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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...
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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...
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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...
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AMO Officially Dedicates the Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit in Southwestern Puerto Rico
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...
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Wood Mackenzie donates solar power system to domestic violence shelter in Puerto Rico
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...
CBP and Royal Caribbean Implement Biometric Facial Comparison Technology for Cruise Passengers in Puerto Rico
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...
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REAL MADRID CF AND FC BARCELONA LEGENDS TO PLAY IN THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOTBALL EVENT IN PUERTO RICO'S HISTORY
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
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)...
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AMO seizes 791.5 pounds of cocaine near Dorado, Puerto Rico
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...
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From FITUR to the Padel Court: Puerto Rico Shines at the Hexagon Cup in Madrid
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,...
ESPN PLATFORMS TO BROADCAST INAUGURAL 'PUERTO RICO CHALLENGE,' A NEW COLLEGE BASEBALL SERIES FOR ELITE DIVISION I TEAMS
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...
Golf Greatness Spotlighted as 'Puerto Rico Swing' Takes Home Emmy
The documentary features Puerto Rican Golfer, Rafa Campos, and the award comes just weeks after he won the PGA Tour SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, January 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Wanabi Puerto Rico is thrilled to announce its win at the...
State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition
RHODE ISLAND, October 17 - Providence, RI – Registration has opened for the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been encouraging high schools to participate in this important national...
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USBP, FURA seize 1,640 pounds of cocaine and apprehend 17 undocumented non-citizens in Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol agents and the Puerto Rico Police Department FURA units seized 1,640 pounds (744 kilograms) of cocaine and apprehended 17 undocumented migrants from Haiti and the Dominican Republic, during separate...
Owner: American Government
State Arts Agency encourages high schools to sign up for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition
Providence, RI – Registration has opened for the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been encouraging high schools to participate in this important national arts education program. In...
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'BATTLE OF LEGENDS' RETURNS: CARLOS ALCARAZ AND FRANCES TIAFOE TO PLAY HISTORIC TENNIS MATCH IN PUERTO RICO
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, December 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Coliseo de Puerto Rico is set to become the epicenter of international tennis once again, as the highly anticipated “Battle of Legends” returns on March 2, 2025. Following last...
CBP Officers in San Juan seize 365 pounds of cocaine hidden in cargo container
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team at the Port of San Juan seized 365 pounds (165 kilograms) of cocaine concealed in a cargo container arriving from the...
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CBP San Juan Field Operations Hosts First Teen Citizens Academy in Puerto Rico, Inspiring Future Leaders
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations made history recently by hosting its first Teen Citizens Academy in Puerto Rico at the iconic San Juan Customs House. DFO Roberto Vaquero Held on December 13, 2024,...
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Charter Air Direct Announces First Roundtrip Route Between Anguilla and San Juan, Puerto Rico
Charter Air Direct is proud to announce that it has arranged new jet charter air service with Freedom II Bermuda Limited BRITISH WEST INDIES, ANGUILLA, December 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charter Air Direct is proud to announce that it has...
US Border Patrol apprehends 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after landing in Isabela, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after their vessel landed Monday near the town of Isabela, in the northern coast. At approximately 1:00AM, a former...
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