Will the Power Go Out This Thursday?
Genera PR, the company in charge of electricity generation in Puerto Rico, updated the conditions for providing electricity on Thursday after several weeks of energy problems. The unit #5 of…
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Lawsuit Alleges Fraud in AAA Projects Under Federal Monitoring
Longo En Tech de Puerto Rico, LLC, a major government contractor for infrastructure, has taken its dispute with the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) to federal court over alleged…
Daily Monitoring of Reservoirs: Water Reserves in Puerto Rico
According to data from the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) on Tuesday, five reservoirs in Puerto Rico are under observation, while two require greater attention. The Carraízo and Cidra…
Children Paint Murals in Piñones as a Tool for Social Transformation
The community organization Piñones Aprende y Emprende (PAYE) recently celebrated the culmination of its summer art camp, Somos Artistas, where children aged 3-14 from Piñones, Loíza, and surrounding areas explored…
La Fortaleza Clarifies Esencia Project Approval Does Not Mean Immediate Construction
Jean Peña Payano, Secretary of Public Affairs at La Fortaleza, stated that the approval of the Esencia project's location consultation in Cabo Rojo does not mean construction will begin immediately.…
Second AAA Reservoir Falls to Operational Adjustment Level
The Cidra reservoir has dropped to 400.20 meters, entering the 'operational adjustment' category, according to the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA). This comes amid a drought affecting Puerto Rico…
Can Water Be Desalinated in Puerto Rico? Experts Explain the Challenges
Experts consulted by El Nuevo Día emphasized that desalination should only be considered as an option in extreme situations or particular contexts in Puerto Rico, due to the high costs…
AAA President Rejects 'Impasse' with San Juan Municipality Over Water Management Priorities
Luis González Delgado, executive president of the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), rejected the idea of an 'impasse' with the San Juan Municipality, stating that the controversy is due…
Puerto Rico Has 'Another Opportunity', Says David Skeel
David Skeel, former president of the Junta de Supervisión Fiscal (JSF), stated that the federal Promesa law has provided Puerto Rico with a new opportunity after one of the most…
Puerto Rico to Declare State of Emergency Due to Drought
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González announced that she is working on an executive order to declare a state of emergency due to the drought affecting the island. The order, expected…
New Puerto Rican Plaque Honors 'Borinqueneers'
The government of Puerto Rico has recently been marred by negative news, but a new commemorative plaque unveiled by the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) and the Highways…
Contracts Extended for Early Warning System Development in Puerto Rico's Dams
The Governing Board of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (AEE) unanimously approved the extension of contracts with Genasys Puerto Rico LLC and Bermúdez, Longo, Diaz, Massó LLC for an…
Dirt in Water Tanks Allegedly Causes Black, Foul-Smelling Water at Hato Rey Hospital
The president of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, Luis R. González Delgado, stated that dirt in the water tanks at the Hospital Pavía in Hato Rey is likely…
Democratic Congressional Candidate Supports Puerto Rico Independence
Darializa Ávila Chevalier, the Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 13th district, which includes the former Puerto Rican neighborhood of Harlem, expressed support for Puerto Rico's independence and a…
Thieves Empty ATM at Las Piedras Cooperative
Thieves scaled and stole money from an ATM at the Cooperativa de Las Piedras during the night of Wednesday, according to the Police press office. The incident occurred at 10:42…