Guayama Residents Present Evidence of Coal Ash in Dredging Material to DRNA
Leaders of environmental groups and residents of the Cimarrona neighborhood in Guayama presented evidence to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) on…
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AutoExpreso Fines to Resume in October 2026
The Highway and Transportation Authority (ACT) announced that it will reactivate the imposition of fines on drivers who use tolls without sufficient funds in…
Plumbers’ College Establishes Alliance to Train Professionals in Sustainability
The president of the College of Master Plumbers and Officials of Puerto Rico, José López, announced on Friday that the entity has established an…
Exotic Fruits Thrive in Puerto Rico
In San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, a farm called Nebai Fruit and Farm, owned by Miguel Soto Lisboa, cultivates a variety of exotic fruits such…
Man Falls Victim to Fraud While Signing Up for Basketball Tournament
A 45-year-old man reported a fraud incident to the Puerto Nuevo Precinct police at 1:08 pm on Monday.
Environmental Leaders Formed in Salinas
The Comité Diálogo Ambiental de Salinas held a learning event to conserve natural resources, attended by over 40 young people who participated in workshops…
Institute of Sexual Wellbeing Launches with Courses for Professionals in Puerto Rico
The newly created Institute of Sexual Wellbeing, founded by Josie Edmée, the only certified sexuality counselor in Puerto Rico by the American Association of…
Cyclosporiasis: Health Department Remains Vigilant Despite No New Cases
The Puerto Rico Department of Health reported a case of cyclosporiasis, but it was an international traveler who did not contract the illness on…
Rare Rock Structures Found in Guánica Could Aid in Identifying Life on Mars
Scientists in Puerto Rico have discovered rare rock structures formed by microorganisms in Guánica, which could help identify potential signs of extraterrestrial life on…
Man Dies After Competing to Hold Breath Underwater in Salinas
An 82-year-old man, José A. Flores, died after participating in a competition to see who could hold their breath underwater the longest, near the…
Raphy Pina Requests Early Termination of Supervised Release
Rafael 'Raphy' Pina Nieves, a music producer, has requested the federal court to terminate his supervised release a year early.
San Juan Breaks Heat Record, Ties Maximum Temperature
San Juan broke its heat barrier and tied the record for maximum temperature, reaching 91 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday, according to the National Meteorological…
Puerto Rican Company Says Contaminated Lettuce Not Sold on the Island
Caribbean Produce Exchange, a Puerto Rican company that leads the distribution of vegetables and fruits, stated that the Taylor Farms lettuce linked to a…
Meteor Fragmentation Coincides with Plane’s Descent Towards Ponce
In the early hours of Saturday, a meteor disintegrated in the sky over Puerto Rico as a commercial plane, JBU1714, was descending towards Ponce.
Woman Sought for Abandoning Dog in Humacao
The Police are seeking to identify a woman who allegedly dragged and abandoned a dog on Friday afternoon in front of an animal shelter…