Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Two charged for forigener’s murder

A New Zealand man was killed May 2nd 2019 in Guna Yala. Two Panamanian men have been charged with aggravated homicide along with robbery, criminal association and mistreatment of a minor.

Canal Authority Imposes draft limits

National Post reported on low levels in lake Gatun which have caused Panama’s Canal Authority to implement draft limits for shops moving through the Canal.

Panama’s response to situation in Venezuela

Vice president of Panama, Isabel De Saint Malo de Alvarado, expressed her support for the Venezuelan people and "for the return to democracy" in the wake of clashes across the country.

Rotary Dental Clinics

The Rotary Club of Playa Coronado has come together with the Rotary Club of Newport Beach, California, putting on two free dental clinics one in Coronado and another Penonomé.

Panama 2nd happiest country in Gallup poll

The results for the Gallup Global Emotions poll are in and Panama has ranked the second happiest country out of 143 nations.

Martinelli’s nomination annulled

The Electoral Tribunal (ET) announced the annulment of Ricardo Martinelli’s mayoral candidacy in the upcoming May 5 election this week.

Varela inaugurates Line 2 of the Panama Metro

April 25th the Varela administration opened the second line of the Panama Metro system, an elevated system connecting San Miguelito with Nuevo Tocumen covering 21 kms with 16 stations.

Dispute over Coronado break wall

Three criminal complains have been filed over the construction of a break wall in Coronado.

Truck taken by tide in Coronado

it was a not so good friday for the owner of this Ford Raptor, that was taken by the waves on Playa Serena in Coronado Panama.

Sinaproc warns against high tides Easter weekend

Friday April 19th 2019 Panama’s National Civil Protection (Sinaproc) sent out a warning for various beaches due to high tides and heavy winds. Panama West and Cocle received a red flag.

A plee to protect Boná island

Attorney General, Rigoberto González has requested information from the Environmental Minister, Emilio Sempris, on Boná Island for the second time following a lease agreement for an oil terminal.

Semana Santa 2019 in Coronado Panama

Sunday April 14th, Palm Sunday, brought hundreds of Catholics together in churches across Panama for the start of Holy Week in the country.

Varela CNN interview

In a recent interview with CNN’s Rafael Romo, president Varela spoke about the upcoming elections on May 5th in Panama explaining Panama has built a democracy and elections will be transparent.

Connectivity between Panama and Shanghai

Thursday April 11th President Varela received executives from China Eastern airline, to "evaluate the possibilities of greater connectivity between Panama and Shanghai."

Pure breed puppy scam

Thinking about buying a pure bread puppy online in Panama? Beware of scammers! Recently, Playa Community has seen an influx of breeders selling pure bread puppies in the Classifieds.

The El Caño Archaeological Museum Reopening

Panama is home to the El Caño Necropolis, an archeological site which National Geographic called “One of the richest discoverers in the Americas in decades."

Coronado Maduro gets gold at Special Olympics

Coronado part time resident, Jonathan Maduro received a gold medal in team bowling, placed 4th place in individual bowling and won a gold medal in the unified doubles at the Abu Dhabi special Olympics

How much do you know about Panama?

Have you been living or visiting Panama for a while now? Want to test you knowledge of Panama? Check this out!

IFF Panama Kicks off in Panama!

The eighth edition of the International Film Festival of Panama (IFF Panama) kicked off today (April 4th) and will continue venues around Panama City until April 10th.

A dry Easter for the district of Panama

While the rain might not arrive by Easter, the "dry" we’re speaking about here is sale and consumption of liquor at least in the district of Panama.

Panama’s Ban on Plastic Bags

Last year the National Assembly approved a bill prohibiting plastic bags, granting a 12 month period for supermarkets, pharmacies and retailers to adapt to the laws, now that period is almost up.