Responding to Texas Floods, Medical Needs in Rural Puerto Rico, and More

By Staff Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 575 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 15 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 8.9 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and...

Holyoke and Salinas, Puerto Rico, to play friendly match of volleyball on island

HOLYOKE — When Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia proposed a friendly volleyball match to the mayor of Salinas, Puerto Rico, Karilyn Bonilla Colon, last summer, it sparked more than just a game — it launched a cross-cultural exchange now gaining momentum...

18-year-old surfer bitten by shark in New Smyrna Beach

Yet another surfer got to experience what is a known risk in New Smyrna Beach: being bitten by a shark. An 18-year-old male surfer sustained a shark bite on his foot while surfing the self-proclaimed "Shark Bite Capital of the World" on Friday,...

Tourism officials announce Caribbean Airlines’ improved service to Trinidad and Puerto Rico

Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 17th, 2025 at 9:10 AM Hon.Denise-Charles-PembertonCaribbean Airlines’ (CAL) recently announced plans to expand its flight services to Dominica. Discover Dominica Authority issued a press release stating that...

2 Maricopa baseball players head to Puerto Rico for elite tournament

Two young baseball players from Maricopa will represent Team USA this month at an international youth tournament in Puerto Rico, following standout performances during the National Championship Sports season. Jaxton Deutschlander, 12, and Archer...

Myke Towers Takes Billboard on a Puerto Rican Adventure for ‘Island Boyz’: Watch

For Myke Towers, being an “Island Boy” means being ready for anything, at any time, while also being prepared to party. As he was literally counting the days with great excitement for the release of his new album, Island Boyz, in the vibrant heart...

Caribbean Airlines Expands Service to Dominica With New Puerto Rico Route, More Flights From Trinidad

In a major boost for regional air connectivity, Caribbean Airlines is launching a new route between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Dominica — and increasing flight frequency from Trinidad to the Nature Island. The new service re-establishes a critical...

Bad Bunny is hosting a blockbuster residency in the Puerto Rican capital San Juan that's expected to bring hordes of tourists to the island during its traditional low season

Lancaster roller derby player talks repping Team Puerto Rico in 2025 World Cup in Austria

Diosanny Rivera-Placido of Lancaster city is a busy person. She works as the women’s center director at Franklin & Marshall College and holds another job part-time. She reads. She hangs out with friends and family. But this month, she found the...

‘Seguimo’ Aquí’ is Another Way To Experience Bad Bunny’s Residency in Puerto Rico

If you’re in Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency, there’s a new interactive experience that just opened for his biggest fans. Concert goers can now embrace more culture from the island in Seguimo’ Aquí: The Experience...

‘X’ gender marker ruling sparks legal, political response in Puerto Rico

On June 3, 2025, Puerto Rico’s federal district court made history. It ruled that nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people may update their birth certificates with ‘X’. This is the result of a group of six nonbinary people who filed a lawsuit...

Benito is here to stay: Bad Bunny declares his love for Puerto Rico at the start of his 30 concerts on the island

Panting, Bad Bunny, dressed in a light pink suit and a pava, a traditional Puerto Rican straw hat, watches silently from the stage as 18,000 fans applaud him. The ovation seems to last an eternity until the Puerto Rican megastar, who by now has...

Crenshaw County students volunteer in Puerto Rico

Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1 of 3 Photos submitted | Students perform tree nursery maintenance at Para la Naturaleza. Photos submitted | Crenshaw County Students volunteer for cleanup efforts at Luquillo Beach. Photos submitted |...

World’s ten best holiday islands revealed – here’s how to find the two in Europe

THE top 10 islands in the world have been revealed, from Italian paradise to popular Greek gems. Online travel agency, Expedia, has formed its 'Hot List' for islands across the world, judging them on standout stays, affordability, flights and...

Spark by Hilton to debut in Puerto Rico

Hilton has announced the signing of Spark by Hilton Ponce, marking the upcoming debut of the premium economy brand in the Caribbean and Latin America. Scheduled to open in late 2025, the hotel will be located in Puerto Rico’s second largest city...

JetBlue Is Cutting Its Puerto Rico-Cancun Route 

JetBlue is cutting one of its routes within the Caribbean late next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier’s service between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cancun is flying its last frequency on Aug. 23, according to JetBlue’s website. The...

All the Surprise Guests at Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency (Updating)

Bad Bunny officially kicked off his summer residency No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on July 11. Produced by Noah Assad Presents and Move Concerts, the 30-day trek will wrap Sept. 14, with the first nine shows reserved...

The Best Photos from Bad Bunny’s Historic Puerto Rico Residency

Bad Bunny has always known how to throw a party, and his historic residency “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” in his beloved Puerto Rico is undoubtedly a very special one for him. The Latin superstar kicked off his 30-date run at the Coliseo de Puerto...

Bad Bunny urges Puerto Ricans to own their rhythm in emotional hometown show

A young woman emerged from the dark into a green and bushy clearing. Under the faux moonlight, she wandered the stage, speaking to herself. “Where’s my camera? I can’t believe I lost it. All my memories were there,” she said with a pang of panic...

Daytona commissioners discussing beach driving, dogs on beach tonight

DAYTONA BEACH — Got an opinion on beach driving and dogs on the beach? Most people in Volusia and Flagler counties do, and if you're specifically interested in what Daytona Beach city commissioners think about those two topics, you can hear what...