Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Sinaproc high tide alert

While Panama will likely not see major effects from the current hurricane warnings Panama’s Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) has issued a high tide alert lasting until September 5th 2019.

The Coronado Expat Expo 2019

Wednesday October 9th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. the first ever Expat Expo will take place at the Coronado Luxury Suites & Hotel.

Coronado Blood Donor Drive

The Panama Health and Respite Foundation (PHRF) in cooperation with the Hospital Nacional, will host the Coronado Blood Donor drive August 20th, 2019.

The El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center response to amphibian declines

The El Valle Amphibian Conservation Center (EVACC) in El Valle de Anton, Panama began in 2006 in response to massive chytridiomycosis-related amphibian declines in the area (Gagliardo et al.,2008).

Color Exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC)

Carlos Cruz-Diez, one of the top representatives of kinetic art worldwide, presents his exhibition "The color being made", which brings together works and proposals of the highest transcendence.

Plastic bag fines still not in effect

The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition (Acodeco) has informed that fines for the breach of Law No. 1 of January 19, 2018 (use of plastic bags in stores) are not yet in affect

Panama temporarily closes the door for Cuban tourists

The National Migration Service (SNM) reported on Wednesday July 24 that Panama will temporarily suspend tourism cards for Cubans.

New location for Aug. 2 police meeting

The Public Ministry (personera) has announced a change in venue and time for the August 2nd community meeting. The meeting will now be held at the Coronado Bible Church on August at 9 am.

Ashley Furniture HomeStore July Festival

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Brand in Home Furnishings in the US, is hosting their July Festival from the the 25th until the 31st of July at their Costa Verde location in the Market Plaza.

Building beaches in Panama City

The mayor of Panama, José Luis Fábrega, is proposing to fill the beaches of Calidonia and Bella Vista located in the Bay of Panama in Panama City.

Panama leads with plastic bag legislation

Saturday, July 20 Panama became the first country in Central America to enforce a law prohibiting the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail outlets.

Carbon stocks and tree diversity in the Darien

The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute reported through a participatory forest-carbon monitoring project that Panama’s Darien forest of Panama has a high capacity to sequester carbon.

Coronado Photo Club Photowalk in Chorrera

The Coronado Photo Club will be organizing a Photowalk in La Chorrera on the 30th of July.

Coronado Police Meeting Rescheduled

The National Police has rescheduled for August 2nd at 2:00 pm. The police called this meeting for English speaking expats at Coronado Golf Club.

Monday July 1st Holiday in Panama

July 1st 2019 will be a mandatory rest day in Panama due to the inauguration of the President-elect, Laurentino Cortizo.

Panama’s Gay Pride Parade

Panama’s Gay Pride Parade was a huge success this year. With hundreds attending including TV personality, Carolina Demetiev, the 15th edition of the parade was one to be remembered.

6.3 magnitude Earthquake on Panama Costa Rica border

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit near the border of Panama and Costa Rica, with reports of tremors being felt some 500km away in Panama City.

10,000 Marie turtle eggs kept in artificial nests

Earlier this month approx. 10 thousand turtle eggs of different species will be protected in the province of Los Santos in an artificial nursery built to increase the conservation of the species.

San Juan Bautista Festival in Augadulce

Monday June 24th 2019 residents and tourist gathered in Augadulce to commemorate a day dedicated to their patron saint San Juan Bautista.

3.1 GDP for Panama in 1st quarter of 2019

The National Institute of Statistics and Census of the Comptroller General of the Republic revealed a real gross domestic product (GDP) of 3.1% for Panama in the first quarter of 2019.

Panama’s debutes in 2019 Gold Cup with a win

Panama made their debuted in the 2019 Gold Cup on Tuesday, with a 2-0 win against Trinidad and Tobago in Minnesota.