Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Jorge Pérez to lead Discover Puerto Rico starting in September

Jorge Pérez has been appointed chief executive officer of Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization. He will take office Sept. 15, after completing his role managing Bad Bunny’s residency at the Puerto Rico Coliseum....

Hurricane tracker: Erin nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

New CEO selected for Discover Puerto Rico

Discover Puerto Rico CEO Jorge L. Pérez After evaluating the profiles of more than 100 executives and interviewing more than 20 candidates from Puerto Rico and beyond, the Discover Puerto Rico board of directors has announced the selection of...

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although tropical...

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Solar Power Providing Backup For Puerto Rico Power Outages

I was wondering why I didn't hear about Puerto Rico blackouts as much as I used to! Blackouts are routine in Puerto Rico, where aging power plants are constantly on the edge of collapse. By the time this summer ends, the power will go out 93...

Tracking Erin: Tropical storm nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Tracking Erin: Tropical storm nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Jorge Pérez Confirmed as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico

Discover Puerto Rico, the organization responsible for promoting the island as a tourism destination (DMO), confirmed today that Jorge Pérez is the new chief executive officer (CEO). EL VOCERO had previously released this information on Wednesday,...

Brazil runs away with win over Puerto Rico on Day 2 of GLOBL JAM

TORONTO — Brazilian star Isabella Nascimento had an off game Thursday, but her teammates picked her up, controlling the lane against a smaller Puerto Rico frontcourt. Heloisa Carrera was a force in the paint, scoring 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting...

Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico at LLWS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew to 3-0. Above the team dugout,...

Avelo adds new direct flights from Concord airport to Puerto Rico, Florida, New York

William C. "Bill" Dusch, City of Concord | City of Concord websiteWilliam C. "Bill" Dusch, City of Concord | City of Concord website Avelo Airlines has announced the addition of three new nonstop routes from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to San...

Avelo Airlines announces new route to Puerto Rico, more

CONCORD, N.C. — Avelo Airlines opens three new nonstop routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico, West Palm Beach, Florida and Albany, New York, making a total of eight nonstop destinations from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. Routes to San Juan (SJU)...

Mind Your Banners: Puerto Rico, position battles and more

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss football fall camp (position battles, areas of concern, reasons for optimism) and IU basketball's recent preseason tour of Puerto Rico, where Darian DeVries' team showcases some promise and some...

Increasing risk of coastal hazards in the mid-Atlantic and Puerto Rico as Erin intensifies

From AccuWeather AccuWeather® hurricane experts expand the risk zone for storm surge, flooding rainfall and mudslides in the Caribbean Elevated risk of beach erosion and strong rip currents next week across the Outer Banks of North Carolina and...

Tropical Storm Erin Strengthens: Coast Guard Sets Port Condition X-RAY for Puerto Rico and USVI

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued Port Condition X-RAY for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin gains strength in the Central Atlantic and moves toward the region. “Coast Guard Captain of the Port – San Juan...

While Fire Victims Struggle to Rebuild, Gavin Newsom Sends Resources to Puerto Rico

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that he is sending emergency resources and personnel to Puerto Rico, over 3,000 miles away, ahead of a tropical storm — even though tens of thousands of Californians are still displaced by fires....

NOLA Rico food truck brings Creole and Puerto Rican fusion and good vibes to New Orleans

Donnell Brown is from a South Louisiana Creole family. He was born in California and lived in Los Angeles before moving to New Orleans. He’s worn a lot of hats, including serving in the U.S. armed forces in Germany, having his own BMX bike shop in...