Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, COVID-19 Is Taking Away Learning Opportunities for Students

In Puerto Rico, schools have transitioned to online classes to finish the academic year. However, there are children living in impoverished areas who have poor connectivity.

Business Is Booming Amid the COVID-19 Crisis for These Puerto Rican Siblings

These siblings in Puerto Rico make their businesses flourish amid the COVID-19 crisis. Their deliveries have increased in number since the announcement of lockdown.

2 Murdered Transgenders in Puerto Rico Were Hate Crime Victims, Says Activists

Activists said on Thursday that the two bodies discovered inside a burned car in southeast Puerto Rico were owned by transgender women.

Medical Workers in Puerto Rico Granted Civil Immunity During COVID-19 Pandemic

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vasquez signed an executive order granting medical workers and hospitals civil immunity from reparations due to claims stemming from suspected medical malpractice during the pandemic.

Puerto Rico’s New Law 40-2020 Changing Tax Incentives for New Residents

A new law called, the Law 40-2020 changes the manner tax incentives are given to new residents. Once, Puerto Rico was seen as the perfect place for digital currency startups.

Cleancult: Sustainable Cleaning Products Developed in Puerto Rico

Sustainable and non-toxic products manufactured in the United States but developed and designed in Puerto are now one of the in-demand cleaning products.
Gracie Laboy

Unknown Facts About Latina Singer Gracie Laboy's Newest Single "Boricua"

The experiences of Puerto Ricans led the Latina singer to write her newest single "Boricua."

Meet the Puerto Rican Model With Down Syndrome Who Shined During Fashion Week

Sofia Jirau, a 22-year-old Puerto Rican woman with Down Syndrome, shined during New York's Fashion Week.
Puerto Rico Loses $2.6 Million from E-Mail Phishing Attack

E-Mail Phishing Attack to Puerto Rico Causes $2.6 Million Loss

Find out here how Puerto Rico lost $2.6 million after an e-mail phishing attack. (Photo : Reuters) The government of Puerto Rico has lost $2. 6 million due to an e-mail phishing scam, stated a Puerto Rican official.
A damaged house in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Earthquake Leaves Thousands of Families Homeless

More than 700 Puerto Ricans, who were displaced due to the series of earthquakes, plan to stay in government temporary shelters until the shaking of the ground stops.
Puerto Rico Earthquake Causes Bees to Abandon Their Hives in Confusion

Bees Are Fleeing Puerto Rico Due to Earthquakes

Experts have raised their concern over the series of seismic activities in Puerto Rico disrupting bee colonies inhabiting the area and caused them to abandon their hives.
Hundreds of Puerto Ricans protest and demand the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vasquez.

Enraged People Demand Governor's Resignation in Puerto Rico

Hundreds of Puerto Ricans protest and demand the resignation of Gov. Wanda Vasquez. (Photo : Reuters) People in Puerto Rico gathered and protested in front of the Governor's mansion demanding the resignation of Gov.
Gov. Wanda Vasquez fired the island's director of emergency management.

Puerto Ricans Enraged at Finding Warehouse Full of Hurricane Maria Aid

A warehouse full of pallets of water and unused emergency supplies outraged people. (Photo : Reuters) Gov. Wanda Vasquez fires the director of island's emergency management after people discovered a warehouse full of unused emergency aid that led Puerto Ricans to outrage, NBC News reports.
Airbnb offers temporary shelters to the displaced individuals and relief workers through their Open Homes program.

Airbnb Opens Doors to Victims of Puerto Rico Earthquakes

Airbnb offers temporary shelters to the displaced individuals and relief workers through their Open Homes program.
Non-profit organizations that are helping the Puerto Ricans after the series of earthquakes.

Donations Come Flooding Amidst the Puerto Rican Earthquake

Non-profit organizations that are helping the Puerto Ricans after the series of earthquakes. (Photo : Reuters) Five local groups are now helping Puerto Rico after they were hit by a magnitude 6.

Puerto Rico's Popular Rock Formation Punta Ventana Collapses After 5.8 Quake

Punta Venta, a popular tourist rock formation in Puerto Rico, has collapsed after the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the island on Monday dawn.

Puerto Rico Hit by 5.8-Magnitude Earthquake

After a series of seismic activities that hit Puerto Rico in the late 2019 until last week, the U.S. territory has experienced a 5.8-magnitude quake before dawn Monday.
Restaurant in Puerto Rico Getting Defamed for Kicking-out Two Gay Men Dancing Together

Restaurant in Puerto Rico Getting Defamed for Kicking-out Two Gay Men

Puerto Rican Resto gets bashed for kicking out two men who were dancing together. (Photo : Reuters) According to reports issued by Metro Puerto Rico, a statement of public apology was issued on the Facebook page of the restaurant in Puerto Rico that had received numerous negative feedbacks from the online community for kicking out two men who danced together in their restaurant.
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Georgia Officials Fired for Discrimination of a Puerto Rican

A deputy director was fired, and a senior manager was demoted, following the denial of a Puerto Rican man's driver's license.

Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Announces Candidacy for 2020

After weeks of speculation about her political plans, Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez finally announced that she will run for election to a full-term in 2020.

Puerto Rico Is the Most Vulnerable Country to Climate Change, Says Report

The recently released Global Climate Risk Index 2020 by environmental think tank Germanwatch, reveals Puerto Rico as the most vulnerable country to extreme weather events over the last 20 years.
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