Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Panama Black Weekend 2019

For the third year in a row, in an effort of an economic boost in an otherwise slow time of year, Panama will turn Black Friday into a weekend long event in the middle of September.

Can I BBQ on my condo balcony?

While Panama Firefighters issued the statement prohibiting the use of barbecues in condos some time ago Coronado condo residents are just now being told they cannot grill on their balconies.

Panama Canal gets a new Chief

Ricaurte Vásquez is the new administrator of the Panama Canal. The news came Thursday at a crucial time amid trade conflicts between the U.S. and China.

Cracking down on child pornography

The Public Ministry executed operations Wednesday September 4th 2019, in Panama West, Coclé, Panama City, Chiriquí and Los Santos in an effort to dismantle an alleged pornography ring.

Storm warning lasting until Friday

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) issued a storm warning for Wednesday September 5th 2019 until 11:00 pm on Friday.

Panama, the broken link?

A study recently published in Conservation Biology has called Panama, the narrowest part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor (MBC), the broken link.

3 die in San Carlos accident

The Public Ministry (MP) and the experts of the National Directorate of Traffic Operations of the National Police (PN), initiated investigations into the death of three men.

Sinaproc high tide alert

While Panama will likely not see major effects from the current hurricane warnings Panama’s Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) has issued a high tide alert lasting until September 5th 2019.

The Coronado Expat Expo 2019

Wednesday October 9th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the first ever Expat Expo will take place at the Coronado Luxury Suites & Hotel.

Coronado Blood Donor Drive

The Panama Health and Respite Foundation (PHRF) in cooperation with the Hospital Nacional, will host the Coronado Blood Donor drive August 20th, 2019.

The El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center response to amphibian declines

The El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) in El Valle de Anton, Panama began in 2006 in response to massive chytridiomycosis-related amphibian declines in the area (Gagliardo et al.,2008).

Color Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC)

Carlos Cruz-Diez, one of the top representatives of kinetic art worldwide, presents his exhibition "The color being made", which brings together works and proposals of the highest transcendence.

Plastic bag fines still not in effect

The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition (Acodeco) has informed that fines for the breach of Law No. 1 of January 19, 2018 (use of plastic bags in stores) are not yet in affect

Panama temporarily closes the door for Cuban tourists

The National Migration Service (SNM) reported on Wednesday July 24 that Panama will temporarily suspend tourism cards for Cubans.

New location for Aug. 2 police meeting

The Public Ministry (personera) has announced a change in venue and time for the August 2nd community meeting. The meeting will now be held at the Coronado Bible Church on August at 9 am.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore July Festival

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Brand in Home Furnishings in the US, is hosting their July Festival from the the 25th until the 31st of July at their Costa Verde location in the Market Plaza.

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.