Indiana woman drowns trying to save girlfriend from Puerto Rico riptide

An Indiana woman drowned while trying to save her girlfriend from a riptide on what was supposed to be a getaway trip to Puerto Rico. The body of Cimone Dawson, 22, was recovered in San Juan Monday — nearly 24 hours after she vanished beneath the waves, …

This Week in Travel: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Distrito T-Mobile

LED displays, funky art, restaurants, and even one of the longest ziplines in the world. Puerto Rico’s Distrito T-Mobile entertainment district is a whole lot of fun, no matter what time of the day you go. Just ask CNC3 producer Brent Pinheiro who joined …

In Puerto Rico, a Group-Focused Property Spruces Up

Set on the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico less than 5 miles from the El Yunque Rainforest, the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort is in the midst of a full-property refresh that should be complete for fall 2025. The project will be …

Waterbury's Puerto Rican community celebrates 2nd annual ‘Borifest'

It's a Puerto Rican weekend in Waterbury. On Saturday, hundreds came out for the second annual Borifest at Hamilton Park.  "It is amazing. Last year, we grew out of Washington Park. This park is double in size," said Rafael Feliciano-Roman, …

Tragic reason woman, 22, waded into Puerto Rico ocean where she drowned

A 22-year-old women from Indiana, who drowned while on vacation in Puerto Rico had gone into the water to rescue her girlfriend, after she became caught up in a strong rip current in the area.  Cimone (Alicea) Dawson had been visiting Condado Beach in San …

Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Clarifies the Application of Act No. 27-2024

On September 10, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor issued an Opinion (No. 2024-02) to clarify and provide additional information about the application of Act No. 27-2024, known as the "Act to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the …

USACE South Atlantic Division Commander Visits Puerto Rico to Advance Regional Projects

San Juan, Puerto Rico - With the purpose of attending strategic events that will accelerate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission in Puerto Rico, Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, commander of the South Atlantic Division, visited the island earlier this month. …

Woman drowns in Puerto Rico saving girlfriend from rip currents, family says 

Puerto Rico Penthouse Sold in Record-Breaking Transaction 

A Puerto Rico penthouse has been sold in a record-breaking transaction, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The penthouse at 1004 Ashford Avenue was sold for $13.442 million, the highest condo sale ever in the capital of San Juan.  To access this …

VI rugby players to open season with friendly game in Puerto Rico

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rugby players in the Virgin Islands are currently getting in shape for a friendly game against Puerto Rico later this month. The friendly on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in San Juan, will kickstart the season for the BVI Rugby …