The San Juan Daily Star Reaffirms Commitment to Puerto Rico
The San Juan Daily Star has reaffirmed its commitment to Puerto Rico, stating that it remains fully present and dedicated to the island in…
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Sep 28–29 · page 43
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Puerto Rican Scientist Leads Development of Skin Cancer Vaccine
Dr. Deborah Soto-Ortega, a scientist from Aguada, Puerto Rico, is leading the development of a skin cancer vaccine at Moderna's facility in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
40 People Rescued, 2 Bodies Recovered After Vessel Capsizes Near Mona Island
The US Coast Guard and various emergency agencies are conducting a search and rescue operation after a makeshift vessel capsized near Mona Island, off…
Daycare License Suspended After Baby’s Death in Bayamón
The Department of Family (DF) suspended the license of the 'Pasemisin Kids' daycare center in Bayamón on Monday, where a four-month-old baby died last…
Security Reinforced at RUM and Universidad Adventista After Threats
The Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (RUM) and the Universidad Adventista de las Antillas have strengthened security measures after a man, identified as Fred Guillont…
Beloved 'Mami' Dies at 107
Doña María Morales Tirado, known as 'Mami', has died at the age of 107.
Construction of 222 Apartments for Seniors to Begin in Santurce
Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced the construction of a residential complex with 222 apartments for low- and moderate-income seniors in Santurce, as part of…
Outgoing San Juan Archbishop Issues Pastoral Letter on Water and Energy Crisis
Monseñor Roberto O. González Nieves, outgoing Archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Juan, published a pastoral letter on Saturday titled "Si conocieras el don…
Two People Treated for Apparent Fentanyl Intoxication in San Juan
The Police reported that two people were apparently intoxicated with fentanyl in the Condado area of San Juan on Monday morning.
UPR Hospital Earns Three New Surgical Excellence Accreditations
The University of Puerto Rico's Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital received three new accreditations from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), being designated a Center of…
Lawmaker Renews Push to Sell Unused UPR Properties to Ease Housing Crisis
Eddie Charbonier, chair of the Puerto Rico House Ways and Means Committee (Comisión de Hacienda) and Representative for San Juan's District #1, announced a…
San Lorenzo Launches Oral Health Program for Farmers and Families
San Lorenzo Mayor Jaime Alverio Ramos announced the establishment of the Agro Dental Care-Sonrisas que Cultivan program, an initiative of the Municipal Agriculture Office…
Puerto Rico Disability Rights Office Launches New Online Portal for Remote Services
Puerto Rico's Defensoría de las Personas con Impedimentos (DPI) has launched a modernized official website allowing people with disabilities to request guidance, manage services…
Puerto Rican Students Shine in International Robotics Competition
A delegation of Puerto Rican students excelled in the Open Championship for the Americas 2026, an international robotics competition held in Ontario, California.
Warning of High Risk of Rip Currents at Northern Puerto Rico Beaches
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan warned of a high risk of rip currents at northern Puerto Rico beaches, from Aguadilla to…