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Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernández Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Pablo José Hernández...

CBP seizes 518 pounds of cocaine inside an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operational components, Air and Marine Operations and the US Border Patrol, found a vessel Sunday with 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The estimated value...

inCruises Breakthrough Year Continues with Record-Setting Revenue and Activations
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inCruises, the world’s most valuable subscription-based travel rewards club, is pleased to announce that total revenue for May surpassed $31 million—the latest milestone in a sustained,...

787 Coffee's Sustainable Farm-to-Cup Model Redefines Specialty Coffee in NYC Market
Award-winning Puerto Rican coffee company brings authentic specialty coffee experience to New York City, earning recognition as top coffee destination. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 787 Coffee, a vertically...

Willo Products Launches the LatchGuard™: A New Security Innovation that Addresses a Widespread Vulnerability and Pain Point for Correctional Facilities
DECATUR, Ala., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design, engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems, today announced the launch of the LatchGuard™, an enhancement to the...

National Fitness Partners Raises Over $24,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
CAMP HILL, Pa., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fitness Partners (NFP), a leading Planet Fitness franchisee, is proud to announce it has raised $24,121.61 in support of Make-A-Wish Foundation, helping grant life-changing wishes for...

Agilitas Energy Expands into Hydropower with Acquisition of Two Projects in West Virginia and Maryland
WAKEFIELD, Mass., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agilitas Energy, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, today announced the acquisition of two late-stage hydropower development projects from Advanced...

TRANSDEV SECURES AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS AT CITY OF PHOENIX WEST TRANSIT FACILITY
Phoenix, AZ, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transdev is pleased to share that its valued collaboration with the City of Phoenix Public Transit Department will continue, with a new agreement ensuring the ongoing operation of fixed-route services...

Seabob Rescue Puerto Rico Launches Bold Initiative to Modernize Aquatic Rescue Operations Across the Island
With world-class equipment and certified technicians, the company aims to transform water rescue responses throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. ISABELA , PUERTO RICO, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seabob Rescue Puerto Rico announces...

JetBlue Vacations Expands Insider Experience to San Juan, Strengthening Commitment to Puerto Rico
JetBlue Vacations (Nasdaq: JBLU), powered by Paisly, today announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program to San Juan, Puerto Rico, enhancing the customer experience with personalized service and reinforcing the airline’s long-standing...

Rare Coin Values Surpass Auction Estimates, Set New Records in U.S. and International Markets
Hard Asset Management highlights examples of exceptional long-term coin appreciation as collector and investor interest grows worldwide for select rarities SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The rare coin market continues...

Investing in New York's Puerto Rican Communities
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new investments into nonprofit organizations whose missions are to advance and promote Puerto Rican culture, arts and education statewide. Puerto Rican culture is firmly grounded in New York State and across...

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Earlier today, Governor Hochul marched in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. B-ROLL: B-Roll is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO: The event is available to stream on...

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Buffalo arrest one of Puerto Rico's most wanted
LANCASTER, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Puerto Rican man impersonating a Colombian National who presented to agents a counterfeit lawful permanent resident card. On June 5, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Buffalo Station...

Monllor Capital Partners Launches Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund II, a New $20M Private Equity Fund in Puerto Rico
The Fund seeks to invest in renewable energy, sustainable businesses and infrastructure in opportunity zones located throughout Puerto Rico SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Monllor Capital Partners LLC (MCP), a minority...

NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE HONORS PUERTO RICAN COMMUNITY OF ATLANTA, GA ON JUNE 8th CELEBRATION
NEW YORK, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Puerto Rican Day Parade has announced the selection of the Puerto Rican community in Atlanta as its stateside honoree for this year’s annual celebration of Puerto Rican...

OFG Bancorp to Report 2Q25 Results and Hold Call Thursday, July 17, 2025
OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG) will report second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 17, 2025, before the market opens and hold its conference call that morning at 10:00 AM ET. Participant Toll-Free Phone Number: (800) 245-3047 Participant...

Humanitario Capital LLC Acquires Proportionate Voting Shares and Proportionate Voting Share Warrants of Inspire Semiconductor Holdings Inc.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This news release is issued by Terren Peizer (“Mr. Peizer”) pursuant to the early warning requirements of Canada’s National Instrument 62-104 and National...

Spanglish Movies Partners with Claro to Bring FLOUtv to Puerto Rican Audiences
Spanglish Movies is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Claro to deliver FLOUtv's innovative programming to Puerto Rican viewers. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spanglish Movies, a leading media and...

AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico
AM Best has revised the outlook to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of C (Weak) and the Long-Term ICR of “ccc” (Weak) of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de...