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Puerto Rico governor pledges to improve island’s crumbling power grid after repeated outages
Puerto Rico’s governor has pledged to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address ...
In Puerto Rico, tensions rise over the private electricity operator
Twice since the end of 2024, massive outages have plunged this US Caribbean territory into darkness, amid a severe energy ...
Connecticut-Puerto Rico trade commission established
The Governor signed an act Friday establishing a Connecticut-Puerto Rico trade commission. Watch the full video at 5:30 p.m.
Gov. Lamont greenlights creation of Connecticut-Puerto Rico Trade Commission
The 23-member commission designed to deepen economic ties between CT and Puerto Rico has been 'a long time in the making,' ...
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Fort Buchanan Participates in Puerto Rico's Emergency Preparedness Summit
Col. John D. Samples, commanding officer of Fort Buchanan; Command Sgt. Maj. Kimberly D. Bergman-Gándara, installation ...
Puerto Rico federal court allows 'X' as a third gender choice on birth certificates
Activists are celebrating a decision by Puerto Rico's federal district court to allow nonbinary and gender nonconforming people to update their birth certificates.
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Lamont, Puerto Rican Officials Celebrate Formation of Puerto Rico Trade Commission at Bill Signing in Bridgeport
In front of a flag-waving crowd and with traditional music booming from a live band, Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation ...
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USVI Governor and Lieutenant Governor Now Rank Among Top-Paid in U.S., Far Outpacing Puerto Rico as Pay Raises Spark Outcry
Unlike Puerto Rico, which has no official lieutenant governor position, the USVI maintains both roles with full-time ...
$365M slated for solar projects in Puerto Rico will be diverted to power grid, sparking outcry
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday that $365 million originally slated for solar ...
Puerto Rico Supreme Court allows 'X' as a third gender choice on birth certificates
Activists on Monday celebrated a decision by Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court to allow nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people to update their birth certificates. The ruling comes after a group of six ...