Puerto Rico

left catastrophic damage all around Puerto Rico. . Many people are stuck on the island because the transportation facilities are still closed. On the same note Dozens of cities remain inhabitable, and the people have abounding needs for help. So all across the map there are complications throughout the Puerto Rican territory. On September 30, the Cruise line The Royal Caribbean canceled their Adventures of the Seas trip to help out San Juan, a city in Puerto Rico. They are providing the…

Bolero reaches Puerto Rico Music Scene Generally, when you discuss about Puerto Rico’s music, some of the first things that occur to your mind include dynamic and a diversity of cultural resources. In addition to the original Puerto Rico music, nowadays, the musical scene of this country is also influenced by genres coming from other cultures, as well. One of these genres is bolero, which originates from Cuba. Having its origins in Cuba, bolero has quickly reached the souls of Puerto Ricans, so…

Aside from Puerto Rico’s rich culture, their scrumptious cuisine is widely renowned. Throughout the island, Puerto Rico offers a variety of food and beverages. Southern countries with a dense population have the expectation of serving bland food. However, Puerto Rico demolishes all those expectations. A home-made meal prepared by the locals keeps everyone’s mouth watering and wanting more. Puerto Rico’s most traditional dish is a hearty gumbo, Asopao de Pollo which is a Chicken and Rice Gumbo.…

tropical paradise wishing you never had to leave? Well the truth is, you can live in paradise all year-round! Puerto Rico is an island paradise that offers mild climate, gorgeous scenery, friendly people, and culture galore. It also offers a variety of housing options like condos with ocean front views and in-town rental apartments. Are You Thinking of Moving to Puerto Rico? Moving to Puerto Rico from the United States may be easier than you imagine. For starters, since it is part of the U.S.,…

primaries, Puerto Rico’s worsening economic situation is still continuing without getting the attention of many. The national debt has gone up to 72 billion dollars and the approximate debt for each citizen is around 20.700 dollars. The current congress, also known as the 114th Congress, is trying to take steps in bringing a stop to this crisis or at least improve the current situation. There are about 65 bills and 2 resolutions that will have an effect on the situation in Puerto Rico.…

in any way they possibly can. This time, another hurricane just hit Puerto Rico, and some of the biggest celebrities did it again. Interesting Fact Most people, Americans or not, are thinking why so many people in the United States are so keen on helping Puerto Rico, especially celebrities. Well, for the benefit of the doubt, Puerto Rico is in fact a U.S. territory just like Guam. That is why a lot…

Program . My goal is to become a pharmacist. This means that one of my fundamental values is helping people. Sickness and disaster is rampant in countless places across the globe, but I believe that healing begins at home. This is why I would choose Puerto Rico as a destination for a Mercer on Mission Program. Just four…

challenging event for me was moving from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia then again to Jersey. I was about thirteen to fourteen when my mother told me that we were moving from our little home on Puerto Rico. I was shocked when she told me about the moving. Everything I knew and loved overseas, the befriended people, the family, and the wonderful food. All staying there, while I moved away from all of it. But at the same time I was feeling relieved, because Puerto Rico, the area we used to live…

goals is to really live my life. The three countries that I absolutely want to travel to is Puerto Rico, France, and Australia. Each one of these countries is very culturally diverse. In this essay, I will explain why I want to travel to these countries. The first country I would travel to is Puerto Rico. The main reason for wanting to travel here is because my father’s side of the family comes from Puerto Rico. I would like to see where my family comes from and to meet my family members that…

The food wasn’t the only reason I flew out to Puerto Rico. I was there to escape from the cold weather I had back home, the rain, the snow, the darkness, the layers of clothes and wind. I could not wait to enjoy the sun, the beach, the coqui(a frog you are only able to find on the island) the fresh ocean water, the mountains, sand in between my toes and the beautiful palm trees that had coconuts hanging. I sat on my grandmother’s porch the sun was beaming against my face. My cheeks felt like a…