Hurricane tracker: Erin nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

Pregnant Wife of Former NBA Star Survives Shark Attack in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Eleonora Boi, the pregnant wife of former NBA player Danilo Gallinari, is speaking out for the first time after a shark attack while swimming at a Puerto Rican beach. The incident occurred as Boi was enjoying a day with her...

Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community

Puerto Ricans ‘set roots’ in Bristol beginning in the ‘50s, ‘60s Berrocal’s family history mirrors that of many other Puerto Rican community members in Bristol and elsewhere in the diaspora. All four of Berrocal’s grandparents were born and raised...

Tracking Erin: Tropical storm nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Erin was expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over...

Jorge Pérez to lead Discover Puerto Rico starting in September

Jorge Pérez has been appointed chief executive officer of Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization. He will take office Sept. 15, after completing his role managing Bad Bunny’s residency at the Puerto Rico Coliseum....

Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade ends with a Buffalo Herd Fest show

Colorful floats, food, vendors and entertainment will highlight the day. There is an event after the parade being hosted by Buffalo Herd Fest from 10 p.m.- 2 a.m. at VENU Tickets are $30. Kenny Colon and James "Balistic Man" Melendez are eager to...

New CEO selected for Discover Puerto Rico

Discover Puerto Rico CEO Jorge L. Pérez After evaluating the profiles of more than 100 executives and interviewing more than 20 candidates from Puerto Rico and beyond, the Discover Puerto Rico board of directors has announced the selection of...

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin nears

Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although tropical...

Puerto Rico to get $1.2M in federal ferry boat program funding

The Integrated Transportation Authority will use the federal funds to rehabilitate the Maritime Transportation Maintenance Base in Puerto Rico, enabling in-house vessel repairs and dry-dock work. Puerto Rico will receive $1,191,331 from the...

Puerto Rico’s record tourism in ’24 had $18B impact

A breakdown of Puerto Rico’s $18 billion tourism impact in 2024 shows the largest gains in food and beverage sales ($4.6 billion) and lodging ($2.1 billion), reflecting record visitor numbers. (Credit: Tourism Economics) Puerto Rico’s tourism...

Tracking Erin: Tropical storm nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Puerto Rico Battles Sargassum with Shovels, Drones, and Sheer Willpower

As a record tide of sargassum suffocates Puerto Rico’s coastline, ordinary citizens and overwhelmed officials rush to fight decay, protect marine life, and salvage tourism—one rake, one crate, one dawn patrol at a time. A Morning Fight at...

Puerto Rican Tapas Bar Planned For National Avenue

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Site of future El Batey, 1003 W. National Ave. Photo taken Aug. 12, 2025 by Sophie Bolich. Three years ago, Carolin Rosario-Virella and Mildred Virella-Martinez set out to open a bar—but...

Solar Power Providing Backup For Puerto Rico Power Outages

I was wondering why I didn't hear about Puerto Rico blackouts as much as I used to! Blackouts are routine in Puerto Rico, where aging power plants are constantly on the edge of collapse. By the time this summer ends, the power will go out 93...

Tracking Erin: Tropical storm nears Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Jorge Pérez Confirmed as CEO of Discover Puerto Rico

Discover Puerto Rico, the organization responsible for promoting the island as a tourism destination (DMO), confirmed today that Jorge Pérez is the new chief executive officer (CEO). EL VOCERO had previously released this information on Wednesday,...

Brazil runs away with win over Puerto Rico on Day 2 of GLOBL JAM

TORONTO — Brazilian star Isabella Nascimento had an off game Thursday, but her teammates picked her up, controlling the lane against a smaller Puerto Rico frontcourt. Heloisa Carrera was a force in the paint, scoring 16 points on 8-of-12 shooting...

Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico at LLWS

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew to 3-0. Above the team dugout,...