San Germán Municipal Government Mobilized Against Wildfires
San Germán Mayor Virgilio Olivera Olivera announced on Sunday that wildfires are occurring in various areas of the municipality, including the Guamá and El…
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PR Emergency Officials Push to Train 5,000 Community Rescuers by Year’s End
José Ayala, director of the Preparedness Area at Puerto Rico's Negociado de Manejo de Emergencias y Administración de Desastres (NMEAD), told Primera Hora that…
San Juan Mayor Announces $6.1 Million Renovation of Río Piedras Plazas
San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero announced a $6.1 million renovation project for Plaza de la Convalecencia and Plaza del Pilar in the Río Piedras…
Cataño Municipality Delivers 1,000 Backpacks and School Supplies
The Municipality of Cataño carried out a new edition of the 'Back to School in Cataño' initiative, delivering 1,000 backpacks with school supplies and…
Young Man, 20, Injured After Falling Off Motorcycle in Vieques
A 20-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle accident on Sunday at around 2:00 am in the Barrio Santa María area of Vieques.
Tropical Wave Brings Humidity and Heat to Puerto Rico
A tropical wave passing south of the region will increase humidity on July 12 and Monday, leading to more showers, mainly in the interior…
Proposal Seeks Shark Sanctuary Off Cataño to Protect Endangered Species
Scientists and fishermen are proposing the creation of a shark sanctuary in the Boca Vieja area of Cataño, Puerto Rico.
2-Year-Old Boy Falls from Motorcycle in Ponce
A 2-year-old boy suffered a fall from a motorcycle in Ponce, according to a police report from Saturday night.
New Marine Refuge Proposed for Unique Puerto Rico Shark
Scientists and fishermen are leading a proposal to establish a shark refuge in the Boca Vieja area of Cataño, Puerto Rico.
Two-Year-Old Injured in Motorcycle Fall in Ponce
A two-year-old boy was injured after falling from a motorcycle on Saturday night in the Dr. Pila residential area of Ponce.
Heat Advisory and Wildfire Risk Issued for 61 Puerto Rico Municipalities Amid Saharan Dust
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan issued a heat advisory on Sunday for 61 municipalities across Puerto Rico, Culebra, Vieques and the…
Official Registry of Patients with Rare Diseases in Puerto Rico Begins with 50 Documented Cases
The Office of Liaison for Support and Registration of People with Rare Diseases has documented 50 patients with rare conditions in Puerto Rico in…
Federal $10M Grant to Fund Feasibility Study on Extending Tren Urbano to San Juan Airport
Puerto Rico has received a $10 million federal grant to study the feasibility of extending the Tren Urbano rail system to the Luis Muñoz…
Diagnostic Challenges Hinder Medical Care for Intersex Population in Puerto Rico
A member of the intersex community in Puerto Rico expressed frustration with the medical system, stating that they have experienced 38 years of unexplained…
Red Flag Warning Issued for Fire Risk in Southern and Western Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan issued a Red Flag Warning this Saturday for several sectors of southern and western Puerto Rico…