Rep. Ángel Fourquet Cordero By THE STAR STAFF Reps. Ángel Fourquet Cordero and Estrella Martínez Soto have formally requested detailed information from the Automobile Accident Compensation Administration and the Compulsory Liability Insurance provider, citing concerns over potential irregularities in inspection payments and the issuance of vehicle inspection stickers (“marbetes” in Spanish) at the Yabucoa Auto Service inspection center, identified as HM 0101. The lawmakers as

Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Willianette Robles Cancel By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Willianette Robles Cancel announced on Sunday the strengthening of public awareness and prevention efforts through the “Swim Safe PR” campaign, in response to a recent rash of tragic incidents reported at beaches due to marine conditions. “We are addressing this matter with the seriousness and urgency it warrants,” Robles Cancel said in a w

Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary Francisco Quiñones Rivera Governor vows swift action as Quiñones Rivera says allegations are part of a coordinated plan to remove him By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced over the weekend that she is preparing to take swift action regarding Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) Secretary Francisco Quiñones Rivera, who is facing four complaints alleging workplace harassment and sexual harassment. The governor said sh

“You are an example of awareness, empathy, and advocacy for animal welfare for everyone,” House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez told the student animal rescuers. By THE STAR STAFF The island House of Representatives honored a group of 34 students from the Montessori Second Unit Pasto School in Aibonito who rescue abandoned animals from the streets with the goal of promoting their future adoption. “There is much talk about where our youth are, but little is highlighted ab

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón expressed support on Sunday for the deployment of federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at airports, citing the federal government shutdown that has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees without pay. “I believe this is the right course of action,” the governor stated during a press conference in San Germán for the opening of the bridge over the Guanajibo

POR CYBERNEWS CABO ROJO – La gobernadora Jenniffer Aydin González Colón inició el jueves la transformación de la carretera PR-100 con una inversión de 49.7 millones de dólares y anunció además la asignación de 30 millones de dólares para servicios dirigidos a adultos mayores. “Este proyecto representa progreso, seguridad y una visión clara de hacia dónde queremos llevar a Puerto Rico”, dijo la gobernadora en declaraciones escritas. “Desde la instalación de barreras de protecc

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and La Fortaleza Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech Fernández (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) By THE STAR STAFF In what could turn out to be the most extensive oversight events of the current governing administration, the Puerto Rico Senate has summoned La Fortaleza Chief of Staff Francisco J. Domenech Fernández, who is also executive director of the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF by its initials in Spani

Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz Info requests involve alleged links between gov’t contracts & lobbying firm By THE STAR STAFF A new political controversy emerged Thursday after a letter — signed by Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz — was sent to La Fortaleza Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech Fernández, containing 15 pages of requests for information related to the links between the political strategist’s alleged lobbying firm Politank and government agencies. The is

Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Executive Director Gabriella Boffelli (on screens) said that with thousands of federal employees and their families left without full compensation, the Puerto Rico government is implementing a temporary extension on water bills as well as relief for existing payment plans administered by the island Treasury Department. By THE STAR STAFF As part of an effort aimed at providing stability and relief to families across the island, the ad

A proposal in the island House of Representatives would require hotels, guesthouses and short‑term rentals to provide guests with timely alerts issued by the National Weather Service. The alerts — delivered through text messages, emails and accessible informational materials — would warn visitors about hazardous marine conditions. By THE STAR STAFF Following a string of recent drownings along the beaches of Vega Baja, San Juan and Manatí, Popular Democratic Party Rep. Edgardo