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Puerto Rico Debuts Premium Artisanal Rum Collection, Reinforcing Its Title as the Rum Capital of the World
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Puerto Rico has taken a bold step forward in the evolution of its iconic rum industry with the launch of eight new artisanal brands in the U.S. market. This unprecedented expansion of...

AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 1,155 pounds of cocaine near southwestern Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Tuesday arresting 3 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 1,155 pounds (524 kilograms) of...

Governor Hochul and Labor Leaders Announce Landmark Victory to Raise Wages and Improve Benefits for Workers at LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport Cleaner Cristiana Mendez said, “Every day, my co-workers and I work hard to make the journey into and out of New York as smooth as possible for all travelers. But until now, we haven’t had paid time off to take our own trips and...

Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernández Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Pablo José Hernández...

CBP seizes 518 pounds of cocaine inside an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operational components, Air and Marine Operations and the US Border Patrol, found a vessel Sunday with 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The estimated value...

AMO partakes in international maritime interdiction and seizure of 1440 kilograms of cocaine in BVI
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, collaborated with Dutch, French and British law enforcement in an operation last week that resulted in the seizure of...

Rare Coin Values Surpass Auction Estimates, Set New Records in U.S. and International Markets
Hard Asset Management highlights examples of exceptional long-term coin appreciation as collector and investor interest grows worldwide for select rarities SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The rare coin market continues...

Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
The program will run now through September 1, 2025 STATEWIDE, Del. (June 18, 2025) – Actively serving military members and their families have the opportunity to visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums...

Investing in New York's Puerto Rican Communities
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new investments into nonprofit organizations whose missions are to advance and promote Puerto Rican culture, arts and education statewide. Puerto Rican culture is firmly grounded in New York State and across...

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Earlier today, Governor Hochul marched in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. B-ROLL: B-Roll is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO: The event is available to stream on...

787 Coffee Joins World of Coffee Geneva 2025 - Bringing Innovation to Continue Leading NYC Specialty Coffee
Puerto Rican-Owned Coffee Company Brings Global Sustainability Insights to Transform New York City's Coffee Culture and bring innovation to 787 Coffee shops. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 787 Coffee, recognized...

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Buffalo arrest one of Puerto Rico's most wanted
LANCASTER, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Puerto Rican man impersonating a Colombian National who presented to agents a counterfeit lawful permanent resident card. On June 5, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Buffalo Station...

NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE HONORS PUERTO RICAN COMMUNITY OF ATLANTA, GA ON JUNE 8th CELEBRATION
NEW YORK, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Puerto Rican Day Parade has announced the selection of the Puerto Rican community in Atlanta as its stateside honoree for this year’s annual celebration of Puerto Rican...

Carlos Ponce Joins MariVi the Master Navigator as the Voice of Papá in Breakout Animated Series Now Streaming on Nuestra.TV and YouTube
[Media: Access more images and video HERE] LOS ANGELES, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emmy-winning actor, Latin Grammy nominated artist, and international screen star Carlos Ponce has joined the animated children’s series MariVi the Master...

News Release – DOH Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH FINK DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE DOH REPORTS NINTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 25-073 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...

Whitehouse Statement on GAO Finding that Trump Broke the Law by Blocking Zero-Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
Washington, D.C.—Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement after the Government Accountability Office found that the Trump...

Chuck E. Cheese Partners with The Toy Foundation™ to Celebrate International Day of Play
IRVING, Texas, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s leading family entertainment fun center, is celebrating the power of play by partnering with The Toy Foundation™, which delivers play to millions of children when they...

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF FINANCIAL ADVISOR NABIL 'BILO' BOUAB: $1.1 MILLION IN FINRA ARBITRATION CLAIMS RECENTLY FILED
If You Suffered Losses With Bilo Bouab at American Portfolios or Garden State Securities, Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National investment loss and securities...

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMERSON EQUITY CUSTOMERS WHO SUFFERED LOSSES IN GWG L BONDS
If You Suffered Losses in GWG L Bonds at Emerson Equity Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes continues...

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SPRING HILLS HOLDINGS & GWG INVESTORS WHO SUFFERED INVESTMENT LOSSES
If You Suffered Losses With Financial Advisor Will Young at Kingswood Capital, Please Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm...