Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

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.

Rescuers find body of missing youth in Gorgona

Sinaproc was in Gorgona June 9th searching for young man reported missing. The Ministry of Security reported on Monday, June 10, rescuers had discovered the body of the young man in Las Hamacas.

Riba Smith Garden Fair

The Riba Smith Garden fair is on today (Saturday, June 8th 2019) from 12 noon until 9:00 p.m.

The Las Mañanitas Fire

A fire in Las Mañanitas, took 150 members of Panama’s Fire department over 5 hours to fight, and resulted in an evacuation for residents of the Villa Daniela neighborhood Friday June 8.

2019 Pride month in Panama

Saturday June 1st was a historic day in Panama city as the pride flag was raised in Panama City as part of the World Pride Panama festival "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges."

Family devastated after baby dies from burns

Nine month old Marcelo Muñoz has died after suffering serious burns in an explosion that took place in Panama City Friday May 31st.

2 Foreigners among 34 murdered in May

While the majority of the 34 murders that took place in Panama in the month of May were gang related, several were not, including the murders of two foreigners, Alan Culverwell and Nicolás Antonio.

Security minister against routine checkpoints

Security Minister, Rolando Mirones spoke out against the implementation of routine police checks Friday, news that has some foreigners rejoicing.

Panama’s big win in FIFA U-20 World Cup

It was an Historic Day for Panama, when the team won 1-2 against Saudi Arabia, marking the first victory for the Panamanians in the history of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

4 seriously injured in massive explosion

Chaos broke out in Panama City at the PH Costa Mare, in Don Bosco when the explosion of gas tank left 14 injured of which, 4 were left with serious injuries. The blast left several buildings damaged.

San Carlos Surf Camp

It’s surf season in Panama, and there are some great surf breaks along the Pacific Coast of Panama. If you want to learn to surf a surf camp is a great place to do it!

Calling all Coronado writers!

If you are a writer, aspiring writer, or just enjoy writing for fun, the writers group at Picasso in Coronado is something you should check out.

Cortizo working on Secondary Education

President elect, Nito Cortizo obtained his doctorate in International Trade from the University of Texas, now he is working with the prestigious American university on scholarship programs.

PRD, Contact law and Minera Panama

The bench of the Democratic Revolutionary Party states they will not endorse bill 766 to approve the contract between the State and Minera Panama, promoted by the Varela administration.

Traffic accidents continue in Panama

With several accidents taking place Monday May 28th 2019, authorities are asking that drivers take caution on the road.

Measles alert for Panama

After notice of measles outbreaks in neighboring countries, and several within the country, the Social Security Fund maintains announced a state of alert in Panama promoting the MMR vaccine.

Toursim Expo Saturday May 25th

Panama’s Tourism Exposition kicks off today, with business appointments between exhibitors and international tourism wholesalers, continuing tomorrow, Saturday May 25th for the public.

Cortizo Administration Announced

President elect, Laurentino Cortizo has announced several members of the new Panamanian cabinet, among the members is Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo.

Nike’s Mola Air Force 1

Nike has canceled the special edition shoe, Nike Air Force 1 ’Puerto Rico’ 2019, after a controversy with the Guna Yala comarca.