Stories tagged: "Puerto Rico"


Orange County - Police - Puerto Rico
Job Alert: Orange County Sheriff’s Office Will Be Recruiting in Puerto Rico

In the past 10 years, Puerto Rico has lost around 7,000 police officers because of salaries, pensions, and resources to work. Currently, it is estimated that there are 10,000 to 11,000 agents on the island.

Puerto Rico - Biden - Trump
Puerto Ricans May Have the Chance to Cast a Symbolic Vote for US President in 2024

The island has sent delegates to presidential conventions in the US since the beginning of the 20th century and has participated in presidential primaries since 1976, but does not vote for president.

Puerto Rico - Republicans - Ceiling debt
Puerto Rico Could Lose More Than a Billion Dollars in Federal Funding Under the GOP Debt Ceiling Plan

The GOP plan would revert to the 2022 spending level,  amid high inflation, and only increase the discretionary spending budget by 1% annually.

Puerto Rico - English - Pierluisi
Puerto Rico Governor Doubts English Will Become Official Language if Statehood Is Granted

If English were to become the official language, it would be used in government, schools, and courts.

Cabello - Rizo - Puerto Rico
Salones de belleza dedicados a rizos y el orgullo por la identidad van en aumento en Puerto Rico

Desde hace unos nueve años se ha ido dando un cambio de conciencia gradual, que trasciende lo estético para conectar con las raíces.

Puerto Rico - Climate - Biden
A More Resilient Puerto Rico: How Biden’s Climate Crisis Plan Will Help Coastal Communities

The initiative is focused on building resilience to coastal hazards such as extreme weather events, pollution, and marine debris.

Edwin - Ocasio - Puerto Rico
¿Has pensado volver a la Isla? El productor Edwin Ocasio lo hizo por estas razones.

Después de tener éxito con su compañía teatral en Florida Central, el productor sentía que faltaba algo y ahora está de vuelta en la Isla.