SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard set Port Condition X-RAY at 8 a.m. today for all seaports in the U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Fiona’a approach to the our…
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Grand Jury Indicts 3 From Puerto Rico With Smuggling 165 Pounds of Cocaine
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A federal grand jury has returned a two-count Indictment charging three men with trying to smuggle 165 pounds of cocaine into St. Thomas, U.S. Attorney Delia L. Smith said….
Ex Puerto Rico Legislator Gets 5 Years For Bribery and Kickback Scheme
SAN JUAN — A former Puerto Rico legislator was sentenced Wednesday to 57 months in prison for engaging in a bribery and kickback scheme. He was also ordered to pay $190,000 in…
Ricky Martin Sues Penniless Nephew, Alleges Million-Dollar Losses
SAN JUAN — Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin filed a lawsuit Wednesday against his indigent, mentally ill nephew that accused him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages — stemming…
2 People Die After Lightning Strikes The Jet Ski Near Salinas
SAN JUAN — Two people were killed off the coast of Salinas, Puerto Rico, on Sunday after they were struck by lightning while riding jet skis, according to the National Weather Service. The…
‘Lopsided’ Earl Churning Into A Hurricane Northeast of Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — Tropical Storm Earl has begun to intensify northeast of Puerto Rico and is now expected to become a hurricane. Earl formed late Friday evening after Hurricane Hunters found a…
Venezuelan Banker In Bribe Scandal Pleads His Innocence
SAN JUAN — An international banker accused of bribing Puerto Rico’s then-governor to undermine an investigation into his institution turned himself in on Wednesday, almost a month after he was charged in federal court….
Banco Popular Eliminates NSF Charge
SAN JUAN — Banco Popular announced significant changes to its overdraft practices, including eliminating the charge for insufficient funds for returned transactions. The bank becomes the first financial institution from Puerto Rico to…
Understanding The Need For A Representative Payee: Social Security
You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit, and who also needs help managing their money. If someone you know needs help, we can appoint a person or an…
Coast Guard Aircrew Rescues Belgian boater From La Parguera
SAN JUAN — The crew of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter rescued a Belgian boater Tuesday evening from the sailing vessel Efdhia after the vessel ran aground, approximately three nautical miles…