Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Martyr’s day in Panama in 2021

Today is martyrs day in Panama. The observation of Martyr’s day in Panama in 2021 falls on a Saturday which is a day of full quarantine in Panama and Panama West.

Panama and the Covid Vaccine

Panama will receive 40,000 doses of the covid vaccine from the pharmaceutical duo Pfizer and BioNTech, which will arrive in the country between January 18 and 25 said the Minister of Foreign Affairs. ...

The 2021 Tide Tables are live!

For anyone interested in viewing the 2021 Tide tables for the Bay of Chame they are officially live!

What will be open during lockdown?

Panama’s health ministry has detailed the services that may be provided from January 4 to 14 when mobility restriction will be applied by gender and ID in Panama and Panama West.

Panama’s worst week since the start of the pandemic

The epidemiological week from December 20 to 26 was Panama’s worst week since the start of the Pandemic. It culminated with 19,140 new infections, 2031 people hospitalized, and 272 deaths.

New year, new quarantine for Panama and Panama west

January 4th until January 14th Panama and Panama West will remain under quarantine measures with a curfew, access to essential services, with circulation limited by gender, and the last number of ID.

Help Fund the “Water Guardians” project

Help us fund the water guardians, an important water monitoring program in Panama that will arm schools in remote areas of Panama to identify water problems and find solutions.

Panama closes beaches and rivers from Dec 23 - Jan 4

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) announced today that the closure of rivers and beaches in the country will start Wednesday, December 23, and not this Friday, as originally communicated.

Holiday quarantine in Panama begins Dec 25.

Luis Francisco Sucre, announced a total quarantine from December 25 to 28, 2020, and from January 1 to 4, 2021, as a measure to stop the advance of the coronavirus in Panama.

Complaint against Panamanian President

A complaint against the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo , was filed in the National Assembly (AN) for the alleged commission of the crimes of alteration of public order.

Sexual crimes against minors in Panama

With confinement and other restrictions on mobility imposed in Panama since last March as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the numbers of reported sexual crimes against minors remain high.

Helicopter crashes in Bocas del Toro

Sunday, December 13th a helicopter crashed in Changuinola in the province of Bocas del toro causing an explosion.

Dismembered body found in Chame identified

Wednesday December 2 2020 a dismembered body was found in the district of Chame, in Panama West. The body was identified as a 21-year old man who was missing since Dec. 1st of this year.

Panama West curfew and dry Law will come into affect Dec. 4

The Minister of Health Luis Francisco Sucre announced Tuesday, December 1st 2020, a curfew and dry law for Panama West will come into affect December 4th 2020.

NGOs seek changes to Bill 131 on fishing and aquaculture regulations

November 2 2020 environmental and scientific organizations called on the President to issue a "partial veto" of bill 131, which was approved April 13th 2020 to regulate fishing and aquaculture.

Another drowning in Punta Barco

Thursday morning a man who had been reported missing in Punta Barco, San Carlos, was found lifeless near the river mouth at Tetas beach.

What to do if you are in a car accident in Panama

If you are in a car accident driving in Panama, your vehicle cannot move. Stay where you are and call 311. You should also call you insurance company, and indicate if you require an ambulance.

Traveling to Panama during the Covid-19 pandemic

To enter Panama you are required to provide a negative Covid-19 PCR or Antigen) that was administered within 48 hours prior to traveling to Panama.

Lifeless body found in Punta Barco

Members of Panama’s Fire department found a lifeless body of a young man reported missing Sunday afternoon in Punta Barco.

Clínica Hospital Panamericano opens Coronado location

“What about health care?” It’s a question we ask anywhere we go, because when it comes to health, we want the best! Health care options in Coronado Panama and the surrounding areas are growing!

Will Panama bring back Quarantine?

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Tuesday, November 10, the gradual return of the restriction measures in the country - if the Rt rate continues to rise.