Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Last minute rush to pay realty taxes

Long lines at the DGI (Directorate General of Revenues) are forming with taxpayers rushing to pay their taxes before the end of the year.

Government sets the average minimum wage at $721

Juan Carlos Varela, President of the Republic announced last night an increase in the minimum wage.

Merry Christmas Panama!

In 2017, there are more activities than ever planned for Christmas day. Keeping the Christmas spirit alive in Panama!

Prices fall at the pumps for the Holiday season

As of December 22nd, prices at the pumps will drop until the new year. 91 octane gasoline will drop 13 cents per liter and 91 octane gasoline will drop 15 cents per liter.

Penonome wind farm activated for dry season

The Penonomé wind farm, which has a total of 108 wind turbines in operation, is getting ready for the peak season due to the arrival of the dry season.

CASA Fund Raiser at Picasso a great success!

Every year CASA collects money to purchase items for food baskets that are distributed on Kings’ day to families with handicapped kids in San Carlos.

Canadian killed in plane crash at Panama airport

A Canadian who was test piloting a plane in Panama was killed in a crash on Wednesday afternoon.

ATTT recorded more than one million infractions in 2017.

The Transit and Land Transportation Authority (ATTT) reported that it has had a greater number of traffic offenses compared to last year.

Cardinal Bernard Law dies at 86

The Vatican confirmed that Cardinal Bernard Law, the former Boston archbishop who resigned in disgrace during the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal, has died. He was 86.

CASA Fundraiser TONIGHT at Picasso

Put your dancing shoes on tonight and head to Picasso! This evening after happy hour, there will be live music for a great cause.

90 people linked to cases of robberies and auto theft

A ring of seven bands dedicated to robbing cars was dismantled by the National Police and the Public Ministry (MP) during 2017.

Banapiña de Panamá to invest $86 million

Banapiña de Panamá, a subsidiary of the US company Del Monte, will invest $86 million starting in January 2018 for the first phase of its banana project in Barú, Chiriquí. ,

Cruise terminal project for Amador moves forward

The consortium formed by the Belgian Jan De Nul and China Harbor Engineering Company already has the environmental backing to move forward with the construction of the port at the Amador Causeway, ...

Panama to exchange information with other countries

In 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Panama will adhere to the expansion of the network of countries with which it will exchange financial information automatically.

Carew received a Lifetime Achievement award

Panamanian, Rod Carew, added another honor to his long list of accomplishments. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Minnesota Sports Awards on Dec. 13 at Target Center.

Banco General reports fraudulent emails

Banco General informs its customers that a fraudulent email has been sent out requesting personal data.

Companies to bid on consulting contract for Idaan

Three companies submitted proposals to provide assistance and technical advice to Idaan for operational and commercial management in the metropolitan area of ​​Panama.

Batik Art Exhibition & Dinner Mixer

December is an exciting time! On Friday, December 15th, Coronado & Area Social Association (CASA) will be hosting a sit down dinner at El Rincon del Chef.

December 20th - CASA Kings’ Day Fundraiser at Picasso

On Wednesday evening, December 20th, after happy hour, CASA member and loved musician, Bobby Henderson, will be entertaining us at Picasso in Coronado in an effort to help raise funds for the food baskets that CASA distributes on Kings’ ...

Details of the 2017 Christmas Parade

The "Brilla la Navidad" parade will begin at 5:00 pm. Sunday, December 10, on the coastal strip in Panama City.

Free app to recharge your metro or bus cards

Panama Metro and Metro Bus riders will have the option to make electronic reloads. The system is based on an ’app’ called Active Recharge PTY, and is free for Android devices.