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February 27, 2024

Barbuda residents granted legal right to challenge airport construction over environmental concerns

The Privy Council in London has ruled in favor of two residents of Barbuda, John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank, allowing them to challenge the construction of an airport.

February 21, 2024

Puerto Rico sees push for tigher regulations on short-term housing rentals, report says

Activists in Puerto Rico are advocating for stricter regulations on short-term rentals due to concerns about displaced renters and rising housing costs.

February 16, 2024

Renowned fighter Amanda Serrano says teaming with Jake Paul is 'the best decision I've made in boxing'

Amanda Serrano has long been regarded as an all-time great in women's boxing, but even she says her 2021 signing with Jake Paul's promotion has changed her life.

February 1, 2024

2 dead after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Puerto Rico

Authorities are searching for potential survivors off Puerto Rico’s northwest coast after a crowded boat capsized, killing at least two people, officials say.

January 12, 2024

Former Puerto Rico legislator found guilty on corruption charges

María Milagros "Tata" Charbonier, a prominent former legislator in Puerto Rico, has been found guilty of federal charges related to corruption, officials say.

January 10, 2024

Puerto Rico faces alarming surge in C-section births, with over 50% of babies delivered by surgery

Puerto Rico is experiencing a surge in cesarean deliveries, with more than 50% of babies now being delivered by surgery, compared to 32% on the U.S. mainland.

January 2, 2024

Basdeo Panday, first person of Indian descent to lead Trinidad and Tobago, dies at 90

Basdeo Panday, the first person of Indian descent to serve as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has passed away at the age of 90. He served two terms from 1995 to 2001.

December 20, 2023

Red states see 2023 population growth as Americans flee blue states, census data shows

Red states dominated the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent report of top regions of population growth in the country, with Texas taking first place.

November 29, 2023

US National Park Service to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot

The U.S. National Park Service has revealed a plan to remove stray cats from a historic seaside area in Puerto Rico, citing concerns about potential disease transmission.

November 16, 2023

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

Puerto Rico's government signed a multimillion-dollar contract Thursday with Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, to construct a marina for mega yachts in San Juan.