Heat Alert Issued for 63 Municipalities in Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service (SNM) in San Juan issued a heat alert for 63 municipalities in Puerto Rico on Monday. Meteorologist Lee Ann Inglés stated that heat indices could reach…
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Experts Call on Citizens to Help Stop Rise in Forest Fires
According to official data, there have been 89 more forest fires this year compared to last year. Experts are calling on citizens to take measures to prevent the spread of…
Complicated Scenario for Puerto Rican Medical Mission to Venezuela Due to Lack of US Approval
The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety, General Arturo Garffer, warned that the Puerto Rican medical mission aiming to provide humanitarian aid to those affected by earthquakes in Venezuela…
Chihuahua Foundation Raises $25K for Deaf Community
The Chihuahua Foundation raised $25,500 during its fifth annual golf tournament, held on July 2 at Palmas Athletic Club in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The proceeds will go to the Asociación…
Sahara Dust and Wildfire Smoke Worsen Air Quality in Puerto Rico
Air quality in Puerto Rico remained deteriorated Tuesday due to Saharan dust particulate and smoke from active wildfires, compounded by heat conditions posing an additional health risk. Meteorologist Lee Ann…
PR Education Department Partners with Techno Inventors on STEM Program
Puerto Rico's Department of Education (DE) has signed a collaborative agreement with nonprofit Techno Inventors, Inc. to give thousands of public school students and teachers free access to educational experiences…
23-year-old motorcyclist dies after crashing into concrete barrier
A 23-year-old woman, Génesis M. Torres Núñez, died Sunday night after crashing her motorcycle into a concrete barrier on PR-143 in Villalba. The accident occurred around 9:00 p.m. at kilometer…
23-year-old woman dies in motorcycle accident in Villalba
A 23-year-old woman, Génesis Torres Núñez, died in a motorcycle accident on Sunday in Villalba, according to the Police. The incident occurred at around 9:00 p.m. on PR-143, kilometer 37.8…
Two Youths Suffer Serious Injuries in Jet Ski and Boat Collision in Salinas
A collision between a jet ski and a boat in Salinas, Puerto Rico, left two young people with serious injuries on Sunday. The incident occurred at 1:18 p.m. in Bahía…
Serious Accident Between Jet Ski and Boat in Salinas
A serious maritime accident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the waters of Salinas, leaving an 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman gravely injured. According to preliminary information, the incident happened…
23-year-old woman dies in motorcycle accident
A 23-year-old woman, Genesis Torres Núñez, died Sunday night after a motorcycle accident on PR-143 in Villalba. According to the preliminary investigation, the accident occurred around 9:00 p.m. at kilometer…
New Private Schools Open Despite Educational Sector Difficulties
Despite challenges in the educational sector, new private schools are opening. In Lares, the announcement of the closure of the only Catholic school led to a mobilization of the school…
Power Solar sends emergency energy aid to Venezuela
Power Solar, a Puerto Rico-based company, has sent humanitarian aid to Venezuela, including portable battery systems and electric generators, to help families facing urgent energy needs during recovery efforts. The…
DRNA Evaluates Deploying Equipment to Culebra to Address Extreme Sargassum Accumulation
The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) is considering deploying specialized equipment to Culebra to help remove the large amounts of sargassum that have accumulated on the island. The…
Puerto Rico Secretary of State Oversees Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Venezuela
Rosachely Rivera Santana, the Secretary of State, arrived in Venezuela on Sunday to oversee the delivery of humanitarian aid sent from Puerto Rico to communities affected by recent earthquakes. The…