Experience the heartbeat of Puerto Rico in Caguas

(BPT) - Key takeaways Caguas is the "Heart and Center" of Puerto Rico that embodies the mixed cultural heritage of the Island and its people. The Criollo City is a culinary and cultural center where visitors can discover local cuisine and immerse …

What Puerto Rico's water crisis means for your vacation

Aug. 27, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Puerto Rico is experiencing a water crisis due to drought and infrastructure issues. While tourism is largely insulated from the crisis, visitors are encouraged to conserve water. The island of enchantment is struggling right …

Puerto Rico earn World Cup 2027 spot

Puerto Rico emerged as the fifth NORCECA team to secure a spot at the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup, after the hosts of the event – Canada and the Unites States – and the teams that finished third and fourth at the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Volleyball …

Governor Announces USDA Approval of Drought Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico

Governor of Puerto Rico Jenniffer González-Colón today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a Drought Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico. The formal request was submitted on August 10 to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture …

Puerto Rico’s Film Industry Grows

Marriott Transforms Puerto Rico Courtyard by Marriott into a New Beach Resort

Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort After a $38 million renovation, Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort is now open in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Marriott completely overhauled the former Courtyard by Marriott property, which the company has operated for 23 years. …

Governor uses Wall Street as a showcase for Puerto Rico

Although Puerto Rico did not hold an initial public offering (IPO) and did not issue debt in the markets, Governor Jenniffer González Colón took advantage of yesterday's opening ceremony of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to promote the island as …

US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. government announced a drought disaster on Wednesday for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief in sight. More than 33% of Puerto Rico is …

Puerto Rico Is Not a State: Why Not?

Puerto Rico has been a possession of the United States since 1898 — that’s more than a century and a quarter. Puerto Rico is not the only territory of the United States, but it is the only one with a large enough population to be a state and the only one …

Puma Energy Now Supplying Bunker Fuels in Puerto Rico

The company can deliver bunkers across the island by barge, pipeline and truck. Image Credit: Puma Energy Puma Energy, a subsidiary of commodity trading firm Trafigura, has announced that it is now supplying bunker fuels in Puerto Rico in the Caribbean …