Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Recycling in Panama

Think of plastic pollution like an overflowing tub in your bathroom, if you walked into that, probably the first thing you would do would be to turn off the tap — not grab a bucket and a mop.

The break free from plastic pollution act

175 Nations signed an environmental treaty to tackle plastic pollution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Nairobi, Kenya on March 2nd, 2022

Panama debates the regulation of cryptocurrency

Panama will study whether or not to validate bitcoin, ether, and tether as acceptable payment methods in the country.

The Grand Gala for Biodiversity

the Grand Gala for Biodiversity will take place in Panama City, on March 10 with the goal of highlighting aspects of biodiversity that exist in Panama that are vital to sustaining humanity.

Environmentalist fight to save the Azuero Spider Monkey

The Azuero spider monkey, a subspecies of the Central American spider monkey, is endemic to Panama’s Azuero Peninsula is subject to widespread deforestation and scarce food resources.

Panama’s Natural world gains Rights

Panama joins a host of other countries in a legal movement that gives land, trees, rivers, coral reefs, and mountains legal rights. After a year of debate, the law creates a tool for conservation.

Panama is behind the Digital Nomad

In 2021 Panama introduced their digital nomad visa, a short-stay visa for remote workers in Panama, that grants up to an 18-month stay for anyone with an external monthly income of 3 thousand dollars

When is Jellyfish season in Panama?

It’s Jellyfish season in Panama! Learn when and why they are here, how to avoid getting stung by one, how to treat a sting if you do. and some great things that come with jellyfish season in Panama. ...

Coronado Recycling Fair Feb 19

Trying to recycle in Coronado Panama? The recycling center in Gorgona is an option but not all goods are accepted, including plastics and glass. But don’t toss them, save them for the recycling ...

High tide warning for Pacific coast of Panama

The Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), has issued a prevention notice, warning of high tides in the Panamanian Pacific that will create waves reaching a high of 16.8 feet until 7:15 pm Friday.

Families find closure as bodies are recovered following plane crash

Deb Velleman and Sue Borries two of the passengers that were not recovered after a single-engine, five-seater plane went down over the Pacific Ocean, have been found after 690 hours of searching.

Can you quit your job and live abroad in Panama?

Are you considering a move to Panama in 2022? While the internet might say "you can live in Panama for pennies", is it actually true?

Tragic accident in Coronado leaves two minors dead

Saturday, January 29th, 2022, a 14-year-old boy who allegedly lost control of the ATV he was driving, crashed into a family walking on the boulevard road in Coronado, Panama.

Minsa cancels Carnival 2022 in Panama

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported Thursday, January 27, that all 2022 Carnival events in Panama will be canceled.

Oil Spill in Balboa Panama

The Panama Maritime Authority reported that 5 barrels of oil spilled in the Balboa area of Panama, Friday, January 21st, 2022. According to the AMPs statement Tuesday, the cleanup is underway

Selina: From Playa Venao to Wall Street

Selina, an alternative hotel chain marketing to digital nomads started with 2 hotels and 250 beds. In 7 years they’ve grown to 35,000 beds in 140 locations among 23 countries. How did they do it?

New Covid Regulations announced for Panama

With testing centers filling up in Panama, the ministry of health has new Covid-19 regulations, reducing quarantine time for people with three doses of the covid-19 vaccine, and promoting home testing

Swim classes for kids ages 3 - 12 in Gorgona

Swimming classes for the summer are back from the Coronado Caiman swim team. Kids can learn to swim in the Pacific Beach community, in a small group class with coach Gregg.

When will our government step in to help?

Jake Velleman, son of Debra Velleman, 70, a retired public school teacher who went missing off the coast of Panama following a plane crash, asks "when will our government step in to help?"

35 NGOs reject the new Minera Panamá contract

35 environmental, scientific, human rights organizations formally rejected the signing of a new contract with Minera Panamá, SA, a contract the Chamber of Commerce described as a “positive” step.

Chame Mayor issues a decree that prohibits crowds though January

The mayor of Chame, Abdul Juliao, has issued a decree that suspends performance, dances and all activities or events that involve crowds of people in the district of Chame, Panama Jan. 18 - 31 2022.