Canadian Surfer Leah Oke, Surfs the Panamanian National Circuit
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Coronado Community News
SOS Benefit Concert Update
Expats get involved! Bobby Henderson and his ...
Progress Made in Cleaning Up Crime in Panama's Playa Communities
From Ricardo Martinelli's office to Salomón Shamah, the Minster of Tourism, all levels of Government are aware and interested in cleaning up the criminal ...
The Nido Bag: A Symbol for Community Co-operation
In the mountains of Capira 14 families live and work together in a sustainable organic farming community. Rebecca, a native Panamanian, with ...
Panamanian Surf Talents will Compete at the 2013 DAKINE ISA WJSC
From June 8th – June 16th Panama will join 30 Countries and 300 of the World’s Best Junior Surfers to compete at the World ...
Panama Secures a Spot at the ISA China Cup
Around this time each year, on the Pacific coast of Panama, world renowned waves begin to break. Well known surf spots like Santa Catalina ...
Giving A Hand Up, Not A Hand Out
In the tiny village of San Carlos sits a bright, yellow ray of sunshine known to the locals as “Finca La Maya.” It is there, in the large cultural ...
A Call for Community Unity Against Crime in Panama's Beach Areas
The second robbery of Rancho Los Toros, a restaurant / hotel located on a San Carlos farm, has the expat community concerned about safety. A recent crime wave of violent home invasions without any known arrests has people wanting solutions. The situation is driving three community safety groups ...
Rancho Los Toros Robbed Again - Panama Pacific Beach Crime Wave Escalates
"I'm frustrated, Im disgusted." Said Joe Camdon Wilmoth, owner of Rancho Los Toros. "I'm alive", he added. His restaurant / hotel was violently robbed on Tuesday, May 28, for the 2nd time in 4 months. The first time it happened was on ...
A Message from Spay the Strays
Have you wondered where Spay the Strays (STS) has been lately? We have been diligently working to obtain the anesthesia necessary to spay and neuter animals in the area ...
High Tide Warning for the Pacific Coast of Panama
The National System of Civil Protection (SINAPROC) has issued a high tide warning for the Pacific Coast of ...
Cesar Barria Completes his Swim to Taboga Island
Sunday May 19, Panamanian athlete Cesar Barria became the first Panamanian to swim the 19.5 kms from Panama City to Taboga Island. Barria began competing in ultra ...
PCIS Students will Preform "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" May 24
Panama Coast International School secondary students are preparing for the upcoming ...
Panama Secures a Spot in the ISA China Cup
Sunday May 12 brought an end to the ISA world surfing games in Santa Catalina. Panama placed ...
Panama's Energy Crisis Continues
The national government has announced a new schedule for air conditioner cuts today, Wednesday May 15: Public and private institutions, schools, colleges and ...
Playacommunity Mixer at Picasso May 29th
Today is the Playacommunity Mixer (May 29th)! This month's mixer will be held at Picasso Bar & ...
Drought Causes Energy Crises in Panama
Yesterday, Tuesday May 7 2013, Panama’s cabinet approved a resolution to relieve the recent energy crisis caused by the lack of rain in Panama. The Cabinet had initially ...
Let the Games Begin: The 2013 ISA World Surfing Games in Santa Catalina
Today (May, 4 2013) brings the start to 2013 ISA Reef World Surfing Games (WSG) in Santa Catalina, Panama. For nearly 10 days surfers from more then 20 countries will compete in one of the ...
Running The Playa For Cancer Awareness: An Update from Jerry
A few months ago Jerry Dodson walked into the Playacommunity office. Jerry told us the heart-wrenching story of how him and his wife battled illnesses ...
Panamanian Band Cellula Opens For Reggae Royalty at Figali
Three-time Grammy Award winner, Damian Marley preformed at the Figali on April 27, 2013. Three Panamanian acts, including a reggae roots band called Cellula, had their ...
The Punto G Grand Opening has been Rescheduled
The Punto G grand re-opening has been Rescheduled to Saturday, May 18. Punto G has moved to a new location. They are now located across the highway between ...
