Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán Concepción said Memorial Day, which honors those who gave their lives in military service, was the best time to announce the recent signing of the Veterans’ Bill of Rights in his municipality. By THE STAR STAFF Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán Concepción announced on Monday the official signing of the Aguadilla Veterans’ Bill of Rights. Municipal Ordinance No. 95 makes Aguadilla a pioneer in the island’s western region by establishing expanded protect

Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez By THE STAR STAFF San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo is preparing to file a lawsuit this week in federal court against the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), as residents and businesses in the capital city face hardship due to a lack of potable water. The information was confirmed by New Progressive Party Sen. Juan Oscar Morales Rodríguez, who recently introduced Senate Resolution 289 to investigate the ongoing water service int

Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico in San Juan featured the solemn presentation of the flags of the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as the POW/MIA flag and the America250 commemorative flag -- part of a national initiative marking 250 years of U.S. history. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority held a Memorial Day commemorative ceremony on Monday morning at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico in San Juan,

Some 77 dogs, along with 83 cats, were vaccinated against rabies and other diseases during a recent outreach event at the San Francisco de Asís Animal Sanctuary in Cabo Rojo. By THE STAR STAFF Some 83 cats and 77 dogs were vaccinated against rabies and other diseases during an outreach event held late last week at the San Francisco de Asís Animal Sanctuary in Cabo Rojo. Early in the morning, staff from the island House of Representatives, led by Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez

Longtime statehood advocate and former San Juan Mayor Hernán Padilla warned that the statehood cause cannot advance without organized, sustained work both in Puerto Rico and in the states. By THE STAR STAFF A group of veteran advocates for Puerto Rico statehood convened by attorney Gregorio Igartúa has approved a resolution to create a 51‑member Statehood Advisory Council (Consejo Asesor de la Estadidad) composed exclusively of leaders 65 years and older who would advise on p

“We recognize the park’s potential as a tool for environmental resilience, where community and intergenerational well-being are combined with inclusive economic development,” Cayey Mayor Rolando Ortiz Velázquez, right, said of the plan for a Great Urban Park in the municipality’s urban center. By THE STAR STAFF The proposed Great Urban Park, planned by the Cayey municipal administration for the urban area adjacent to the Ramón Frade León public square, offers several advantag

For residents and frequent visitors, the removal of mature trees has already altered the character of Old San Juan’s most iconic walkways, including the once-shaded Paseo La Princesa. (Wikipedia/P. Hughes) By THE STAR STAFF A growing public outcry over a government plan to cut down more than 50 trees between La Fortaleza and Castillo San Felipe del Morro has intensified in Old San Juan, where a digital petition surpassed 2,000 signatures as of Sunday, urging authorities to st

Despite acceptable readings in the most recent water quality report issued by San Juan Bay Estuary Program, a visible dark patch in the Condado Lagoon has revived longstanding concerns about contamination in the lagoon and nearby coastal areas. (estuario.org) By THE STAR STAFF A dark patch visible Sunday in the Condado Lagoon, near Aguadilla Street and the outfall area at Jaime Benítez Park, has raised fresh concerns among Condado residents, who in recent weeks have reported

Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority Executive Director Verónica Ferraiuoli Hornedo By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority will hold a solemn Memorial Day ceremony today at the Antiguo Casino in Old San Juan, honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event, led by the authority and its executive director, Verónica Ferraiuoli Hornedo, seeks to create a space for remembrance, reflection and grat

By THE STAR STAFF Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Executive Director Orlando Rivera Berríos said Thursday that the Financial Oversight and Management Board should be approving $100 million this week to cover payments to special education service academies. In a radio interview, Rivera stated that he is concerned about how a $5 billion budget for the Department of Education is facing such “pressing” needs, and that he will personally evaluate the use of resources within