Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

US Citizens, vote in the 2020 election from Panama!

If you are a US Citizen living in Panama here is how to vote in the 2020 US election.

Seven protesters arrested in Panama

Thursday August 13th 2020, a small group of young protestors took to Calle 50th, seven of the group were arrested and will be fined for "disturbing public order and obstruction of public roads."

Panama opens ’controlled’ international flights for residents and nationals

Friday, August 14, will bring a partial reopening for international flights in Panama following five months of restricted travel in Panama.

Spay Panama needs your help!

Spay Panama is vital resource for spaying and neutering animals in the beach community, and even throughout quarantine their efforts continue.

Panama to open new activities starting Monday

Monday, August 17th will bring new openings for Panama including retail, salons, car sales and even inbound flights for national and residents.

COVID-19 in Panama

August marks the fourth month of quarantine in Panama (Panama City and Panama West). In the last 24 hours, Panama registered 1,665 new cases of coronavirus in Panama exceeding a total of 65,000.

Weekend quarantine returns

The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, has announced total quarantine on Saturday and Sunday in the provinces of Panama and Panama West starting July 18th 2020.

Panama begins reopening as coronavirus infection rate drops

Panama announced plans to begin a phased reopening Wednesday May 13th including e-commerce, mechanical workshops and fishing, after slowing the spread of coronavirus.

Places and payment methods for the payment of your insurance policy

During this this difficult time, Julio Luque of J2L Insurance offers some information on methods to keep your insurance policies up to date.

All International flights suspended

Panama will suspend all international flights (in-bound and out-bound) for the duration of 30 days, starting Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 p.m.

Panama issues country wide curfew

In a state of national emergency the country of Panama has issues a night curfew from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. starting Wednesday March 19th 2020.

Panama restricts entry to foreigners

Monday March 16th 2020 the Government of Panama is restricting the entry of foreigners only nationals and foreigners with residency in the country can enter Panama.

Coronado events cancelations

An increasing number of events have been canceled in Coronado due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here is a list of the events we know of that have been canceled or prospered.

Coronavirus reaches Panama West

The Minister of Health, Rosario Turner , reported this March 12th 2020 that in 24 hours cases of Coronavirus in Panama have doubled.

8 cases of Coronavirus in Panama

Panamanian authorities announced Tuesday March 10th 2020 that there are 8 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Panama, and one person has died.

First case of Covid-19 in Panama

The first case of Covid-19 in Panama has been confirmed by the Health Minister, and the President via his Twitter account. The 40-year-old Panamanian woman arrived in Panama from Madrid.

5 tons of drugs seized from submarine in Bocas

More than 5 tones of drugs were seized off the coast of Bocas del Toro Panama, when authorities found a semi-submersible vessel while patrolling the ocean in region last month.

Panama Coronavirus Alert

Tuesday March 3rd 2020 Panama’s Cabinet Council approved a resolution that will put resources towards protecting the country against the Coronavirus which is quickly becoming a global epidemic.

Panama back in school still without SexEd plan

The Panamanian school year started yesterday Monday March 2 2020, and after 5 years, Panama’s education system still lacks a Sexual Education plan.

Art in the Park in Penonome 2020

Art in the Park, an annual art fair that takes place in Penonome is set for Friday March 13th & Saturday March 14th 2020. The event includes an art expo, sale, and concert.

Coronado resident Releases a new book!

Coronado resident, Jo Anne Cushman Burrill has published a new children’s book “Granny’s Trilogy” and has several copies with her in Panama.