Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Shrimp fishing ban in effect

The Water Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP) announced on Thursday that it will carry out inspections o guarantee compliance with the total ban on the fishing of shrimp (of any species) in Panama.

Bomb found on Isla Iguana suspends trips

Fishermen from the Pedasí area confirmed on Tuesday, January 30, that they had suspened trips to Isla Iguana after the discovery of a bomb. According to sources, the bomb was left by the US Army during the Second World War. ...

Promotions in the Police Department

Yesterday, A total of 3,885 uniformed National Police officers received a promotion to their immediate superior rank after undergoing technical evaluations. The promotions consisted of 1 commissioner, 6 sub-commissioners, 40 majors, 123 captains, 338 lieutenants and 749 sub-lieutenants. ...

CEO of Quicksilver lost on the French Coast

"The boat of Pierre Agnès, 54, president of the Boardriders Inc. group, owner of the brands Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes, has been found at Boiteux beach in Soorts-Hossegor (southwest). 7H30 (06H30 GMT") " local authorities said in a statement on Tuesday, January 30th ...

Pay your taxes with your Visa credit card

You will now be able to pay your taxes online with your credit card through the Directorate General of Revenues (DGI) as of January 29th, 2018.

HIM Capital Patio Sale Feb 3 & 17!!!

Looking for a Valentines Day gift for that special someone? The HIM Capital Patio sale opens Saturday, February 3th, just-in-time for Valentine’s day, and will continue after Carnival on Saturday, February 17th. ...

Triple lunar show

On Wednesday, most of the world will be able to see not only a blue moon, a supermoon and a total moon eclipse. This unusual event, a triple show, has not occurred since 1982 and the next will only occur in ...

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Panama

An Earthquake of 5.7-magnitude struck the waters southeast Panama Saturday afternoon. According to data from the United States Geological Survey, APA.

Smart ID Card Coming to Panama

The Electoral Tribunal of Panama (TE) and the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG), presented today the technical advances of the pilot plan of the smart card.

Panama the Musical to Open Feb. 1

Take a trip back in time to Panama in the roaring twenties, with PANAMA: THE MUSICAL, a musical about Panama performed in English. The show will premier in Panama City February 1st, 2018 at Teatro Ateneo in the City of Knowledge. ...

National Theater renovations on schedule

The National Institue of Culture reported that the renovations and restoration work on the Teatro Nacional Panama’s National Theater in San Felipe is 22% completed.

Melitón Arrocha appointed UN ambassador

The government appointed Melitón Arrocha as the new permanent representative of Panama to the United Nations (UN).

The Coronado Health Fair is THIS FRIDAY!

Friday, January 26th visit the Coronado Health Fair in the Blue Bay Hotel from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This free event is hosted by J2L Insurance, a leader in insurance and risk management in the Pacific ...

Lost american found in Los Santos

An American who had been reported missing since last Sunday from Venao beach in the province of Los Santos has been located.

First debate on medicinal marijuana in Panama

Next Tuesday, members of the Labor and Health and Development Commission of the National Assembly intends to discuss bill No. 149, which regulates the medicinal use of marijuana.

2018 Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival

The 12th Annual Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival will once again light up slopes of the Chiriqui Highlands with some amazing artists who make the festival a magical, musical experience for all who ...

Roux triumphs over Martinelli in CD election

According to preliminary data, Martinelli has been defeated by Rómulo Roux, his former minister, and current secretary general, as leader of the Cambio Democrático (CD) party.

Abnormal La Niña weather continues

Meteorologists of the Electricity Transmission Company (Etesa), confirmed in an article with Telemetro that hail fell on the Cinta Costera in Panama City Thursday afternoon.

Work Permit Changes affect Foreigners

The Panamanian government has incorporated additional requirements for foreigners to acquire a work permit in Panama.

“Love Brings Hope” Second Annual Dinner and Auction

Friday, February 16th the second annual “Love Brings Hope” Dinner and Auction being held at Nazca 21 restaurant (5-8pm) supporting the JLM House of Hope. The fundraising event will feature a dinner, auction, and ...

144,618 attend Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival

The Coffee and Flower Fair in Boquete, Chiriqui ended this weekend with attendance numbers of nearly 145,000 people.