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Chairman of the Board of Puerto Rican Bank Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy That Led to Bank’s Collapse

Chairman of the Board of Puerto Rican Bank Pleads Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Wire Fraud Conspiracy That Led to Bank’s Collapse

The chairman of the board of Nodus International Bank (Nodus), a Puerto Rican international banking entity, pleaded guilty today for his role in leading a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $13.6 million from Nodus, which ultimately led to...

Owner:  American Government
Dunkirk men charged with defrauding the United States and theft of government funds

Dunkirk men charged with defrauding the United States and theft of government funds

BUFFALO, N.Y. –U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Lamont Brown, 37, and Jesus Ramos, 41, both of Dunkirk, NY, with conspiracy to defraud the United States and theft of...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Eli Lilly and Company Investment of $5 Billion in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Eli Lilly and Company Investment of $5 Billion in Virginia

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation is moving forward with plans for a $5 billion state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will generate 650 high-wage...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Stein Calls For $13.5 Billion In New Funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery

Governor Stein Calls For $13.5 Billion In New Funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery

NORTH CAROLINA, September 15 - Today in Flat Rock, Governor Stein announced that he is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small businesses,...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Stein Calls For $13.5 Billion In New Funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery

Governor Stein Calls For $13.5 Billion In New Funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery

Today in Flat Rock, Governor Stein announced that he is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small businesses, supporting local government...

Owner:  American Government
Pentagon head goes to Puerto Rico amongst tensions with Venezuela
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 14: Bad Bunny performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) OAN Staff Blake Wolf and...

Owner:  Robert Herring Sr.
Puerto Rico Watches Dominican Republic's Corporate Tourism Offensive
Puerto Rico Seeks Maritime Cargo Opportunities

Puerto Rico Seeks Maritime Cargo Opportunities

The executive director of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PPPA), Norberto Negrón Díaz, held a series of meetings with officials from the Panama Canal Authority Board in an effort to highlight the island as a maritime destination for cargo...

Owner:  Salvador Hasbun Martinez
Trouble in Paradise? The IRS Is Taking a Hard Look at Puerto Rican Tax Breaks

Trouble in Paradise? The IRS Is Taking a Hard Look at Puerto Rican Tax Breaks

A decade ago, the IRS audited and brought cases against numerous taxpayers who claimed residency in the U.S. Virgin Islands to take advantage of a highly touted benefit whereby bona fide Virgin Islands residents could claim a 90 percent tax credit...

Owner:  Aviva Cuyler
Gangs: war within the law

Gangs: war within the law

Many people, including this newspaper, will welcome Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ signal that his proposed “global war on drugs” was intended to be conducted with respect for international law and human rights. The Jamaican leader’s comment on...

Owner:  One Caribbean Media Ltd (Dawn Thomas CEO)
Bad Bunny to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show: What to know about the Puerto Rican superstar
Legal Ethics Roundup: AZ Adds Tech Duty For Judges, TX Drops ABA, Sanctions for Protecting Immigration Client, $24,400 Fine For AI Misuse, Ethics Of A Weaponized DOJ, Barrett On Recusals & More
Mayor Adams Drops Out: What Comes Next?

Mayor Adams Drops Out: What Comes Next?

What does Eric Adams’s exit from the 2025 mayoral race mean for New York City’s political future? Rob Henderson, Nicole Gelinas, John Ketcham, and Rafael Mangual assess how the sitting mayor’s withdrawal reshapes the race for City Hall and analyze...

Owner:  Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Foster care concerns; Puerto Rican pride; Kensington shortfalls | Morning roundup

Foster care concerns; Puerto Rican pride; Kensington shortfalls | Morning roundup

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Bubble in the wind (Photo by @bookczuk) Community members are lobbying ahead of a City Council hearing this week for long-sought reforms to Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services, citing years of systemic problems....

Owner:  WHYY Inc
Amgen Expands Puerto Rico Plant With $650 Million Investment

Amgen Expands Puerto Rico Plant With $650 Million Investment

Amgen announced plans to invest $650 million to expand its U.S. manufacturing, adding nearly 750 new jobs and increasing production What’s Related The funding will be used to expand operations at the company’s biologics facility in Juncos, Puerto...

Owner:  Brian Ceraolo
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