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In a state of national emergency the country of Panama has issues a night curfew from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. starting Wednesday March 19th 2020.
Monday March 16th 2020 the Government of Panama is restricting the entry of foreigners only nationals and foreigners with residency in the country can enter Panama.
An increasing number of events have been canceled in Coronado due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of the events we know of that have been canceled or prospered.
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Art in the Park in Penonome 2020
Art in the Park, an annual art fair that takes place in Penonome is set for Friday March 13th & Saturday March 14th 2020. The event includes an art expo, sale, and concert.
Coronado resident Releases a new book!
Coronado resident, Jo Anne Cushman Burrill has published a new children’s book “Granny’s Trilogy” and has several copies with her in Panama.
Democrats Abroad in Panama to hold local Primary Voting Center
US citizens in the Playa Coronado area can vote in person for their preferred presidential candidate on March 6 as part of the Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary.
Carnival 2020 in Panama
2020 Carnival celebrations in Panama begin Friday February 21st and continue until Wednesday the 26th. Carnival is a busy time in Coronado and throughout the Pacific Beaches. Friday 21st Febr
Funraiser at Las Bovedas
March 28th 2020 attend the Bring Hope Funraiser, an opportunity to give back and enjoy a 4 course meal at Las Bovedas in Ensenada. Tickets are $50 and dinner is from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm.
Beach community police meeting
On Tuesday, February 11, 2019 at 1100 am at the Coronado Bible Church the National Police will be holding a Security Meeting to discuss security and crime in the Pacific Beach community.
Voter Registration for US Citizens
If you are a US Citizen, you have the right to vote in Federal and many state elections.
Libre de Basura fundraiser
February 1st starting at 4:00 pm, Manglar Lodge in El Palmar will host a fundraiser for Libre De Basura, a local group aiming to make the Pacific Beaches litter free!
Managing Life in Panama
Panama Health and Respite will host "Managing life in Panama" a seminar offering practical information to retirees in the Coronado community Thursday February 6th 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
5 Things to know before you relocate Coronado Panama
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Thursday Jan 9th 2020 is Martyrs Day
January 9th is the national observation of Martyrs Day in Panama, that pays tribute to civilians and students that lost their lives to make Panama a sovereign country.
Sinaproc issues wind warning
Panama’s / Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) has issued a wind warning lasting until Friday Jan 10th with wind gusting from 60 to 90 Km an hour throughout Panama.
Panama National News
Coronavirus reaches Panama West
The Minister of Health, Rosario Turner , reported this March 12th 2020 that in 24 hours cases of Coronavirus in Panama have doubled.
8 cases of Coronavirus in Panama
Panamanian authorities announced Tuesday March 10th 2020 that there are 8 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Panama, and one person has died.
First case of Covid-19 in Panama
The first case of Covid-19 in Panama has been confirmed by the Health Minister, and the President via his Twitter account. The 40-year-old Panamanian woman arrived in Panama from Madrid.
5 tons of drugs seized from submarine in Bocas
More than 5 tones of drugs were seized off the coast of Bocas del Toro Panama, when authorities found a semi-submersible vessel while patrolling the ocean in region last month.
Panama Coronavirus Alert
Tuesday March 3rd 2020 Panama’s Cabinet Council approved a resolution that will put resources towards protecting the country against the Coronavirus which is quickly becoming a global epidemic.
Panama back in school still without SexEd plan
The Panamanian school year started yesterday Monday March 2 2020, and after 5 years, Panama’s education system still lacks a Sexual Education plan.
Lane inversion for Carnival 2020
Lane inversion is something that occurs in Panama on holidays and long weekends to ease traffic. There are little to no indicators that the lanes have been inverted, so when traveling, be caution!
Road Closures for Carnival 2020
An announcement has been released informing on street closures for Carnival 2020 on the Cinta costera starting Friday.
Boná Island gains protection
A resolution that makes it the Isla Boná Wildlife Refuge has been passed ensuring the island remains a wildlife refuge.
EU blacklists Panama as Tax Haven
The EU Economy and Finance ministry has added Panama to their tax heven ’black’ list. The list created in 2018 was recently revised and approved Tuesday February 18th 2020.
The Guardians of 2020
40,000+ officials from various sectors will participate in the Carnival security operation. Operation Guardians of 2020 will be in effect February 21st until 26th throughout Panama.
7 killed, 14 tortured by religious cult in Panama
A religious cult in Panama has been found murdering and torturing Ngabé Buglé indigenous women and children in what appear to a type of exorcism or conversion ritual.
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2020 Boquete Flower Fair
The Boquete Flower and Coffee fair is an annual event taking place in the community of Boquete, Panama since 1950. This year the event will take place from the 9th until the 19th of January 2020.
Costal development in Puerto Armuelles
A Cinta Costera project has been approved for the town of Puerto Armuelles in the province of Chiriquí, after a public vote on December 19th 2019.
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