CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Puerto Rican boat captain got nine years in prison for smuggling about 40 pounds of cocaine into St. Thomas. Sammy Monell-Osorio,
Read moreYou Can Still Use Social Security Online When Traveling
Social Security is here for you when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
Read more3 killed, 2 Injured At Corner Store In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN (AP) — Three people died and two others were injured Monday during a shooting in Puerto Rico, according to police. The killings occurred
Read moreFEMA Sued For Not Using Disaster Funds To Make Puerto Rico Power Grid More Resilient
WASHINGTON — A coalition of advocacy groups is suing the federal government’s disaster response agency, claiming it is making Puerto Rico less resilient to storms
Read morePuerto Rico Declares State of Emergency On Coastal Erosion
SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency this week to fight worsening coastal erosion across that officials blame on climate
Read morePuerto Rico Governor’s 2 Cousins Guilty In Embezzlement Case
SAN JUAN (AP) — Two cousins of Puerto Rico’s Gov. Pedro Pierluisi pleaded guilty Thursday for embezzling an estimated $3.7 million in federal funds earmarked
Read more50% of Kids in USVI Have Had Dengue Fever: Proof WHO Neglects Poor Black Children
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Dengue fever is on the rise in the region and a recent study estimates more than half of children in the territory have had
Read moreAfternoon Showers, Isolated Thunderstorms Expected As Weather Conditions Improve
SAN JUAN — Weather conditions will continue to improve, however; available moisture and local effects will support afternoon showers with isolated thunderstorm development each day,
Read moreThreat of ‘Excessive Rainfall’ 70 Percent For Vieques and Parts of Puerto Rico: NWS
SAN JUAN — The National Weather Service said the risk of thunderstorms and flooding continues today, but should decrease tonight going into Easter Sunday. WHAT…Moisture and
Read moreCoast Guard Calls Off Search For Missing Boater After Three Days
SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard suspended a three-day search at 7:03 p.m. Friday, pending further developments, for a boater who went missing Tuesday night
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