The designation of a stretch of highway PR-670 in Manatí as “Carlos Iván Beltrán Avenue” applies to the section of the roadway that runs in front of the Manatí Acropolis in the northern coastal town. By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed a resolution Tuesday designating a section of highway PR-670 in Manatí as “Carlos Iván Beltrán Avenue,” in recognition of the former Major League Baseball player’s career and his recent election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau Chairman Osvaldo Soto García By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau (PRTB) has approved the Secure Telecommunications Network initiative, an effort aimed at addressing the maintenance, repair and removal of telecommunications infrastructure that is unused or in a condition that poses a risk to public safety, the agency announced  earlier this week. As part of the initiative, the PRTB will hold a series of regional pub

Parque Colón, a small but symbolically charged stretch of coastal land, sits inside Aguada’s borders -- but for decades Aguadilla has maintained it, fueling friction rooted in a territorial split dating back to the 18th century. By THE STAR STAFF A long‑simmering dispute over who truly controls Parque Colón has once again pushed the neighboring municipalities of Aguada and Aguadilla into the spotlight. The park, a small but symbolically charged stretch of coastal land, sits i

Heidi Hernández Olivo, assistant secretary of the Puerto Rico Lottery Bureau By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Lottery announced Monday the return of its traditional Valentine’s Day “Billetazo,” a semi‑extraordinary drawing that will offer $6.6 million in tax‑free prizes. Puerto Rico Lottery Bureau Assistant Secretary Heidi Hernández Olivo said the drawing will take place this Thursday and remains one of the most anticipated events among players during the season celebrating

Women’s Advocate Astrid Piñeiro Vázquez By THE STAR STAFF The Office of the Women’s Advocate (OPM by its initials in Spanish) launched the educational campaign “That’s not LOVE #StopIt,” on Monday, aimed at raising awareness and preventing dating violence among young couples, with an emphasis on identifying controlling behaviors that are often normalized as expressions of affection. “We must emphasize that jealousy is not a measure of the intensity of love, but a sign of inse

A barge out of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands that ran aground Monday near Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan was reported to be empty. By THE STAR STAFF A fuel barge traveling near Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Old San Juan ran aground Monday afternoon after a line broke and the vessel lost propulsion amid strong waves, authorities confirmed. According to information provided to Telenoticias, the barge became stranded when it lost maneuvering capability,

From left, Popular Democratic Party legislators Sen. Ada Álvarez Conde, Rep. Sol Higgins Cuadrado and Rep. Estrella Martínez Soto By THE STAR STAFF Popular Democratic Party (PDP) Reps. Estrella Martínez Soto (District 27, Juana Díaz, Coamo, Santa Isabel and Aibonito) and Sol Higgins Cuadrado (District 35, Humacao, Naguabo and Las Piedras), along with PDP at-large Sen. Ada Álvarez Conde, called on Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes on Monda

A satellite photo provided by Airbus DS shows a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone at Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla in October 2025. A recent opinion piece called for renewed discussion in Washington over Puerto Rico’s political future, arguing that statehood has become a strategic imperative following last month’s dramatic U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. (Airbus DS via The New York Times) By THE STAR STAFF A recent opinion piece in The Hill