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April 25th Coronado Blood Clinic
The Coronado blood drive has been changed to Thursday April 25th due to Dr. Montero’s availability. If you are able to give blood this is a great opportunity to give back.
Carnival from an Expat’s perspective
Last week Carnival took over the streets of Panama. While most try to avoid this Panamanian holiday, Coronado resident Steve Most and friends went right to the action!
Author of Granny Mouse Ears to speaks at Picasso
Coronado resident, Jo Anne Cushman Burrill has published a new children’s book “Granny Mouse Ears.” April 3, 2019 she will be speaking at the Writer’s Group Monthly Meeting at Picasso.
Meanwhile in Bocas del Toro
While the Pacific Coast of Panama has been flat for over a month, the Caribbean has been on fire. With Surfline featuring this clip if Bocas it’s no wonder Panama’s been all the rage in surfing.
Carnival 2019 Dates & Events
Are you ready for Carnival 2019 in Panama? While this year the party officially begins on Saturday March 2rd, you can count on Friday Mar 1 being busy in the Pacific Beach areas.
Ambulance service at the beach
The Coronado Area Social Association (CASA) is seeking residents of Coronado and Gorgona who would be interested in having a SEMM ambulance service at the beach.
Bill 281 to regulate "dangerous dog breeds"
February 2019 the preliminary bill 281 was drafted to regulate the possession of 14 breeds of "potentially dangerous" dogs in Panama.
The jellyfish have arrived in Coronado Panama
Jellyfish have arrived on the Pacific coast of Panama. Read about Panama’s Jellyfish season and tips for treating stings here ( FIY urine is no longer the go-to for jellyfish stings).
Coronado House vs. Coronado Condo
When looking accommodations in Coronado, Panama, the first thing you will need to think about is if a condo or and house is the right choice for you.
CBD, Cannabis, Marijuana, THC, And Hemp
Thanks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta on the CNN cable series, “Weed” and “The Sacred Plant” docuseries, most people understand the terms cannabis, marijuana, THC and CBD.
Panama National News
Panama’s 2019 Election
Panama will hold it’s general elections to elect a new President and Vice President on May 5, 2019. With the upcoming election polls show corruption is a top voters concern.
Panama Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9
As of Wednesday Copa Airlines in Panama grounded all Boeing’s 737 planes, using other planes to make up the flights.
Panama goes back to school
Monday March 11th brought the start to the Panamanian school year. With the new year, came five goals for improving education in the country.
Panama and Paraguay talk trade, tourism and security
President Juan Carlos Varela, met with his Paraguayan counterpart, Mario Abdo Benitez in the Government Palace, February 14th 2019.
Panama to play Brazil in Soccer friendly
Panama will face the five-time World Cup champion, Brazil in an international soccer friendly that will take place in Porto, Portugal March 23rd 2019.
Panama 2019 Inflation Rate
The inflation rate in Panama in January 2019 compared to December 2018 registered an inter-annual variation of -0.3%.
Panama champion of the Caribbean Series!!
After a late invite to the party, because they said they would host it at their house, Panama has beat Cuba 3-1 to win the Caribbean Series.
Panama Canal applies water saving measures
The Panama Canal Authority reported Wednesday February 6th that the Canal has already imposed a set of water saving measures as a precautionary measure.
Panama makes history in Caribbean Series
Panama has not played in the Caribbean Series since February 14, 1960, but now their back, and making history.
President Varela inaugurates IKAKOS Solar Park
President Juan Carlos Varela took part in the inaugural ceremony for the IKAKOS solar park February 1st 2019, in David Chiriqui.
Panama meets with U.S Secretary of State
The Vice President of Panama Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, will meet with the Secretary of State of the United States, Michael Pompeo to discuss "commercial exchange, security, and innovation."
Mariano Rivera to open Caribbean Series 2019
Panamanian baseball legend Mariano Rivera will attend the inaugural ceremony of the Caribbean Series of 2019, Monday at the Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City.
Panama to host Caribbean Series of Baseball
The Confederation of Professional Baseball of the Caribbean (CBPC) announce that Panama will host the Caribbean Series.
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Panama China deal will hurt Recreational Fisheries
The Panamanian government has struck a deal with Chinese fisheries that will allow the harvest of skipjack tuna, a species critical to the pelagic ecosystem of Panama’s Pacific waters.
Baby sea turtles go home!
The Ministry of Environment of Los Santos announced the release of 450 hatchlings, Wednesday December 5th 2018. The baby turtles born in the Las Cañas refuge, were Olive Ridley turtles.
Deforestation with Road development in Panama West
Ecologists in Panama have said that a recent road project in Panama West, lacks urban planning, approving development close to the Canal watershed with little investigation.
300 pounds of crocodile meat seized
Environment Ministry officials (Miambiente) seized almost 300 pounds of crocodile meat this week.
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Today's Events In Coronado and Panama's Pacific Coast
Tourist Places to Visit in Panama
Boquete Panama
San Blas Panama
Cerro Punta y Volcan
La Yeguada Veraguas
Pearl Islands Panama (Contadora)
Santa Catalina Panama
Azuero Peninsula
Puerto Armuelles Panama
Chiriqui Highlands
Suggested Reads
Everything you need to know about Coronado Panama
Panama School guide
Coronado Restaurant Guide
Rainy Season Surf Guide
5 Tips to Stay Safe at the Beach
How to treat Jelly Fish stings
Riptides - How to Identify and Escape
Off Roading Playa Style Panama
A breif Visit to Panama's Embera Quera Tribe
See Turtles on Mata Oscura
Isla Palenque: Escape from Civilization
Birding Panama’s Pipeline Road
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