A total of 28 flights, both arrivals and departures to and from Luiz Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, were cancelled on Sunday due to weather conditions in the mainland U.S., with a combined estimated 3,948 passengers affected. By THE STAR STAFF Aerostar, the operator of Luiz Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, announced on Sunday the cancellation of flights due to weather events in the mainland United States. According to the report, nine arriving fl

Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard stressed that the project “aligns with our economic diversification strategy and with the goal of positioning Puerto Rico as a strategic hub for the provision of advanced healthcare services.” By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard have announced a $15.5 million investment by Carelon Global Solutions Puerto Rico LLC, a

“We believe it is necessary to create a new animal welfare law, which incorporates the most advanced statutes and is in tune with the reality we live in Puerto Rico in the third decade of the 21st century,” Speaker of the House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez said. By THE STAR STAFF Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez on Thursday announced the creation of a task force to review Law 154-2008, better known as the “Law

By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Legislature has approved House Bill 505, a major update to the island’s Resident Investor Incentive Program, setting new rules for tax benefits and extending the program’s lifespan. Under the revised law, individuals applying after Dec. 31, 2026, will face a 4% income tax rate on interest, dividends and capital gains -- up from the current 0% -- but will gain access to a significantly extended sunset date of 2055, up from 2035. Existing benef

Former Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Zaida “Cucusa” Hernández Torres (X via Jenniffer González) By THE STAR STAFF Former Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Zaida “Cucusa” Hernández Torres reacted Thursday to remarks made by Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz, asserting that “the great white shark” will not run for governor of Puerto Rico because “he is a coward.” Regarding the Senate president’s controversial post -- part of a dispute

Olga Tañón By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has signed Joint Resolution 12-2026 to designate a section of PR-866, in the Levittown neighborhood of Toa Baja, as Olga Tañón Avenue, in recognition of the singer’s artistic career and social contributions. “For four decades, Olga Tañón has made us dance, vibrate with her voice and charisma, feel proud of her international achievements, and empower us as women through her songs,” the governor said in a written statem

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed Law 25-2026, which amends the Puerto Rico Veterinary Practice Act to clarify revalidation requirements and create a provisional licensing mechanism to expand the availability of veterinary services on the island. The measure, corresponding to Senate Bill 110, was authored by Sen. Carmelo Ríos and amends Articles 3 and 12, as well as adding a new Article 12.2 to Law Number 194 of Aug. 4, 1979, as amended. “Experts recommen

Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera By THE STAR STAFF Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera presented his Strategic Plan for Federal Funds this week, an initiative that turns his district office into a center for guidance and access to information on federal funds for municipalities and non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Puerto Rico. “The objective of this plan is to stop municipalities and non-profit organizations from being left out of federal fund