San Germán (above) led Airbnb reservation growth in 2025 with nearly 60%, followed by Coamo and Barranquitas. (Wikipedia/Frederic Gleach) By THE STAR STAFF As more Puerto Ricans look beyond traditional coastal hotspots, new data from Airbnb points to a growing wave of local tourism that is reshaping commerce and revitalizing communities across the island. The company’s latest findings show that travelers who book through the platform are spending more in the towns where they

Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres Implements 120-day quarantines, other measures By THE STAR STAFF Agriculture Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres announced on Tuesday the implementation of 120-day quarantines, along with biosecurity, epidemiological surveillance and sanitary control measures, after several birds in the municipalities of Cabo Rojo and Lajas tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. “From the very beginning, we have acted proact

The liquefied natural gas tanker Amur River entered San Juan Bay on Tuesday morning, in preparation to restore a critical supply of fuel for Puerto Rico’s San Juan power complex after nearly a month of delays, weather setbacks and escalating regulatory disputes. By THE STAR STAFF The liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Amur River entered San Juan Bay on Tuesday morning, restoring a critical supply of fuel for Puerto Rico’s San Juan power complex after nearly a month of delays,

U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) (Wikipedia/U.S. House of Representatives) By THE STAR STAFF A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced new legislation aimed at correcting long‑standing Medicare Advantage payment disparities that have left Puerto Rico at a significant disadvantage compared with the rest of the United States. The Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act, filed by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R‑Fla.), Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D‑Calif.), Rep. Darren Soto (D‑Fla.) and