puerto rico

October 27, 2017

Thousands of Puerto-Ricans flee to Florida amidst prevailing blackout

Following the lingering suffering unleashed by Hurricane Maria which battered the Caribbean in September, tens of thousands of Puerto Rico residents are fleeing to Florida to find better survival. The island still struggles to regain power more than one month after the storm. About 70% of the approximately 3.4 million populated of the US territory,... Read More

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October 13, 2017

Trump expresses concern for Puerto Ricans amidst allegations of neglect

In a swift turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated his empathy and support for Puerto Ricans following the damage that plagued the island as a result of the category 5 Hurricane Maria that tore the US territory weeks ago. Amidst lingering suffering and complaints from the island residents, President Trump on Thursday... Read More

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October 12, 2017

FEMA officials can’t stay in Puerto Rico forever, Trump warns

President Trump on Wednesday lamented the state of damage in Puerto Rico after the most devastating Hurricane in the island “Hurricane Maria” made landfall weeks ago. President Trump equally issued a warning to the hurricane-ravaged island, saying the U.S. territory’s infrastructure was a mess before the storm and insisting that federal officials cannot stay on... Read More

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October 7, 2017

Patience Jonathan is now Michelle Obama; President Buhari was cloned | 5 most ridiculous news stories this week

(rɪˈdɪkjʊləs) We bring you a roundup of some of the most popular yet totally laughable stories that made the rounds this week – all the things your regular newsmakers said or did that made for the biggest and most awkward LOL moments. President Buhari was cloned in London Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Forget the dollar, let’s rebuild Puerto Rico | Gov Rosello begs bondholders

Following President’s Trump contemplated effort of wiping Puerto Rico’s debt so as to facilitate the rebuilding of the island, Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello has however told bondholders not to worry and help in the restoration of the Hurricane damaged territory. • Plea to bondholders Puerto Rico’s debt of $72 billion coupled with the aftermath... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Trump to request $29bn from Congress to help Puerto Rico

After receiving a briefing on the situation in Puerto Rico, followed by his personal visit to view the level of damage, President Trump upon his return to Washington is taking concerted efforts to salvage the devastation. The US President plans to ask Congress for $29 bn in emergency relief for Puerto Rico in the wake of... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Trump attacks media as he commends Puerto Rico relief operations

Reeling from his visit to Puerto Rico yesterday, where he had a briefing on the level of disaster on the island following the wrath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump has slammed the media for what described as “fake” news coverage of the event. The President in another tweet also blamed the media for a poor... Read More

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October 4, 2017

To save Puerto Rico, its debt must be wiped out – Trump

Shortly after returning to Washington from Puerto Rico where he went to access level of Hurricane damage and offer support, President granted an interview with Fox News, where he emphasised the need to wipe out the island’s debt in order to ensure a restoration of the city of about 3.5million people. Trump said during the... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Death toll in Puerto Rico doubles after Trump’s visit

In a shocking development, the number of death recorded as a result of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has risen to 34 , Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello announced Tuesday evening. Prior to his announcement and even during the briefing with President Trump yesterday in Puerto Rico, the number of fatalities was said to be... Read More

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October 3, 2017

San Juan Mayor, Yulin accepts Trump’s invitation to meet in Puerto Rico

Despite a past week of spats and war of words with one another, President Donald Trump has sent an invitation to San Juan Mayor, Carmen Yulin Cruz to join him in a briefing while he is in Puerto Rico today. Trump had called Yulin an “ingrate”, and a puppet to the opposition, Democrats and, also... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Donald Trump compares Puerto Rico disaster to Hurricane Katrina

U.S. President Donald Trump has lamented the horrifying level of devastation caused by the category 4 Hurricane Maria which recorded 16 casualties and, compared its effect to Hurricane Katrina, which is adjudged the costliest and one of the deadliest Hurricane in U.S. history. Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. gulf coast in 2005. In reaction, a... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Trump says Las Vegas shooter is “sick and demented”

President Trump says Stephen Paddock, the man responsible for the mass shooting in Las Vegas is sick and demented. Trump made the assertion on Tuesday in a brief chat with reporters on the White House South Lawn ahead of his trip to Puerto Rico. Trump, who praised the efforts of the Vegas police, said they... Read More

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September 30, 2017

“Such poor leadership ability” | Donald Trump attacks Puerto Rico mayor

U.S. President Donald Trump Saturday defended his administration’s hurricane recovery effort in Puerto Rico blasting San Juan Mayor, Carmen Yulin Cruz who is criticising the president’s effort to get supplies, electricity and other relief to the U.S. Island. “Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, who are... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Hurricane: Trump to visit Puerto Rico on Tuesday

Following the severe damage suffered by Puerto Rico after the island was battered by category 4 Hurricane Maria, President Trump has expressed his sadness at the ugly incident and ensured military officers are on ground to facilitate the relief efforts. Trump equally promised to visit the island on Tuesday and urged the media to present... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Puerto Rico’s Governor confirms Trump has responded to aid request

Contrary to circulating grievances over President Trump so-called poor handling of the Puerto Rico Hurricane disaster, Gov. Ricardo Rossello said Friday that the Trump administration has been responsive to his requests for aid. Rosello said: “I have to say that the administration has responded to our petitions. FEMA, Brock Long, has been on the phone... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Puerto Rico experiences improved relief aids after Hurricane Maria

As against earlier difficulties experienced in delivering relief aids to the hurricane battered Puerto Rico due to the damage suffered by the island, smile has begin to roll on the faces of Puerto Ricans as relief packages founds their way gradually to the island. Puerto Rico was left severely damaged by Hurricane Maria last week... Read More

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September 28, 2017

Hurricane Maria: Facebook donates $1.5million to Puerto Rico among other relief efforts

In its bid to contribute its own effort at relieving Puerto Ricans of the suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Maria, Facebook is sending employees to help restore communications in Puerto Rico. CEO of the tech giant, Mark Zuckerberg in a post announcing the company’s effort said: “We’re working to get Puerto Rico back... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Trump appreciates San Juan Mayor’s comment on Puerto Rico

In response to San Juan Island Mayor’s commendation of FEMA operations in Puerto Rico following the wrath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump has appreciated the Mayor for his kind words and gave assurance of adequate relief supplies. Cruz’s words was in response to Trump’s earlier statement that Texas and Florida are “doing great” after hurricanes... Read More

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September 21, 2017

Category 4 Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico

Puerto Ricans have been thrown into a long blackout following the knock of Hurricane Maria’s storm which made landfall early Wednesday morning with winds of 155mph (250kph) and massive flooding which knocked out the US territory’s power service on Wednesday, as roofs were torn off buildings and doors flew off their hinges. The category 4... Read More

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September 19, 2017

Trump declares emergency in Puerto Rico over Hurricane Maria

In the wake of Hurricane Maria, President Trump Tuesday declared an emergency in Puerto Rico after the Hurricane made landfall. The White House through a tweet wrote, “President Donald J. Trump Approves Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration” President Donald J. Trump Approves Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration: https://t.co/hUBCHmFQL3 — The White House 45 Archived (@WhiteHouse45) September 19, 2017 The... Read More

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September 5, 2017

After Harvey, another Hurricane set to besiege the US

The Caribbean has been forced to declare a State of emergency over another potential devastating Hurricane “Hurricane Irma”, growing into a category 4 storm and has been forecasted to begin buffeting the Caribbean on Tuesday. According to the Guardian, the storm on Monday night had maximum winds of 130mph (215km/h), but the United States National... Read More

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October 31, 2013

No woman no cry! Rihanna shows off her enviable figure in sultry snaps as she takes time out from touring Caribbean

She is performing in the Caribbean as part of her Diamonds World Tour. And Rihanna certainly looked as if she was in the holiday spirit as she posed for a series of sun-soaked Instagram snaps. In one shot the 25-year-old singer poses in a swimming pool wearing a pink and orange bikini with palm trees... Read More

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“I don’t want my wedding pictures to just be all over the place” – Uche Jombo

by Hauwa Gambo Uche Jombo announced her marriage a few weeks ago, and since then people have been itching for pictures of the wedding – especially since the actress and producer returned without her husband. Well, in this interview with BN, she says those pictures will be out soon – and she’s having a blast!... Read More

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