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Un llamado para la histórica peatonal del centro urbano Bocas Town

Un automóvil no es sinónimo de progreso. El transporte en bicicletas es más que una actividad de ocio. Hay beneficios turísticos, comerciales,…

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Isla Colón Street Renovation Project and The Community Reaction

On Friday January 22, 2021, government officials, private consultants and residents of Bocas del Toro gathered to discuss the design phase of an…

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Bocas del Toro Panama Christmas and New Years Travel and COVID Rules 2020-2021

Bocas del Toro has been a quite a pleasant place to quarantine; with curfews, lockdowns and all. Though Panama had been opening up…

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Surfing Postponed in Bocas del Toro – National Government Vetoes Local Exception

On December 21st, a statement was published by Bocas del Toro’s Ministry of Health giving special permission for beach access…

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Bocas del Toro Surfing Legalized For a Day, Then Reconsidered – Beaches Will Be Closed for All Activities Dec 23 to Jan 4 (Including No Surfing)

UPDATE: On the morning of December 22nd, we received the news that the special surfing permission…

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“Flexibility for the Island!” – Community Members Oppose the New COVID Restrictions for Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro has a low amount of active COVID-19 cases compared to other regions in the country (99 in the…

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Panama Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions Taking Effect December 18, 2020

Health Minister Luis Francisco Sucre announced during a December 15th, 2020 press conference new measures that will be put in place starting December…

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COVID-19 In Bocas del Toro, Panama – December 12th, 2020 Update

COVID-19 Epidemiological Report in Bocas del Toro and Panama – December 12th, 2020 In the islands of Bocas del Toro, as of December 11th,…

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Dive Against Debris in Bocas del Toro

There is something magical about diving into the ocean. Your eyes are filled with blue wonder, feeling so light, refreshing your…

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June 1st Total Quarantine to be Lifted and “Economic Block Two” Opens in Panama

After two months of “total quarantine” in Panama, the Ministry of Health announced on May 26 that the quarantine will be lifted as…

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Post Lockdown in Tourism Bocas del Toro and the Ferry Bocas Car Connection

A letter from Ferry Bocas: Undoubtedly, 2020 and  2021 will be difficult years for the tourism industry both in the world and for Panama. In…

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¡El grupo Isleños Unidos celebra el Mes de la Etnia Negra con concursos virtuales!

¡El grupo Isleños Unidos celebra el Mes de la Etnia Negra con concursos virtuales! English version below

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Wooden Caribbean Charm: An Introduction to Bocas del Toro Style Caribbean Architecture

A town’s cultural identity is preserved by the blood of its people, the languages spoken and the folklore shared. It is evident from…

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Don Tito Thomas and the Era of Development in Bocas del Toro

por Manuel Niss Quintana English version below Hoy conocemos a un Bocas del Toro llena de hoteles, de…

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COVID-19 Updates – Bocas del Toro, Panama

May 13, 2020 MINSA falsely previously reported 62 cases for Bocas…

Panama Will Re-Activate Economy in Six Phases Starting May 13th 

President Laurentino Cortizo announced in a press conference that the first “economic block” will be opened up on Wednesday May 13, 2020.  There…

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Can You Buy Alcohol in Bocas del Toro?

Yes and no.  Right now, it depends on which store you go to. Some stores are selling and have been officially selling since…

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Alchohol Ban To Be Lifted Nationally on May 8 and Many Districts Elect to Extend Dry Law Locally

Español abajo The national ban on alcohol will be lifted as of May 8,2020, announced by Ministry of Health Vice-minister Dr. Luis Francisco Sucre…

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Rental Contracts Frozen for Duration of National Emergency and for Two Months After

On May 1st, 2020, President Cortizo signed the Executive Decree No. 145, suspending the eviction procedures of Ministerio de Vivienda y Ordenamiento Territorial…

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Construction Activities Suspended for 30 Days and Vice-minister Muñoz Addresses Respirator Prices

April 24, 2020 Español abajo Construction Activities Suspended for 30 Days and Vice-minister Muñoz Addresses Respirator Prices Health Minister Rosario Turner announced the 30 day extension…

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Letter to the Editor – Alexei Vorotnikov

April 23, 2020 Español abajo Dear Editor, I have been interested in the news regarding the many organizations that are helping the families in need…

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Panama Approves Convalescent Plasma Studies 

The National Bioethics Committee has approved the study to determine the use of convalescent plasma as an alternative treatment to reduce the…

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Isleños Unidos: fumigando el ferry y recolectando alimentos por el amor a Bocas del Toro

Isleños Unidos: Ferry Fumigating and Food Collecting for the Love of Bocas del Toro April 14, 2020 Español abajo Isleños Unidos is…

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Bocas del Toro Community Unites in the Name of Food Security

Español abajo COVID-19 crisis shuts down tourism as of mid-March As the virus began to spread in early March and the first case was detected…

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First Confirmed Cases of the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bocas del Toro

April 2, 2020 En español abajo Each day the Panamanian national government directs a televised press briefing on the New Coronavirus situation. Residents of Bocas…

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15 of the Island’s Most Eligible Bachelorettes Are Sick of Dating in Bocas and Tell All…You Won’t Believe What They Say!

APRIL FOOLS! We have no island dating…

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Panama’s Borders Restricted to Contain the Spread of COVID-19

Coronavirus & How it Relates to Bocas del Toro, Panama As of 3pm today, Monday, March 16th, 2020, there are 55 known…

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The Permaculture Project That is Breaking Ground

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Sin el Mar , No Hay Bocas ◈ Bocas Is Chosen As The New Mission Blue Hope Spot

(español abajo) Mission Blue announced its…

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MIDES Says Bocas del Toro’s Elderly Could Be Ready to Come Home in Five Days

With the new school year approaching on March 11, community members are wondering exactly where the residents of the Bocas’ elderly home will…

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