's website is to entice you into becoming a member or signing up for paid services they also provide a wealth of free information that I believe is invaluable. Much of the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog
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Last night PBS featured a new video about the construction of the Panama canal and it is very well done. You will learn many things you probably did not know if you have not read Panama Fever or Path Between... Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2011 at Panama Investor Blog