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I am not sure PanamaDigest is being honest on what they printed.

Interesting searches locally and in David. The USA and many other countries and thousands of individuals listed. Legal in some countries and not in others. https://offshoreleaks.icij.org/#_ga=1.72650774.467971681.1462812105

Rest in peace good Doctor. We attended a small service for him yesterday. All five of his daughters were here. Four of them live in the USA. Very beautiful family.

Both quakes happened at the same time. We probably didn't feel the one off of the coast from David. This UTC time is difficult to read. lol

They just posted info; http://earthquaketrack.com/recent 5.1 magnitude earthquake Today 28 minutes ago at 12:17 May 02, 2016 UTC Location: Epicenter at -6.096, -107.201 Central East Pacific Rise Depth: 15 km

I did the hop (paso canoas)for the last two years and never stayed out of country over 24 hours. It will continue to be up to the agent working the window. The last two trips (with all the cubanos there) were a one hour turn arounds. Good thing is for me; NO MORE. I have residency now. If you call or visit the migracion office they will quote the rules to you. The border is a different story. No consistency at all. How does an agent in the window determine a "border hopper" and what is the legality of crossing the border under current laws as many times as you wish?

A short Bio from one of his books; (in his book he states----copyright laws do not apply!!! Great man!) Doctor Herminio Carrizo Villarreal, a retired OB/ GYN, is a Panamenian citizen, born in Ocu, Province of Herrera, in mid-1922. He graduated from the School of Medicine at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, on June 11, 1947. On August 22, 1948 he married, “by the church,” Miss Elma Beatriz Madrigal Hinojosa, from Rio Grande City, Texas. Doctor Carrizo practiced his profession in his native country. Herminio and Elma founded the Panamenian Christian Family Movement together with the following couples: Pepe and Margarita Camel, Roberto and Marianella Motta, Faustino and Vivian Rodriguez, Jaime and Mirella Arias, Menalco and Vangie Solis, Gonzalo and Irene Sosa, Carlos and Yolanda Sousa. Herminio and Elma attended the III World Congress of the Lay Apostolate as delegates of the Christian Family Movement of Panama celebrated in Rome during the Pontificate of Paul VI.

I was with the family all day yesterday in Alto Boquete and in David. We followed the funeral home van back to David. I drove them to David for some legal things on his death since their car was in the shop in David. We picked up their car on the way home yesterday so that was a good thing for the sisters. Two of his daughters are here now. My girlfriend works for the family. They then took the Sr. to Panama for creamation. Very interesting man; Doctor, pilot and was studying the French language just three weeks ago. I played dominos with the Sr. twice in the last month. As a side note; I was told by person in the know (from a funeral home) that some agency in Panama City will not sign off on the new crematoria in David. He didn't give a reason. We will see. Dr. Carrizo was a great man and friend.

Here is the Embassy Website and the Rules. https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/panama.html Click on; Entry, Exit, And Visa Requirements Again; it depends on the agent working the window.

I went March 13th. Thousands of Cubanos where there and had NO effect on crossing back and forth. Since then, some Africans (turned away from CR) and more Cubanos have arrived. So, who knows. I had all the doucments just in case; Passport, $500 cash, bank statement, ONWARD travel. You can read on the Panamanian Embassy website-----land, sea or air.......ONWARD travel. The agent for the land, sea or air company is supposed to enforce this before bording any vessel entering Panama (not sell you a one way ticket or show proof of other transportation out of Panama). Now, if you stay past your return flight---you will need new onward travel when exiting and reentering Panama. If you cross the border after the return transportation has expired you will need an updated onward travel. But, they enforce what they see fit on anyday. It depends on the agent at the window. I would suggest stop by migracion office in David and get a copy of the rules. All this uncertified information on the internet gets people in trouble. The Panamanian Embassy is the best. Or at least it used to be. The agent looked at my passport and did not ask for anything else as far as documents are concerned. One hour turn around and that's because I sat down and drank a cup of coffee on the CR side. My first trip here, I bought a bus ticket online from Tracopa (while in the USA) and used it for bording United Airlines in Houston,Texas. Again legally all you need is onward travel. (legally doesn't mean much here. it's the agent at the border.) HAVING SAID THIS------I GET MY CARNET TODAY IN DAVID!!!

Not impressed at all with the size of Panama City and one dog abuse case prosecuted. Probably a political stunt. IMHO

The presidency of the u.s. will have lots to do with tourism in panama with the up coming elections.

We went today, Sunday, around noon. Not many people there at all. That's why we went at noon. We bought a few things. I got a belt and she bought a purse. I love the beautifull live stock show. They grow some fine animals in Chiriqui. Lot of condo sales, gated community sales, and property sales inside the cool buildings. I was more interested in history and the live stock than anything else. And, there was a shooting in the fair last night. I went at night last year and I'm convinced we are a mark in big events like this. So, day time only for me. On the way home the radio announced they had sold 70,000 tickets yesterday. The cabalgata day is always big.

The cubanos that left out on a plane to Mexico have been replaced with new ones coming from Ecuador and Columbia. My understanding is there are a few hundred more in Paso Canoas now. I was at the Frontera last weekend and the warehouse before the InterAmericana Hwy Check Point was empty and now it is full. Also, the highway check point was checking ever vehicle and documents in both directions. The traffic line through the check point took me 30 minutes. It is full of cubanos today, Saturday, March 19th. I had to return items to City Mall. The HOAFI MOTOR, SA bldg, just a few hundred yards before the immigration check point, is full and they have the side walk in front of it full of people and tents. Some are sleeping on cardboard boxes.

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Is there a Florida Notary in Boquete or David? If so, I could use your services for the Consulate Of Panama In---Miami. I need one document notarized. Please message me or post in this topic.. Thanks, Hil Jenkins

What attorney in David did you use?

The Fair Grounds. It is a huge place. It's near the new huge vegetable market. Approaching David from Boquete go West on the InterAmericana Highway( turn right, do not cross overpass). Turn LEFT at the first traffic light. Go past the Nissan place on your left. Turn right on the street before the school/church(two story)------two or three blocks before the traffic light at the prison(two story church/school). Keep straight you'll see the fair grounds on your right. This is the highway for Las Olas and La Baraqueta. I lived near it at one time. Go past the Nissan Place and most all of the right turns take you past the Fair Grounds.

Google the Texas Instruments IN FOCUS projector line. The user manuals for your projector are free and easy to ready. I just looked those projectors up online. You'll need to know the model. Look up clean filters. There may be more than one filter also. A dirty filter causes the projector to over heat and the safety feature shuts down the projector if over heating-----saving the $500 bulb.

They arrived yesterday. The pair of blue birds are regulars I understand. The Humming Bird feeder was loaded today.

Nata, Panama is a few minutes before Penonome traveling East. Very interesting church. Couple blocks off of the InterAmericana Hwy to the right in Nata. Serious history here. The Church was established in 1520 and has never closed it's doors. All structual inside is original and pews are original.

I have been using the three backup system for years but I had a big problem according to Twin-----I never unplugged my devices. I do now. Thanks

I used a Panamanian Notary for a government agency in Florida. The agency did NOT require an apostle. David has a professional Notary office not far from the Chiriqui Hospital. That is all they do. As a matter of fact the notary was a lawyer. $7

Great way to spend the afternoon with my Panamanian Friends. The Tipico Music, Dance And Cultural Attire amazes me. These kids were great. Editing a video and will upload later. JazzBluePark1.wlmp