The town of Villa Riva, on the island of Cuba, is known as a seaside paradise for its white sand beaches and beach volleyball.But for some locals, there is a darker side to the town: Its residents are largely poor and have no access to the health care that the island’s residents do.Villa Robias is […]
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‘Puerto Rico’s’ Puerto Rican-owned island will be renamed after slain cop
San Juan is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the death of the first police officer to be killed in the line of duty in the United States.The new Puerto Rico police station is being built on a former police headquarters, where Puerto Rico Police Chief Ricardo Ramos, the first Puerto Rican police chief to be […]
Caribbean villas to be renovated to meet environmental standards
Gables villas are a popular tourist attraction and have long been considered an important part of the Maldives’ cultural heritage.But they have been undergoing major renovations to be more environmentally friendly, as part of a $25 million renovation effort announced Thursday.In 2017, the Maldivian government said it planned to renovate the villas, including adding more […]