Puerto Rico's energy precipice

Puerto Rico is in the midst of an ongoing series of power outages that are putting lives at risk, shuttering businesses and overall threatening the viability of the archipelago. The infrastructure on the ground is only getting worse as the U.S. territory …

Field Hockey: Puerto Rico Defeat Bermuda

Bermuda’s Women’s National Field Hockey team faced Puerto Rico in a pivotal match in their Central American and Caribbean [CAC] Games Qualifying Tournament. Despite a strong effort, Bermuda fell to Puerto Rico 2-1 following a late penalty. Puerto Rico took …

New independence plan outlines economic vision for sovereign Puerto Rico

A new economic development plan drafted by independence advocates proposes a detailed framework for transforming Puerto Rico into a sovereign nation, outlining a transition away from United States territorial status. The document, titled National Economic …

Act 22 Beneficiary Charged in Florida with Tax Evasion Founded Puerto Rico Nonprofit That Received Thousands in ...

Engineer and businessman Suresh Gajwani was charged in Florida on March 19 for allegedly submitting false documents to evade paying millions in federal taxes. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Gajwani’s company, Nimco II, generated more than $80 …

Team Grind 14U team to play in Puerto Rico’s Battle at the Beach 4

Team Grind’s 14U team comprised of players graduating in 2029 and 2030 has been invited to play in the United States Basketball Association’s Battle at the Beach 4 tournament later this summer. The tournament will take place from July 31 to Aug. 3 in San …

Puerto Rico governor slammed for backing off $365 million in funding for solar power as island recovers from power ...

Puerto Rico Air Traffic Keeps Up Strong Numbers, Driven by International Growth 

The biggest story for Puerto Rico’s air passenger traffic isn’t its fast pace. For years now, the island has been seeing a surge in passenger traffic at its main hub in San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport.  That’s not new, although it is …

Bad Bunny's Met Gala Look Was Puerto Rican, Prada, and Pure Perreo—and He Just Dropped a World Tour

Bad Bunny didn't just make a fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala—he delivered a whole cultural moment. Draped in a rich brown Prada suit inspired by his Puerto Rican roots, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio showed up solo, looking every bit the icon he …

US Virgin Islands officials meet with VA leadership in Puerto Rico over potential cuts to veterans healthcare

Facing potential federal cuts to veterans’ healthcare in the Caribbean, officials from the United States Virgin Islands traveled to Puerto Rico on April 28 to meet with leaders at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). The visit was aimed at …

Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled