Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Decree drafted for opening schools in Panama

The president explained Monday, April 12th 2021 that there is legislation being drawn up to resume classes in Panama. The Blended program will be published this week.

Panama to receive 77,200 more doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine

President Laurentino Cortizo confirmed Monday, April 12th, 2021 that at 11:00 a.m. this Tuesday, 77,200 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine from the pharmaceutical company Pfizer will arrive in Panam

Online charity art auction

Don’t miss this online auction for a chance to snag a limited edition watercolor painting by scientist Ezekiel Jakub.

April 12 could bring ’gradual return’ to school in Panama

Panama’s Minister of education spoke to the possibility of beginning a ’gradual return’ to in-person classes in Panama starting April 12th 2020.

Vaccinated travellers will not require covid-19 test in Panama

The Ministry of Health has announced that travelers vaccinated against covid-19 will not require a covid-19 test when they present a vaccination card in Panama.

Costa Rica to reopen land borders to Tourists April 5

Authorities have announced that Costa Rica will reopen its land borders to arriving tourists starting April 5th, 2021. If you are planning to travel to Costa Rica (by-land) read this first.

Promote your business in Coronado

As businesses begin to reopen their doors, some are opening for their first time! Get to know local businesses in Coronado, join the BIG Bazaar DAY! Saturday, March 20th.

Puerto Baru in the Gulf of Chiriquí

Puerto Barú is a port being developed in the Gulf of Chiriquí. The project, which will cost 40 million dollars, aims to improve Panama’s connectivity while taking advantage of nautical tourism.

School supply drive benefiting girls in STEM

Playa Community is accepting donations of school supplies to help girls in STEM, a Conservation Panama program helping expose girls in rural communities to science, technology, engineering, and math.

One year after Panama announced a pandemic

March 9th, 2020 now former Minister of Health Rosario Turner announced the first case of Covid-19 in a 40-year-old woman who had arrived on March 8. March, from Spain.

Voices are growing in favor reopening schools in Panama

As children in Panama head back to school (virtually), parents and educators are speaking up, and many are in favor are reopening schools.

The abuse of minors in Panamanian shelters

It has been 14 days since the National Assembly approved the summoning of heads of Mides and Senniaf to respond to the abuse of minors living in shelters in Panama.

Reopening of restaurants and beaches in Panama

As of Monday, February 8 the Ministry of Health has confirmed that beaches and restaurants will be open throughout Panama. The cancellation of purchases by gender was also announced.

The Covid-19 vaccine arrives in Panama

6,420 People have received the first dose of the vaccine for Covid-19 in Panama. The first shipment of vaccines Panama received was from Pfizer / BioNTech.

Government contradicts itself on access to beaches

Yesterday (Jan 16) Sinaproc announced "a red flag" prohibiting beach access in Panama and Panama West until March 15, and in Herrera until February 1. Today Minsa followed up with a similar statement.

Are beaches in Panama open?

The Ministry of Health in Panama has announced after some confusion, which beaches are open in Panama. In this note it was stated, beaches remain closed in the provinces of Panama and Panama West.

House arrest for Panama hacker André Conte

Activist, André Conte is on house arrest after being linked to the alleged hacking of Panama’s National Police computer systems in 2020.

MINSA announces reopening of beaches in Panama (UPDATED)

Update: Beaches in Panama and Panama West are closed. After three days of confusion on this matter, the government has released information determining which beaches in Panama would reopen.

Ocean athletes in Panama make request to Health ministry

Beaches in Panama and Panama West will remain closed in Panama and Panama West through to March 15th. The news brought surfers, bodyboarders, and kiteboarders together to request changes.

Coronado home to a tropical dry forest

Coronado Panama is home to a section of untouched dry forest. In all of Latin America, only 40% of dry forest remain, the rest have been lost to development and cleared or pasture.

Dry season in Panama 2021

January in Panama brings the start to the dry season. In the Pacific Beach area and Coronado Panama, this means no more rainy days, a nice breeze and of course, a water problem.