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CVS Health says it is selling all 22 of its retail drugstores in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — CVS Health said Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell its retail drugstores in Puerto Rico to Caribe Pharmacy Holdings. In an email to…

John McCarthy February 12, 2024

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Marine Conditions ‘Deteriorating’ Due To Swell

SAN JUAN — Marine and coastal conditions are deteriorating due to a northwesterly swell and moderate to locally fresh northeast winds, the National Weather Service said. Conditions will remain hazardous…

John McCarthy February 9, 2024

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Drier Conditions Coming Tomorrow, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — Light to moderate rainfall will continue today across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the National Weather Service said. This rain will slowly diminish this evening…

John McCarthy February 8, 2024

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Hazardous Weather Conditions Continue

SAN JUAN — The islands remain under the influence of a strong trough that will produce periods of light and moderate rains through tomorrow across Puerto Rico and the U.S.…

John McCarthy February 7, 2024

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Hazardous Weather and Marine Conditions Begin Today, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A strong trough will produce periods of moderate to heavy rains through late Wednesday across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The main impacts expected are…

John McCarthy February 6, 2024

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How To Spot A Scam, The Social Security Column

Now is the perfect time to protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. We can work together to keep your personal information safe! Stay informed of…

John McCarthy February 5, 2024

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Six inches of rain expected in parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, NWS says

SAN JUAN — Our region can expect a significant rain event this week caused by a lower level trough, the National Weather Service said today. For now, the peak of…

John McCarthy February 4, 2024

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Two dead as migrant vessel capsizes near Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A major search and rescue operation is under way in Puerto Rican waters as the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) tries to find passengers from a migrant vessel…

John McCarthy February 3, 2024

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Google cofounder Larry Page quietly bought a Puerto Rico island for $32 million

SAN JUAN — Larry Page has spent the last decade amassing an impressive collection of private islands. It's even bigger than we thought. The Google cofounder purchased Cayo Norte, a large…

John McCarthy February 3, 2024

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USACE Commissions Task Force VIPR for Projects in Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division formally commissioned Task Force Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in a ceremony at the historic Fort Castillo San…

John McCarthy January 30, 2024