Bexar County deputies travelling to Puerto Rico to hire more qualified recruits

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says he thought of the idea years ago, and law enforcement recruiting in Puerto Rico isn’t unheard of. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says it’s time to take a new approach to improve recruitment …

Puerto Rico Just Launched “The Green Path” in a New Sustainable Travel Push

The street art in Santurce. The coqui frogs in El Yunque. The immersive culinary adventure in Loiza. Puerto Rico is a hotbed for sustainable travel. And now it’s making it official.  In a move that underscores Puerto Rico’s growing commitment to …

Puerto Rico’s best-kept secret is its early summer shoulder season

With its palm-fronted beaches, dramatic natural wonders and colonial-era cities, Puerto Rico calls out like a beacon during winter. Snowbirds are drawn down to the tropics in droves, marking a high season from December through April, with higher airfare …

Democrats take aim at Puerto Rico tax perks for crypto investors

Democratic lawmakers on Monday introduced a bill to block investors from using Puerto Rico as a cryptocurrency tax haven — a proposal unlikely to advance without Republican support and as Congress prioritizes extending the 2017 tax cuts. Under current laws …

Puerto Rico considers dropping its power grid manager after widespread blackout

Following a widespread power outage that hit Puerto Rico last week, local officials are awaiting a detailed explanation from Luma Energy, the private company responsible for transmitting and distributing electricity across the U.S. territory. The blackout, …

Puerto Rico mulls dropping Luma Energy after latest blackout

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday urged people to moderate their energy consumption as she warned that the island has no additional power generation capability to fall back on days after a massive blackout hit the U.S. territory. Gov …

VI kicks off Puerto Rico push

A Virgin Islands delegation took the territory’s famous full moon parties abroad on April 12 by hosting an event at Vivo Beach Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Organised by the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission, the party drew more than 800 guests and …

Pierre woman to compete in national mother of the year competition this week in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico considers dropping its power grid manager after widespread blackout

US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End Crypto Tax Breaks in Puerto Rico

NY Rep. Nydia Velázquez introduced the “Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act” The bill aims to close loopholes allowing crypto investors to avoid federal taxes in Puerto Rico Critics claim crypto investors have driven up housing costs without …