Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Lesser Known Wine Regions to Visit

1st in a series: SOUTH AFRICA.

Go-Kart Racing in Coronado

Behind the San Fernando Clinic and through the gates of a local farm is a small race track that is the nursery of future Formula 1 racers.

Sea-Spirations Paintings Now in Coronado

B. Chrisse Harwanko, an American painter, is showing two original paintings from her Sea-Spirations Series, that is gathering attention around the world.

Panama’s Rainy Season late arrival

Alcely Lau Melo, climatology manager of the Electric Transmission Company (Etesa) announced that the organization expects this year the transition to the rainy season will be later than usual.

The Panama - David Train project

El Siglo recently conducted an interview with Oscar Ramírez the coordinator of the environmental impact study for the Panama-David train project to find out more about what the ambitious project.

Panama Greek Fest 2019

Saturday March 30th the Hellenic Orthodox Community will host the sixth edition of the "Panama Greek Festival."

Adoption fair in Coronado

Thinking of adding a furry member to your Panama family? Adoption in Panama is the way to go! A great place to find your new amigo is at the Village mall Adoption fair Saturday April 6 2019.

Ashley Furniture’s LAST SUMMER SALE

Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the #1 Brand in Home Furnishings in the US, is having their LAST SUMMER SALE from the 26th until the 29th of March!

April 25th Coronado Blood Clinic

The Coronado blood drive has been changed to Thursday April 25th due to Dr. Montero’s availability. If you are able to give blood this is a great opportunity to give back.

Panama works with ARAP to stop illegal fishing

Panama has signed an agreement that aims to support monitoring and control efforts in fighting illegal and unregulated fishing.

Panama’s 2019 Election

Panama will hold it’s general elections to elect a new President and Vice President on May 5, 2019. With the upcoming election polls show corruption is a top voters concern.

Panama Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9

As of Wednesday Copa Airlines in Panama grounded all Boeing’s 737 planes, using other planes to make up the flights.

Carnival from an Expat’s perspective

Last week Carnival took over the streets of Panama. While most try to avoid this Panamanian holiday, Coronado resident Steve Most and friends went right to the action!

Author of Granny Mouse Ears to speaks at Picasso

Coronado resident, Jo Anne Cushman Burrill has published a new children’s book “Granny Mouse Ears.” April 3, 2019 she will be speaking at the Writer’s Group Monthly Meeting at Picasso.

Panama goes back to school

Monday March 11th brought the start to the Panamanian school year. With the new year, came five goals for improving education in the country.

Meanwhile in Bocas del Toro

While the Pacific Coast of Panama has been flat for over a month, the Caribbean has been on fire. With Surfline featuring this clip if Bocas it’s no wonder Panama’s been all the rage in surfing.

Carnival 2019 Dates & Events

Are you ready for Carnival 2019 in Panama? While this year the party officially begins on Saturday March 2rd, you can count on Friday Mar 1 being busy in the Pacific Beach areas.

Ambulance service at the beach

The Coronado Area Social Association (CASA) is seeking residents of Coronado and Gorgona who would be interested in having a SEMM ambulance service at the beach.

Bill 281 to regulate "dangerous dog breeds"

February 2019 the preliminary bill 281 was drafted to regulate the possession of 14 breeds of "potentially dangerous" dogs in Panama.

Panama and Paraguay talk trade, tourism and security

President Juan Carlos Varela, met with his Paraguayan counterpart, Mario Abdo Benitez in the Government Palace, February 14th 2019.

Panama to play Brazil in Soccer friendly

Panama will face the five-time World Cup champion, Brazil in an international soccer friendly that will take place in Porto, Portugal March 23rd 2019.