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AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 335 pounds of cocaine near Luquillo Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 20, 2025
Four aliens from the Dominican Republic arrested FAJARDO, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Sunday arresting 4 aliens from the Dominican Republic and...
UrbanLink Increases REGENT Seaglider Order, Accelerating Vision for Zero-Emission Coastal Transportation in Florida and Puerto Rico
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 14, 2025
UrbanLink Air Mobility expands its order of REGENT Craft seagliders to 47 Viceroy seagliders. UrbanLink will operate seagliders between key coastal hubs in Southern Florida and Puerto Rico. Seagliders dramatically improve the speed and convenience...
AMO finds four aliens from Uzbekistan being smuggled into Vieques, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 8, 2025
FAJARDO, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Wednesday with four aliens from Uzbekistan attempting to enter the island of Vieques. On May 7, a Fajardo...
News Release – DOH Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 28, 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
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 28, 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
Hawaii State Department of Health
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June 28, 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...
Puerto Rico Triumphs in Real Madrid Foundation Solidarity Golf Circuit
EIN Presswire
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March 25, 2025
The Puerto Rican Team Secured a Memorable Victory in a Ryder Cup-Style Tournament Against Spain RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO, March 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It was an unforgettable celebration of golf, sportsmanship, and philanthropy at the...
AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 399 pounds of cocaine and 6 aliens from the Dominican Republic north of Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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April 29, 2025
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Monday arresting 6 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 399 pounds (181 kilograms) of cocaine...
AMO helicopter crew conducts rescue in Franklin Mountains
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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August 23, 2025
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter crews conducted a rescue of a hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park. On Aug. 21, CBP AMO El Paso Air Branch Operations Officer received a phone call...
US Border Patrol presents criminal complaint against 3 aliens from the Dominican Republic for smuggling 39 aliens into Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 24, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –U.S. Border Patrol agents filed a federal criminal complaint Wednesday against two aliens from the Dominican Republic after smuggling 39 alien migrants into Puerto Rico on March 14. Melvin Diaz-Linas, Jose Antonio De...
AMO Officially Dedicates the Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit in Southwestern Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 7, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, made the official dedication Thursday of the Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit, honoring the sacrifice of Marine Interdiction Agent...
Wood Mackenzie donates solar power system to domestic violence shelter in Puerto Rico
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 6, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Wood Mackenzie donates solar power system to domestic violence shelter in Puerto Rico Wood Mackenzie’s fourth delegation will travel to impoverished areas of Puerto Rico in March to install solar panels and energy storage systems...
BermudAir Expands Anguilla Access with New Nonstop Newark Service
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
Flights from Boston and Baltimore already connecting travelers to The Valley NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BermudAir, the premium leisure airline, today announced it will launch direct service from...
CBP and Royal Caribbean Implement Biometric Facial Comparison Technology for Cruise Passengers in Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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February 13, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Royal Caribbean, conducted the first biometric debarkation for Royal Caribbean cruise passengers on Feb. 2, marking a significant milestone in streamlining...
REAL MADRID CF AND FC BARCELONA LEGENDS TO PLAY IN THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOTBALL EVENT IN PUERTO RICO'S HISTORY
EIN Presswire
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February 5, 2025
Icons like Iker Casillas, Roberto Carlos, Guti Haz, Steve McManaman, David Villa, Javier Saviola, and Rivaldo will headline the historic event. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For the first time ever, the two most...
CBP arrest 5 previously removed aliens found as stowaways inside a barge arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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February 5, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces the arrest and prosecution of five aliens from the Dominican Republic found as stowaways. On Jan. 30, CBP Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team Officers (A-TCET)...
AMO seizes 791.5 pounds of cocaine near Dorado, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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January 30, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, intercepted a smuggling attempt in coordination with federal and local law enforcement partners resulting in the seizure of...
From FITUR to the Padel Court: Puerto Rico Shines at the Hexagon Cup in Madrid
EIN Presswire
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January 29, 2025
MADRID, SPAIN, January 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The deep historical and cultural ties between Puerto Rico and Spain are expanding beyond history and culture—now, they extend onto the padel courts. After a spectacular showcase at FITUR,...
Dynamic Duo Kelsey and Lisa are back with a new single and the premiere of the New Music video for 'Cold Day In Mexico'
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
Kelsey and Lisa premiere the new music video for their new single "Cold Day In Mexico" shot on location in Guanica Puerto Rico GA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With a combined 24 years in the music industry and a chemistry...
ESPN PLATFORMS TO BROADCAST INAUGURAL 'PUERTO RICO CHALLENGE,' A NEW COLLEGE BASEBALL SERIES FOR ELITE DIVISION I TEAMS
EIN Presswire
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January 17, 2025
UConn, Michigan, Missouri, Penn State, Rice, Stetson, Villanova, and UVA will Play in Ponce and Caguas Stadiums, February 14 - 17, 2025. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For the first time in Puerto Rico’s...