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Social Security Announces Attorney Cap Fee Increase

Posted on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by John McCarthy

You may file your application for Social Security benefits on your own or, if you wish, hire a lawyer or representative. This decision is free and voluntary. If we approve your claim,…

SUMO TOURISM? Feel The Full ‘Weight’ of Puerto Rico’s New Diversity Campaign

Posted on January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 by John McCarthy

SAN JUAN  — Puerto Rico is asking you to “Discover Puerto Rico” in all of its unique beauty with its new tourism campaign emphasizing the individuality of its peoples. The Puerto Rico…

U.S. Mulls Stronger Protections For Caribbean Conch, Raising Concerns Among Fishermen

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 by John McCarthy

Overfishing may put the queen conch — a large marine snail known for its showy shell and delectable flesh — on the path to extinction, U.S. government researchers concluded earlier this year…

JetBlue Plane Headed For Puerto Rico Hits Empty Aircraft @ JFK Airport

Posted on January 18, 2023January 19, 2023 by John McCarthy

SAN JUAN — A JetBlue plane bound for Puerto Rico struck the tail of another company jetliner in the gate area at JFK Airport on Wednesday morning – just days after two planes almost…

Hilton’s Caribbean, Latin America Expansion Continued With 11 Hotel Openings In 2022

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by John McCarthy

SAN JUAN — Leading global hospitality company, Hilton celebrated the 2022 mid-year mark with continued growth momentum in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). From January 1 to June 30, 2022, the company welcomed…

Puerto Rico to Pursue Abusers of Lax Tax Credit System

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by John McCarthy

SAN JUAN (AP) — Puerto Rico announced today that it will start cracking down on those who abuse the U.S. territory’s tax credit system, an opaque and long unregulated sector with claims…

Human Services Closes Division of Family Assistance/SNAP Temporarily Today

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by John McCarthy

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services VIDHS, Division of Family Assistance is advising the community that the DFA SNAP Certification Units in the STT/STJ Districts will be temporarily…

Macao Eases COVID Rules, But Tourism, Casinos Yet To Rebound

Posted on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 by John McCarthy

MACAO (AP) — Only a few tourists crisscrossed the wavy black and white paving of Macao’s historic Senado Square on a recent weekday and many of the shops were shuttered. The gaming…

Ocwen USVI Brings Gift Bags To 58 Seniors At Flambouyant Gardens In Time For Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by John McCarthy

KINGSHILL ─ It is a merry Chistmas for all of the residents at Flambouyant Gardens this holiday season! Ocwen USVI Services LLC, brought several household items for all 58 Flambouyant Gardens residents…

Happy Holidays From Social Security!

Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by John McCarthy

The holiday season brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we share the same joy when it comes to serving you, whether it be…

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