UPR President Denies Rift With Unions After Heend Strike Vote
University of Puerto Rico (UPR) president Zayira Jordán Conde said Tuesday she does not understand claims of a "disconnect" in her communication with union…
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Weather: Relatively Dry and Hot Conditions Expected
According to WAPA TV's weather report, 'Tu Tiempo', relatively dry and hot conditions are expected to dominate the weather in the area on September…
Shipwreck Near Mona Island: Three Bodies Recovered, 49 People Rescued
The U.S. Coast Guard reported Tuesday that it has rescued 49 people and recovered the bodies of three others after an improvised vessel was…
Truck Accident Causes Cement Spill and Road Closure in Jayuya
A cement spill has closed PR-140 highway at kilometer 10 in the Canalizo neighborhood of Jayuya after a truck carrying cement overturned.
UPR Launches New Platform UPR Técnica
The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) has launched a new platform called UPR Técnica, which unifies 259 academic offerings, including 31 associate degrees, 196…
Police Investigate Possible Explosive Device in Bayamón Store
The Police are investigating whether a device received at a store in Bayamón is explosive.
Community Asked to Donate Blood for Couple Injured in Car Accident
The community is being asked to donate blood for a married couple critically injured in a car accident in Manatí, Puerto Rico.
Couple Hospitalized After Accident Seeks Blood Donors
A family is seeking blood and platelet donors for a couple hospitalized after a serious traffic accident in Manatí.
New Millionaire in Dorado: Powerball Ticket Wins $2 Million
A new millionaire has emerged in Puerto Rico, with a winning Powerball ticket sold in Dorado.
Passports to Be Revoked for Child Support Debtors
Starting October 5, individuals with a debt of $15,000 or more in child support will have their passports revoked, according to María del Mar…
Sierra Club Takes Fight Against Cabo Rojo’s Esencia Project to New York City Council
Hernaliz Vázquez Torres, director of Sierra Club Puerto Rico, appeared before the New York City Council to ask that the Esencia Project in Cabo…
Government Intervenes in School Meal Supply Issues
Norma Burgos Andújar, Secretary of the Gobernación, met with Nelly Ayala León, president of the Asociación de Empleados de Comedores Escolares, and other union…
Puerto Rico Faces Growing Pediatrician Shortage as Doctors Age and Retire
Puerto Rico is experiencing a worsening shortage of pediatricians as the existing workforce ages and few new doctors open private practices, according to an…
Rainier Pattern Approaches Puerto Rico
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan reports that weather conditions in Puerto Rico will be mostly tranquil on Tuesday, with some showers…
Governor Jenniffer González Colón Involved in Motorcycle Accident in Cataño
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer Aydin González Colón was involved in a motorcycle accident on Sunday afternoon in Cataño.