Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Karaoke is at PH Royal Palm!

Friday, July 23rd, 2021 head to Yami’s Bar in the PH Royal Palm for Karaoke from 6:00 p.m. in the ground level social area with a restaurant and open-air terrace.

New Garbage Service in Coronado

Having trouble with your garbage pick-up in Coronado, Panama? Read this helpful information provided by Louise of Coronado’s Social Association to find out how to get registered with the new company. ...

Sunday Quarantine returns to San Carlos

Sunday, July 18th more mobility restrictions came into effect in the provinces of Panama Oeste and Veraguas. In the province of Panama West, San Carlos and La Chorrera are the districts affected.

Minera Panama pipeline breaks for a third time

Communities near Donoso Colón are concerned about health risks as a broken Minera Panama pipeline leaves the Chicheme stream and the Pifá river gray.

Miambiente suspends tourist access to Venas Azules in Portobelo

The Ministry of the Environment (Miambiente) announced they would suspend tourist activities in Venas Azules Portobelo due to ecological damage caused by human activities.

New Quarantine measures in Panama July 12

Panama has announced a curfew for the districts of Donoso and Gualaca and Chepo, Las Tablas, and Chitré starting July 12th.

Dry Law returns in Panama West

Starting Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 Dry Law will be in effect for the entire province of Panama West from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday until 4:00 a.m. on Monday, again.

The best time to go to Panama

Lonely Planet says the best time to go to Panama is dependant on what you want to do in Panama! While surfers and divers may choose the rainy season, jungle adventurers might prefer the dry season.

Sunday Quarantine returns in Panama West

Panama’s Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre said Tuesday, June 29, that the districts of La Chorrera, Penonomé, and Pesé will enter a total quarantine on Sundays.

Canadian citizens traveling from Panama to Canada in 2021

Canada is easing border measures for Canadians arriving to Canada from Panama. June 21st, 2021 Canada announced that fully vaccinated travelers permitted to enter Canada will not need to quarantine.

Explosion at Las Terrazas in Coronado

There was a large explosion Sunday morning in the Las Terrazas de Coronado shopping center in the Chame district, Panama Oeste province. There was damage to a least 10 locals.

Panama World Ocean Day 2021

Panama celebrated World Ocean Day 2021 by creating a policy to protect Panama’s ocean diversity. on World Ocean Day, a decree was signed to triple the size of Coiba’s marine protected area.

MICI calls mining a pillar of Panama’s post-pandemic economy

The Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI) says mining will be an “important pillar of the country’s post-pandemic economy," designating 25,000 hectares of protected land for mining concessions. ...

Panama launches Digital Nomad Visa

The Panama digital nomad visa announcement comes as the traditional office, a pillar of our pre-pandemic work-life, continues to crumble.

Panama’s campaign against disposable plastics

Panamanian singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, has teamed up with MarVida in a campaign to raise awareness on the need to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics.

Does your Insurance offer you legal assistance in Panama? 



Did you know many insurance companies offer free legal assistance in case of an accident in Panama? 


Changes to the Friendly Nations Visa in Panama

Panama is making changes to the popular Friendly Nations visa. One big change is rather than $5000 USD in a Panamanian bank, you will now need to invest 200K, or prove an employment relationship.

Tuna Fishing in Panama

The Azuero Peninsula is home to the world’s most sought-after fish, the yellowfin tuna. 
 March to May is the high season for tuna fishing in Panama, currently, there is no closed season.

News from the Rotary Club of Playa Coronado

The Rotary Club of Playa Coronado announced their presidents are now undergoing their President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS). This gives new Rotary Club leaders the opportunity to learn.

Construction stops on Panama’s Beach Corridor

The second phase of the beach corridor project, from Santa Cruz to San Carlos. will not go into construction. The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) spoke to the companies that would carry out the design.

Panama announces New Covid 19 measures including travel restrictions

Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, during the epidemiological report of Covid-19 in Panama, this Tuesday, May 4th, announced an increase in infection in Panama West (Chame and San Carlos).