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THE SATO PROJECT AND RETRIEVAIR FLY DOZENS OF STRAY AND ABANDONED RESCUE DOGS OUT OF PUERTO RICO TO NEW LOVING HOMES
On board The Sato Project's Freedom Flight were Clara and Juliet, two sisters who survived the streets of Puerto Rico and now found a forever home—together. MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Saturday, July 5,...

Anguilla Voted Best Island in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure
The island ranks at the top of the Prestigious 2025 World's Best Awards for the fifth time NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The idyllic island of Anguilla has once again been named the Best Island in the Caribbean,...

AMO halts yola attempting to smuggle 170 pounds of cocaine near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, nabbed a yola-type vessel today arresting 2 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 170 pounds (76.6 kilograms) of...

Westport Café Debuts New Dinner Menu with a French Twist – a Fusion with Puerto Rican Soul in Kansas City
James Beard–nominated Executive Chef Romain Monnoyeur and Sous-Chef Christopher Velez collaborate on new dishes pairing cultures KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Westport Café, Kansas City’s acclaimed modern...

Alien arrested by FBI after assaulting a US Border Patrol Agent in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Federal Bureau of Investigation presented a criminal complaint Monday against an alien from the Dominican Republic who assaulted a US Border Patrol Agent with an automobile on June 25. Bernis Díaz de la Cruz will appear...

Puerto Rico Debuts Premium Artisanal Rum Collection, Reinforcing Its Title as the Rum Capital of the World
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Puerto Rico has taken a bold step forward in the evolution of its iconic rum industry with the launch of eight new artisanal brands in the U.S. market. This unprecedented expansion of...

AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 1,155 pounds of cocaine near southwestern Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Tuesday arresting 3 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 1,155 pounds (524 kilograms) of...

CBP seizes 518 pounds of cocaine inside an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operational components, Air and Marine Operations and the US Border Patrol, found a vessel Sunday with 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The estimated value...

News Release – DOH Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH FINK DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE DOH REPORTS NINTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 25-073 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...

News Release – DOH Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH FINK DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE DOH REPORTS NINTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 25-073 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...

DOH Reports Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of cases reported in Hawai‘i in 2025 to nine (eight on Oʻahu, one on...

OmegaPro Founder and Promoter Charged for Running Global $650M Foreign Exchange and Crypto Investment Scam
An indictment was unsealed today in the District of Puerto Rico charging two men for their alleged roles in operating and promoting OmegaPro, an international investment scheme that defrauded victim investors of over $650 million. According to...

Major Real Estate Investment Firms Face Accusations with Criminal Implications
U.S. Developer Vows Vigorous Litigation & Project Completion Click for Assets MIAMI, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two well-known U.S. real estate investment firms are accused of conspiracy, civil misconduct, predatory lending, and other...

DJ WildChild Ignites 2025 With Energy, Experience, and a Global Sound
Florida’s DJ WildChild shares his journey from Daytona streets to international stages — proving passion and persistence pay off. DAYTONA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Florida-based DJ and entertainer DJ WildChild...

Urology Care Foundation Announces 2025 Humanitarian Grant Recipients
BALTIMORE, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Urology Care Foundation, the world's leading nonprofit urological health foundation and the official foundation of the American Urological Association, is pleased to announce the 2025 Urology Care...

How the Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Our Ocean
The administration released details earlier this month for the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) and what it would mean for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Unfortunately, if passed as-is, the proposed...

787 Coffee Joins World of Coffee Geneva 2025 - Bringing Innovation to Continue Leading NYC Specialty Coffee
Puerto Rican-Owned Coffee Company Brings Global Sustainability Insights to Transform New York City's Coffee Culture and bring innovation to 787 Coffee shops. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 787 Coffee, recognized...

inCruises Breakthrough Year Continues with Record-Setting Revenue and Activations
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inCruises, the world’s most valuable subscription-based travel rewards club, is pleased to announce that total revenue for May surpassed $31 million—the latest milestone in a sustained,...

inCruises Breakthrough Year Continues with Record-Setting Revenue and Activations
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inCruises, the world’s most valuable subscription-based travel rewards club, is pleased to announce that total revenue for May surpassed $31 million—the latest milestone in a sustained,...

Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Landmark Victory to Raise Wages and Improve Benefits for Workers at LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport Cleaner Cristiana Mendez said, “Every day, my co-workers and I work hard to make the journey into and out of New York as smooth as possible for all travelers. But until now, we haven’t had paid time off to take our own trips and...