In a hotly contested 2004 general election that was reminiscent of the 2000 Presidential race, the Puerto Rico Elections Commission (CEE) declared Popular Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate Anibal Acevedo Vila the winner. Yet, information has come to light that points to the possibility that the governor may have been elected due to the power of a prison gang. Unlike the U.S. Penal Code, which prohibits convicted felons from voting in U.S. elections, Puerto Rico's laws allow prisoners to vote. According to confidential sources, in the 2004 gubernatorial election, Puerto Rican ...

Accommodation Choices for Puerto Rico Vacations When planning for your trip to Puerto Rico, you might be interested in the different accommodation choices that you can book for your trip. Hotels and other accommodations in Puerto Rico can match a traveler’s budget and preferences. In the paradise island of Puerto Rico hotels come in a wide array of choices from budget-friendly hotels to luxurious 5 –star accommodations; there is surely a perfect hotel waiting for you to stay while in Puerto Rico. There are many 4 and 5-star hotels in the island as well as posh resorts with spas, casino...

Enjoy the Best Dining Experience in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico takes pride in its rich gastronomic culture which makes dining one of the top things to do while on Puerto Rico vacations. For one, the local cuisine of Puerto Rico is simply sumptuous which is usually made of pork and local crops; with this, you should not miss this local cuisine during your Puerto Rico vacations. Aside from traditional cuisine, there are many restaurants in Puerto Rico that serve different types of cuisines like French, Spanish, American, Japanese and even Thai. Aside from food, dining in Puerto is simply in...

Why Everyone Should Spend Their Vacation in Puerto Rico With its pristine beaches and fine weather, the Caribbean is a popular tourist destination and one of the most famous islands is Puerto Rico. As the largest island in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico offers many things to anyone who wishes to spend a getaway in this island paradise. Likewise, the island takes pride in its centuries old historical landmarks and sights like forts, plantations and houses. This island is also the perfect place to escape the cold since it experiences a sunny weather all year round. Topped with all these att...

Why Everyone Should Spend Their Vacation in Puerto Rico There is no doubt that the Caribbean is one of the top destinations for a holiday and one of the most popular is the island of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is the largest in the region and is noted for its beaches, casinos and most of all, golf. Likewise, the island takes pride in its centuries old historical landmarks and sights like forts, plantations and houses. Likewise, you can escape to this paradise anytime of the year as this place experiences perfect sunny weather all year round. Topped with all these attractions and activit...

When you've got a city that's over 400 years old, it's a shame not to revisit the rich history and grandeur of its colorful past. San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, offers a generous taste of the Old World, from its cobbled streets to its impressive architecture. The overwhelming Spanish influence seen in San Juan can be traced back to 1521, when it was established as a settlement of the Spanish empire. Over centuries, the city has seen ships of mercantilism and military dominance docking and departing on its shores, survived attacks from British troops in the late 1500s, lived through...

The Foreign Bank and Financial Account (FBAR) Reporting form is different than the form number TD F 90-22.1. The US mandates that any person living in the US must file this form if he or she has a financial interest in a foreign account with a value over $10,000 at any time during the year. This applies to all residents, domestic partnerships, corporations or estates. The same holds true for any account that is held outside the country (all 50 states) and includes the territories not contiguous to the US but owned or partially run by the government (such as Puerto Rico and the Commonweal...

Is Success Killing Your Dreams? “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men” Proverbs 18:16 (www.christianwalktoday.com) How do you differentiate between your gift and your talents or skills? Gift - 1) something you have a true passion for and could do 24/7 with or without reward or recognition. 2) the thought of never doing “this” makes you sad/depressed and you can’t imagine “this” not being a part of your life. Talent - 1) you do this because you can 2) you have to be rewarded/compensated/recognized for it 3) if you do it, cool. If you don’t, you wouldn’t ...

Puerto Penasco is also known as Rocky Point. Rocky point is though its original name. This place is famous for its tourism industry as it has been a hot spot for tourists and people who want to make their holidays memorable for the lifetime. This place is famous for the gorgeous and breathtaking scenery. Though this place was a mere fishing village few decades back, in the last decade, it has emerged as a place which can captivate people in its beauty. The place is situated on the Sea of Cortez and is famous mainly among American tourists. This is because this place is closely situated near th...

By: Jim Scherrer The word “iguana“ is the Spanish derivation of the Carib (Amerindian) word, “iwana“; a name given to a family of lizards that are found throughout the Americas. Iguanas are one of the five generally recognized infraorders of the lacertilian suborder of reptiles which includes all lizards. The Iguanidae family is only one of about 17 families of the lacertilian suborder; it includes the subfamilies of iguana iguanas (green) and spiny-tailed (black) iguanas which are abundant in the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico area. This entire order of reptiles has been traced back to Tia...