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.
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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.
Democrats Abroad in Panama to hold local Primary Voting Center
US citizens in the Playa Coronado area can vote in person for their preferred presidential candidate on March 6 as part of the Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary.
Lane inversion for Carnival 2020
Lane inversion is something that occurs in Panama on holidays and long weekends to ease traffic. There are little to no indicators that the lanes have been inverted, so when traveling, be caution!
Road Closures for Carnival 2020
An announcement has been released informing on street closures for Carnival 2020 on the Cinta costera starting Friday.
Boná Island gains protection
A resolution that makes it the Isla Boná Wildlife Refuge has been passed ensuring the island remains a wildlife refuge.
