Heat Advisory Issued for Puerto Rico, Oct 6
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of Puerto Rico from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on October 6.
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Puerto Rico’s Healthcare System Faces Financial, Workforce and Credit Pressures, Analysis Finds
Puerto Rico's healthcare system faces a combination of financial, labor, and capital-access pressures, according to an analysis by Francisco Rodríguez-Castro, President and CEO of…
Education Secretary Says Department Is Working to Pay School Transporters Amid Work Stoppage
Puerto Rico Education Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés responded on Monday to the work stoppage by school transporters, acknowledging that the Education Department (DE) owes…
Heavy Rain Showers Expected in Puerto Rico on Tuesday
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Puerto Rico will experience a day marked by heat in the morning and heavy rain showers and…
Kia and Scuba Dogs Activate Over 100 Volunteers in Guajataca
Over 100 volunteers from towns including San Sebastián, Moca, Lares, Aguada, Isabela, and San Juan participated in the 'Cuidando a Puerto Rico desde la…
Family Secretary Must Answer to Senate This Week Over Ex-ADSEF Administrator’s Allegations
Puerto Rico Department of the Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes must appear this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. before the Senate Family Committee to answer…
Puerto Rico Police Superintendent Visits La Guarida
Joseph González, the Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police, visited La Guarida.
School Transporters to Resume Service Tuesday After Payment Dispute
School transporters will resume service to students on Tuesday, after several days of complaints over payments the government still owes them.
Serious Accident on PR-1 from Ponce to Juana Díaz
A serious accident was reported on the afternoon of October 5 on PR-1 from Ponce to Juana Díaz.
Jupiter to Appear Close to the Moon Before Dawn on Tuesday
Before dawn on Tuesday, a striking view will be visible in the sky as the bright planet Jupiter appears extremely close to the waning…
Bebo’s BBQ Seeks $3.5 Million in Defamation Lawsuit
The Carolina Court has scheduled a hearing for October 19 regarding a defamation lawsuit filed by BJ Food Services, Inc., the company that operates…
Aibonito Court Restricts Access to Witness Information in Elvia Cabrera Case
The Court of First Instance in Aibonito has restricted access to and disclosure of witnesses' personal information in the court file of Elvia Cabrera…
Fundación SM to Present Study on Puerto Rico Teachers’ Working Conditions and Burnout
Fundación SM will present on October 23 the results of a study of 600 teachers at public and private schools in Puerto Rico.
US to Change Clocks in November: What Happens in Puerto Rico?
The United States will change its clock on November 1, 2026, ending daylight saving time.
Fire at Mayagüez Body Shop Causes $300,000 in Losses
A fire broke out at a body shop, Quality Auto Body Repair, in the El Maní neighborhood of Mayagüez on Monday, causing over $300,000…