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Puerto Rico approves a consensus budget
Puerto Rico Oversight Board Executive Director Robert Mujica, Jr. said the board worked together with the local government to produce a responsible budget.Darren McGee, Office of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul The Puerto Rico Oversight Board approved...

GE Vernova Secures Gas Turbine Order to Modernize Puerto Rico's Power Grid
GE Vernova secured an order for six of its LM2500 XPRESS* aeroderivative gas turbine packages from RG Engineering (RGE) to modernize the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) power plants at Daguao, Jobos, and Yabucoa, which are managed by...

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Puerto Rico’s solar-powered village: in pictures
In May, the Trump administration announced it would redirect more than $300m in climate grants meant to build out, among other things, rooftop solar projects to fossil fuel plants. Massol Deyá said the move only underscored the importance of Casa...

Upcoming Medicaid Changes in Puerto Rico
The future of Medicaid is uncertain. The current administration is working hard to reduce federal funding for the program. It is not yet certain how much funding will be slashed or how the states and territories will adjust to the cuts, but Puerto...

Puerto Rico sees strongest economic uptick in six months, report shows
Economic uncertainty remains high, and several risk factors continue to cast a shadow over Puerto Rico’s outlook (Credit: Ruletkka | Dreamstime.com) Puerto Rico’s economy experienced its most significant monthly growth in the past six months...

A Look At Puerto Rico's Increasing Sustainability, One Plate And Pour At A Time
In Puerto Rico, sustainability isn’t just about going green. It’s also about resilience, food security, and honoring the island’s roots. Across the archipelago, farmers, chefs, distillers and communities are rethinking how land, water and culture...

Puerto Rico rallies to earn first victory
SANTIAGO (Chile) – Puerto Rico overcame a tough challenge on Saturday in its FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025 debut. The Boricuas came from behind to edge Colombia 65-68 at the Centro de Deportes Colectivos, earning its first win of the tournament....
Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico: Expect higher prices for flights, hotels this summer
Bad Bunny's concert residency is set to bring fans from around the world to Puerto Rico this summer, and travelers can expect to pay up to see the singer perform in his home country. The Grammy Award-winning artist's "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" (I...

SIM Health, Puerto Rican nonprofit, breaks ground on its Orlando clinic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. SIM Health, a nonprofit healthcare organization based in Puerto Rico, has initiated the construction of its...

Puerto Rico Repeals Special Authorization Requirement for Nonresident Manufacturers and Distributors
In July 2022, the agency formerly known as the Puerto Rico Auxiliary Secretariat for Regulation and Accreditation of Health Facilities (SARAFS), now the Auxiliary Secretariat for the Regulation of Public Health (SARSP), announced that all...

Bad Bunny’s Concerts Spark Travel Plans to Puerto Rico This Summer
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Bad Bunny, the global superstar, is gearing up for a highly-anticipated concert residency this summer that has fans excitedly planning their trips. The 30-show series, titled “No Quiero Irme” (I Don’t Want to Leave Here),...

Group B Preview: USA should proceed with caution against Puerto Rico
SANTIAGO (Chile) – After breaking down Grupo A of the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2025, it’s time to take a look at Group B ahead of the tournament’s opening day on Saturday, June 28. Group B features powerhouse United States, always a title contender;...

Puerto Rico can deliver as derby weekend opens
An eye-catcher on his debut over course and distance three weeks ago, Puerto Rico might get punters off to a successful start in the Lock 13 Gastropub&Brewpub 2-Y-0 Maiden which kicks-off Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby weekend at the Curragh. A...

OKC's West Village hosts Puerto Rican Festival for Fourth Friday celebration
The West Village in Oklahoma City is gearing up for Fourth Friday, a special event that brings the area together to celebrate every fourth Friday of the month. On this Friday, News 9's Addie Crowford and the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch...
Bad Bunny fans won't want to leave Puerto Rico after visiting these 17 places
Bad Bunny begins his highly-anticipated concert residency in Puerto Rico this summer, and fans are already planning their trips. July's concerts are reserved for Puerto Rico residents, but August and September dates are open to all. The 30-show...

Puerto Rican nonprofit SIM Health breaks ground on first Orlando clinic, eyes expansion

Discover Puerto Rico to name new CEO as it pushes for stable funding
Raúl Bustamante, chairman of the Discover Puerto Rico board. (Credit: Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association Facebook page) Discover Puerto Rico is moving forward with the selection of a new chief executive officer, with five candidates being...

Canadian men fall to France and Puerto Rico at FIBA 3x3 World Cup
ULAANBAATAR — The Canadian men dropped two games Thursday to miss the playoff cut at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. France defeated Canada 21-18 in the early game. Aaron Rhooms and Grant Audu scored eight points apiece for the Canadians. Puerto Rico beat...

88 Earthquakes Strike Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic; No East Coast Tsunami Threat
The dots on this map reflect the epicenter of every earthquake over the last 7 days, with white dots being the oldest and orange dots being the newest. Image: USGS The area around Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic have been exceptionally busy...