The Puerto Rico Orthopedic Center of the University of Puerto Rico’s Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital in Carolina this week began performing the first knee replacement operation with Mako SmartRobotics robotic technology. The robot — which the hospital said is unique to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the Central America region — is used to perform […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved an obligation of some $18.4 million for permanent repairs to the Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium, a sports facility managed by the Municipality of Carolina. Aside from its sociocultural importance, the home of professional baseball’s Carolina Giants team “plays a very important role in Carolina’s economy,” the federal agency […]
In response to multiple incidents involving tourists reported in Carolina’s popular district of Isla Verde, the municipality is implementing stricter security measures by limiting transit on Isla Verde Avenue exclusively to locals between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., Thursday through Sunday. The night patrol will be conducted by a team of 30 officers from Carolina’s […]