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All rights reserved Rising table tennis star Stuti Kashyap continues to make waves on the international circuit claiming gold and bronze medals in a dazzling display of talent and tenacity at the WTT Youth Contender Humacao 2025 Kashyap clinched the U17 Girls Singles title in commanding style She triumphed over Valentina Davila of Venezuela in the final (3-1: 11-6 after dispatching April Cintron Matos (Puerto Rico) 3-1 in the semifinals and Naymaris Hernandez (Puerto Rico) 3-0 in the quarterfinals Kashyap also overcame Danelys Cruz Rosario and Kailani Cruz Kashyap earned a well-deserved third-place finish She posted a remarkable 3-2 quarterfinal win against Kristal Melendez (Puerto Rico) before falling in the semifinals to fellow Puerto Rican Edmarie Leon Her group stage performance included wins over Natalia Cruzado (Puerto Rico) and Gilianie Avila (Puerto Rico) Kashyap also teamed up in the U19 Mixed Doubles with Rivera (Puerto Rico) narrowly losing 2-3 to Lopez/Medina (Puerto Rico) after a dominant 3-0 win over Torres/Cruzado (Puerto Rico) in the Round of 16 These exceptional performances further cement Kashyap’s status as a rising powerhouse in youth table tennis and a name to watch on the global stage and website in this browser for the next time I comment Please enter an answer in digits:three × 2 = This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Cover Page Legal HistorySports SearchDNER rangers find 2 dozen illegal crab traps in Humacao reserveThe San Juan Daily StarApr 11 min readBy The Star Staff Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez announced Monday that members of the agency’s Ranger Corps have seized about 25 crab traps in the Efraín Archilla Diez Nature Reserve in the Punta Santiago area of Humacao “Crab fishing in Puerto Rico’s nature reserves is strictly prohibited,” Quiles said in a written statement “During a routine inspection of the area on Sunday Ranger Corps personnel discovered around 25 traps This is completely unacceptable and should not occur again Quiles noted that the captured crabs were returned to the nature reserve while the seized traps will be held pending the identification of their owners which is why fishing is prohibited in nature reserves,” the DNER secretary added “This measure is essential for developing and maintaining that balance We thank the men and women of the Ranger Corps for their vigilance in all reserves Actions like yesterday’s and their prompt intervention help ensure the preservation of our natural resources.” known as the “Puerto Rico Fisheries Law,” outlines the regulations for fishing in Puerto Rico established in November 2010 by the DNER in alignment with existing laws While there are regulations regarding certain types of crab fishing in Puerto Rico but there are specific rules and restrictions including minimum size limits and prohibited species © 2025 The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico SearchEx-UPR president suggests former Humacao provost to replace FerraoThe San Juan Daily StarFeb 123 min readFormer University of Puerto Rico President José Saldaña believes that former UPR-Humacao chancellor Héctor Ríos Maury has the right stuff to lead the island’s main public university system out of a period of uncertainty.By The Star Staff Former University of Puerto Rico (UPR) President José Saldaña sent a letter to the UPR governing board recently expressing his support for Héctor Ríos Maury as the institution’s next president “In light of the resignation of President Luis Ferrao Héctor Ríos Maury as the next president of UPR,” Saldaña wrote Ríos Maury is fully aware of the current problems facing UPR and has proposed various solutions to address them and courage necessary to tackle these challenges effectively.” The letter comes days after Angélica Varela Llavona expressed interest in filling the seat to be left vacant by Ferrao Delgado Saldaña began his letter by sharing his longstanding connection with the University of Puerto Rico noting that he has been involved with the institution since he was 13 years old He attended the University of Puerto Rico High School (UHS) and later graduated with a doctorate degree in dental medicine (DMD) from the Medical Sciences Campus After serving in the United States Air Force he earned a master’s degree in public health (MPH) from the School of Public Health and completed postgraduate courses in epidemiology at the University of Minnesota He then began teaching at the School of Dental Medicine advancing to become dean of the School of Public Health “I mention this background because I feel a strong sense of gratitude to and familiarity with the institution,” Saldaña said “It concerns me deeply to see its current dire situation and I want to put forth options to restore its former prominence.” Saldaña highlighted the importance of restructuring the university in light of the ongoing and upcoming challenges that threaten its relevance for economic and social development He emphasized that whoever is selected as the next president must understand these challenges and recognize the need to act decisively Ríos Maury is a professor of management and international trade at the School of Business Administration at the UPR Río Piedras Campus resigned as chancellor of the UPR Humacao campus in 2019 following the finding of an internal audit related to certain contracts that officials said were awarded in an irregular manner Ríos Maury could not be reached for comment Ríos Maury has studied at various universities in the mainland United States the University of South Carolina and New York University as well as at Complutense University in Spain and the University of Strasbourg in France He is the author or co-author of six books He has also been a guest professor at universities in the United States and serves as a consultant and analyst for radio and television programs Saldaña added that Ríos Maury has a seventh book ready for publication early this year focusing on privatization models and contemporary aspects of geopolitics and international trade SearchHumacao gets a new police commissionerThe San Juan Daily StarJan 302 min readCol the new municipal police commissioner of HumacaoBy The Star Staff Humacao Mayor Rosamar Trujillo Plumey announced Wednesday the appointment of Col José Juan García Díaz as new municipal police commissioner With an accomplished 39-year career in the field of public safety and law enforcement García Díaz assumes the position with a firm commitment to strengthening security and working closely with communities in the eastern coastal municipality “The safety of our people is one of my most important priorities,” Trujillo Plumey said “With the appointment of José Juan García Díaz we reaffirm our commitment to provide greater peace of mind to our communities through efficient strategies and experienced leadership.” García Díaz has a long and solid career in the Puerto Rico Police Bureau where he held various positions at all ranks in the agency until reaching the rank of colonel He also served as municipal police commissioner in San Juan and performed functions such as head of security for the island State Department and La Fortaleza His experience also includes service as a task force agent in the U.S providing strategic knowledge in the fight against crime García Díaz is a professor at Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and has a masters degree in administration with a concentration in human resources plus a bachelor’s degree in administration with a concentration in management and studies in social sciences with a concentration in criminology “This appointment is part of our comprehensive strategy to improve security in Humacao,” the mayor said “We are confident that José Juan García Díaz’s experience and leadership will contribute to strengthening confidence in our municipal police and guaranteeing the protection of our citizens.” Puerto RicoChevron When you want all the amenities but not the crowds this off-the-beaten path boutique delivers especially for golfers and tennis enthusiasts Clay-tiled roofs and pastel pinks make this property appear to be in a perpetual state of sunset The resort includes amenities of a larger-scale stay—from a swim-up bar to beach beds to tennis courts—but with an intimate guest count Art in the room mimics the beautiful greenery Trova Coastal Kitchen combines the talents of “Top Chefs” Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth with the local culinary artistry of chef Julio Cartagena with a menu focusing on tapas and handcrafted cocktails There’s also a more casual café for al fresco dining Palmas Del Mar is a longstanding gated community in Humacao, once a hub for the sugar cane trade. It lies an hour away from San Juan on the southeastern coast of Puerto Rico, a hotspot for the boating crowd. The neighboring fishing village of Naguabo is worth a visit for the seafood restaurants. Energetic, responsive and eager-to-please. Bikes are available for rent, great for exploring the community beyond the hotel. The property includes a “zero-entry” family pool. An equestrian center is also a popular choice for a family ride on the beach. The resort sits among a Pterocarpus forest and turtle nesting area. The Palmas Del Mar community is home to 25 tennis courts, 2 pro golf courses and a marina that offers moorings for yachts. Yoga and meditation classes are offered at the fitness center. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Puerto Rico is in the heart of “hurricane alley” in the Caribbean and has been the target of many brutal storms over the years. In 2017 Hurricane Maria slammed into the island with 155 mph winds and torrential rain, right on the heels of Hurricane Irma. It caused a social catastrophe, mainly because of the effects of Puerto Rico’s colonial status and capitalist social relations. This year tropical storm Ernesto, much weaker than Maria, hit Puerto Rico Aug. 14. “Even though it really wasn’t that bad a storm,” retired teacher Mildred Laboy told the Militant by phone from Humacao, Puerto Rico, Aug. 16, “we’re still without electricity and water.” Ernesto left 728,000 households and businesses without power and thousands without water, including in Humacao, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Maria in 2017. A week after Ernesto, there were still  more than 41,000 households lacking power, Luma said. Since then, the U.S. colony’s already fragile electrical system has deteriorated — while prices went up. Making everything worse, the government privatized the electrical system, Laboy said. They gave control of the grid to Luma Energy, a U.S.-Canadian venture, in 2021, and control of the generating plants to Genera PR, a subsidiary of U.S.-based New Fortress Energy, in 2023. Many workers on the island were opposed, seeing this as one more move to take advantage of Puerto Rico’s colonial status to enrich foreign capitalists. “Luma said it was prepared, but they didn’t even keep up trimming the trees that threaten power lines during a storm,” Laboy said. Blackouts are common, including two just in the days before the storm arrived, she said. In fact, Luma admits there has been a 19% increase in blackouts over the last year. The contracts to Luma and Genera PR are lucrative. Under the terms of its 15-year deal, the government is paying Luma more than $100 million a year. In addition Luma controls some $10 billion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, ostensibly to modernize the antiquated and deteriorating equipment, a result of decades of decapitalization when it was government run. Luma claims that’s not enough and is asking for $200 million more a year. The government pays Genera PR $22.5 million a year. When Luma took over the grid, it refused to honor the contract with UTIER, the electrical workers union, and most union linesmen took other government jobs or retired. “Privatization has been a failure,” José Rodríguez Vélez, organizational secretary of the Movimiento Solidario Sindical union federation, which organizes workers at Pepsi, Coke and other workplaces, told the Militant from San Juan. “Luma and Genera PR don’t care if people have light or not, all they care about is their profits.” Instead of putting the utility in the hands of capitalist privateers, “the government should guarantee electricity as an essential service provided at a reasonable price,” he said. Carlos Rodríguez, a truck driver and leader of the Broad Front of Truckers, said that when the electrical system was turned over to Luma and Genera PR, the government said it would turn around the long-neglected electrical system. “They blamed the workers, the UTIER union, the linesmen” for the disaster after Maria, he said. But “since privatization it’s just gotten worse.” Laboy said working people in Humacao have become accustomed to the frequent blackouts. “We do what we always do, help each other,” she said, noting that Arecma, a community group she belongs to, set up a kitchen to provide low-cost meals to those who need them. HUMACAO (Baloncesto Superior Nacional) - Christian Dalmau came one rebound shy of a triple-double as he led Vaqueros de Bayamon to a 92-83 win over Caciques de Humacao in Baloncesto Superior Nacional of Puerto Rico.\r\n\r\nDalmau, the favourite to win the league's Most Valuable Player award, scored 31 points, handed out 10 assists and grabbed nine rebounds as ... HomeNewsPUR - Dalmau leads Bayamon to victory, Quebradillas near perfect in defeat of San GermanFIBA BasketballPUR - Dalmau leads Bayamon to victory Quebradillas near perfect in defeat of San GermanHUMACAO (Baloncesto Superior Nacional) - Christian Dalmau came one rebound shy of a triple-double as he led Vaqueros de Bayamon to a 92-83 win over Caciques de Humacao in Baloncesto Superior Nacional of Puerto Rico the favourite to win the league's Most Valuable Player award handed out 10 assists and grabbed nine rebounds as .. Golf to Open 2024 Spring Season in Puerto Rico2.7.24 | Men's Golf Details: cache-fra-eddf8230165-FRA 1746481505 3546675685 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Angel Rodriguez stood on the porch of his apartment overlooking the bay of San Juan a military helicopter was lifting off from an airstrip near the city’s convention center where the hurricane relief effort was being staged Lea estahistoria en español. / Read this story in Spanish. But Rodriguez said that compared to the east side of the island where he grew up -- where the hurricane first made landfall -- the city looks like “Disneyland.” “I do a comparison between this tourist zone where you find everything I’ve crossed with people who have no oxygen in their tanks Rodriguez said not much has changed on the ground But the hurricane has radically changed his personal life His son moved with his ex-wife to live with family in Orlando -- and his parents left to temporarily stay with his brother in Connecticut But Rodriguez said that after seeing the storm’s destruction in his hometown of Humacao he’d go to a hotel to find Wi-Fi and apply for jobs -- and then all these little towns that are near the east side and the eye came through,” Rodriguez said Rodriguez said he is now training for a job with the Small Business Administration where he’ll be working with homeowners and renters impacted by the storm he was making daily trips to Humacao to deliver supplies and check in on people who were cut off from family members back on the mainland.   Rodriguez took us to the resort community he grew up in -- Las Palmas del Mar life inside the resort seemed to be getting back to normal; we saw a family riding around on a golf cart and even a woman washing her car in her driveway But outside of the walls of the gated community There's no water and the [water trucks came] two times She stood on a street corner with a group of neighbors in the afternoon heat  And it’s causing all kinds of problems -- making it hard for people to bathe their bed-ridden parents Rodriguez said he’d try to to connect Castro with a nonprofit on the mainland that wanted to donate water filters “I’m going to come back with these filters. I’m waiting on this company to donate 100 buckets of five-gallon-buckets -- and we’re going to filter the creek,” Rodriguez told Castro. A week later -- he came back with a nonprofit to deliver the filters.  Rodriguez took us to one of the town’s highest mountain peaks where a local organization has been serving free meals there to residents facing long lines and limited supply at grocery stores Rosalina Abreú has been leading the effort She said she was standing at a site that was an undisturbed It’s here that an annual festival was held under what was a lush forest canopy before the hurricane’s powerful winds tore through the mountainside But these nearly barren trees are the new reality and Abreú said they just have to get used to it “The good is that now you can see your neighbor who WNPR's Jeff Cohen contributed to this report This story is part of “The Island Next Door,” WNPR’s reporting project about Puerto Rico and Connecticut after Hurricane Maria Receive daily news and talk from Connecticut Public Radio directly to your inbox Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight have been covered with a storm of color since 2018 thanks to the new urban restoration project and art festival "Humacao Grita." The festival has allowed local and international muralists to participate in the restoration of the town’s urban center by adopting a wall and showing off their talent and passion the organizers decided to break new ground by showcasing only female artists The organizer of the event and member of the Club Altrusa Humacao Chapter stated that the decision to make this year's event a women-only one was because they wanted to bring attention to the importance of giving women equal platforms as so far as urban art events go “Puerto Rico has many women muralists but [whenever there's a festival] only a few are chosen [to participate] or they don’t get invited at all," said Vázquez Velázquez The theme of this year’s festival was “Womanhood” Vázquez Velázquez explained that every artist had the opportunity to reflect on and illustrate the different aspects of being a woman within the 12 murals created at this year's edition the Venezuelan environmental activist and artist Heidi “Hachemar” Martínez decided to display nature’s femininity a mermaid holds various eggs that resemble the planets with the earth being the one she holds up close to her chest Hachemar evokes the themes of fertility and rebirth hoping to educate onlookers about the environmental impact done to our planet and the importance of climate consciousness This women collective founded in 2013 is known for its political murals that integrate cultural elements while discussing social issues regarding women and colonialism in their interpretation of the engraving style associated with artists Lorenzo Homar and Rafael Tufiño and based on the character of the famous plena song “Cortaron a Elena”; which tells the story of a beautiful woman that was violently attacked by a man who wanted to court her The collective also depicted another plena song but illustrated in the pseudo-realist style they are known for they chose as inspiration a song by the all-female group Plena Combativa Titled "Libre y Peligrosa" (Free and Dangerous) this song about the danger that women pose to the imperialist white supremacist heteropatriarchy has a chorus that has become the anthem of the plight against gender violence that targets women The mural integrates various paintings of women protesting which include anonymous figures and renowned local feminist activists Colectivo Moriviví tends to avoid big commercial art festivals preferring to participate in community driven events They are very conscious of the messages in their pieces and how they can help contribute to the communities in which they are created When asked by THE WEEKLY JOURNAL about why they chose urban art over traditional canvas painting collective member Sharon González said that by working on murals they live "the meaningful exchange you have when producing public art." "In public spaces we get to interact with the community That’s an exchange that making art for museums doesn’t give you much of,” she said Colectivo Moriví shares the event organizer's belief that urban art is an educational weapon “Art should be accessible to all communities to analyze why things happen and why it’s important to talk about these themes," González added Another powerful mural featured in the event was created by Diane MsBles Mixing classic urban typeface graffiti with contemporary themes the mural reads: “I am the outcry of the ones that don’t have a voice." This piece is a tribute to the women who have been killed by their partners in Puerto Rico throughout 2019 The names of these victims are also featured in the background of the mural in an explosion of vibrant colors which contrast with the quote written in a strong as its intent is to highlight the urgency of the issue of gender violence Vázquez Velázquez notes that ever since the first edition of "Humacao Grita" there has been a boost of activity in the area “I have even received phone calls [to my personal phone] from tourists asking for guided tours of the murals." Luckily, you don’t need her phone number to visit the murals. If you wish visit Humacao to take in the murals, you can log on to www.humacaogrita.com and access an interactive map that displays the location of the 38 murals along with the name of their respective artists If a guided experience is of your preference you can contact the city's Department of the Arts Culture and Tourism by calling (787) 285-3550 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The Grises de Humacao defeated the Bravos de Cidra in the seven-game final series and claimed the 2021 title in the Puerto Rico Superior Double-A League The win came after an emotional game seven in front of 3,500 fans at the Jesus Maria Freire Stadium in Cidra The Grises also survived two elimination games before clinching the title with the game-seven win It's the second title in the history of the Grises who hadn't celebrated a Double-A championship since 1951 and the fans supported us from day one," commented Juan Igor Gonzalez is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star hitter He managed Puerto Rico to the Central American and Caribbean Games 2018 and the Pan American Games 2019 titles He also led Puerto Rico in the WBSC Premier12 2019 and the Olympic Qualifiers The Superior Double-A League is the second tier of competition in Puerto Rico behind the professional Roberto Clemente Winter League (LBPRC) "We achieved what six months ago seemed impossible," commented José Daniel Quiles Rosas the Puerto Rican Baseball Federation President everybody thought it would be difficult to run the season." The COVID-19 pandemic forced the federation to cancel the 2020 season for the first time in 82 years "that baseball was going to come back with fans in the standing We wanted to give joy to Puerto Rican families." You may also be interested in:- 2021 Puerto Rico Superior Double-A League preview Sitemap Media Data Protection Contacts Avenue Général-Guisan, 45 CH-1009 Pully | Switzerland The WBSC is recognised as the sole competent authority in Baseball and Softball by the International Olympic Committee