Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Building beaches in Panama City

The mayor of Panama, José Luis Fábrega, is proposing to fill the beaches of Calidonia and Bella Vista located in the Bay of Panama in Panama City.

Panama leads with plastic bag legislation

Saturday, July 20 Panama became the first country in Central America to enforce a law prohibiting the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail outlets.

Carbon stocks and tree diversity in the Darien

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute reported through a participatory forest-carbon monitoring project that Panama’s Darien forest of Panama has a high capacity to sequester carbon.

Coronado Photo Club Photowalk in Chorrera

The Coronado Photo Club will be organizing a Photowalk in La Chorrera on the 30th of July.

Coronado Police Meeting Rescheduled

The National Police has rescheduled for August 2nd at 2:00 pm. The police called this meeting for English speaking expats at Coronado Golf Club.

Monday July 1st Holiday in Panama

July 1st 2019 will be a mandatory rest day in Panama due to the inauguration of the President-elect, Laurentino Cortizo.

Panama’s Gay Pride Parade

Panama’s Gay Pride Parade was a huge success this year. With hundreds attending including TV personality, Carolina Demetiev, the 15th edition of the parade was one to be remembered.

6.3 magnitude Earthquake on Panama Costa Rica border

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit near the border of Panama and Costa Rica, with reports of tremors being felt some 500km away in Panama City.

10,000 Marie turtle eggs kept in artificial nests

Earlier this month approx. 10 thousand turtle eggs of different species will be protected in the province of Los Santos in an artificial nursery built to increase the conservation of the species.

San Juan Bautista Festival in Augadulce

Monday June 24th 2019 residents and tourist gathered in Augadulce to commemorate a day dedicated to their patron saint San Juan Bautista.

3.1 GDP for Panama in 1st quarter of 2019

The National Institute of Statistics and Census of the Comptroller General of the Republic revealed a real gross domestic product (GDP) of 3.1% for Panama in the first quarter of 2019.

Panama’s debutes in 2019 Gold Cup with a win

Panama made their debuted in the 2019 Gold Cup on Tuesday, with a 2-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago in Minnesota.

Rescuers find body of missing youth in Gorgona

Sinaproc was in Gorgona June 9th searching for young man reported missing. The Ministry of Security reported on Monday, June 10, rescuers had discovered the body of the young man in Las Hamacas.

Riba Smith Garden Fair

The Riba Smith Garden fair is on today (Saturday, June 8th 2019) from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m.

The Las Mañanitas Fire

A fire in Las Mañanitas, took 150 members of Panama’s Fire department over 5 hours to fight, and resulted in an evacuation for residents of the Villa Daniela neighborhood Friday June 8.

2019 Pride month in Panama

Saturday June 1st was a historic day in Panama city as the pride flag was raised in Panama City as part of the World Pride Panama festival "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges."

Family devastated after baby dies from burns

Nine month old Marcelo Muñoz has died after suffering serious burns in an explosion that took place in Panama City Friday May 31st.

2 Foreigners among 34 murdered in May

While the majority of the 34 murders that took place in Panama in the month of May were gang related, several were not, including the murders of two foreigners, Alan Culverwell and Nicolás Antonio.

Security minister against routine checkpoints

Security Minister, Rolando Mirones spoke out against the implementation of routine police checks Friday, news that has some foreigners rejoicing.

Panama’s big win in FIFA U-20 World Cup

It was an Historic Day for Panama, when the team won 1-2 against Saudi Arabia, marking the first victory for the Panamanians in the history of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

4 seriously injured in massive explosion

Chaos broke out in Panama City at the PH Costa Mare, in Don Bosco when the explosion of gas tank left 14 injured of which, 4 were left with serious injuries. The blast left several buildings damaged.