One Beach Not Suitable for Swimming This Week, DRNA Says: Pico de Piedra, Sep 26
DRNA's weekly beach notice, published September 25, names one beach as not suitable for swimming.
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A Puerto Rican Woman’s Journey to Alaska
Ashley Nova, a 29-year-old from Santurce, Puerto Rico, moved to Alaska to work in the fishing industry.
William Vázquez Irizarry Named New Dean of UPR Río Piedras Law School
Professor William Vázquez Irizarry has been named permanent dean of the University of Puerto Rico's (UPR) Río Piedras Law School, effective October 1, 2026.
Puerto Rico Hosts Artificial Intelligence in Health Congress
Puerto Rico is hosting the Congress and Expo of Artificial Intelligence in Health of the Caribbean, where experts are discussing the governance and regulation…
Nilda Morales Marks 50 Years Transforming Lives at SER de Puerto Rico
Over the decades she became closely tied to the organization's history and growth, eventually taking on leadership roles; in the 1980s the Board of…
Sahara Dust and Limited Rainfall in the Region
According to WAPA TV's weather report, the Sahara dust is currently dominating the weather conditions in the region.
Coast Guard Extracts Cruise Ship Crew Member for Medical Attention
The US Coast Guard extracted and transported a 32-year-old crew member from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Allure of the Seas, which was 65…
Governor González Colón Skips Press Q&A at Río Grande Event
Governor Jenniffer González Colón left journalists waiting Wednesday afternoon at a public event in Río Grande, after her communications staff told reporters she would…
Coamo Mayor Requests Inspection of Cattle Farm Due to Odor Complaints
The mayor of Coamo, Juan Carlos García Padilla, has requested an inspection of a cattle farm, Ganadería Don Corral, in Quebrada Grande, due to…
PIP Lawmaker Proposes Five-Year Moratorium on Exotic Species in Puerto Rico
Rep. Adriana Gutiérrez Colón of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP), together with Sahir Pujols, spokesperson for Vínculo Animal Puerto Rico, announced a legislative…
Vega Baja to Give $600 Bonus to Over 400 Employees
The mayor of Vega Baja, Marco Cruz Molina, announced that approximately 400 employees will receive a $600 bonus to help with the increasing cost…
Lane of PR-52 Closed Due to Vehicle Fire
A lane of PR-52 highway is closed on Friday due to a vehicle fire at kilometer 56.7, in the direction from Cayey to Salinas…
Union: Puerto Rico School Cafeteria Workers Buying Food With Own Money Amid Supply Shortages
The UAW Local 2396 union, representing public school cafeteria employees, denounced serious problems in food distribution to school cafeterias, saying workers have had to…
Youth Support Youth to Prevent Homelessness
The organization Solo por Hoy, which supports people who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes, held a 'Construyendo el Futuro' Services…
Puerto Rico Education Department to Train Over 22,000 Employees on Emergency Response
Puerto Rico's Secretary of Education, Eliezer Ramos Parés, and Public Security Commissioner César González Cordero announced a new emergency preparedness training program that will…