By THE STAR STAFF Amid a resurgence in catalytic converter thefts across Puerto Rico, Rep. Víctor Parés Otero, who chairs the House Government Committee, announced plans for a high-level summit with the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), the Bureau of Transportation and Other Services, and the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO by its acronym in Spanish). The goal: to develop strategies to curb the growing criminal trend

Discover Puerto Rico CEO Jorge Pérez Revenues through October exceeded $1.7 billion By THE STAR STAFF Discover Puerto Rico anticipated Wednesday that 2025 will close as the fifth consecutive record year for the island’s tourism industry, reporting $1.707 billion in revenue from hotel nights and rentals between January and October, according to its first Industry Update Report held in Ponce. “We are experiencing a moment of great momentum that we will continue to capitalize on

One key takeaway from a study by the Puerto Rico Office of the Inspector General is the critical need for government operations to integrate and utilize artificial intelligence. Data from the study of 90 government agencies highlights a significant opportunity for digital transformation that remains largely untapped, even with a variety of available tools. By THE STAR STAFF A recent study by the Puerto Rico Office of the Inspector General (OIG by its initials in Spanish) reve

An initial cybersecurity breach last week reportedly allowed ransomware to spread through critical computer systems in several island government agencies. By THE STAR STAFF A ransomware attack detected last week has disrupted essential operations across multiple government agencies, according to a report from Indiario. The information was confirmed by La Fortaleza, which emphasized the attack targeted a company that provides services to 14 government agencies. “During the Tha

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced Tuesday that the island will receive $42,688,500 in new allocations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for projects to identify, plan, and replace lead service lines in drinking water systems. “These funds represent a significant step toward ensuring our families have access to safer, lead-free drinking water,” González Colón said in a written statement. The governor thanked the EPA and its administrat

Ports Authority Executive Director Norberto Negrón Díaz said the MSC Grandiosa’s first visit to San Juan confirms the results of the port infrastructure improvements. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Tourism Company Executive Director Willianette Robles Cancel announced on Tuesday that the port of San Juan welcomed some 19,000 passengers with the arrival of the MSC Grandiosa on its maiden visit to the island, along with four other ships. “We are very proud to welcome the MSC Gra

The Financial Oversight and Management Board approved the new liquefied natural gas supply agreement, which completely replaces the original proposal submitted by New Fortress Energy earlier this year. La Fortaleza officials said the new deal will significantly reduce energy costs, shorten the contract’s duration, and deliver savings that benefit customers. By THE STAR STAFF La Fortaleza Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech, along with Energy Czar Josué Colón Ortiz, gave assuran

By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Solar Energy and Storage Association (SESA), along with Solar United Neighbors (SUN), has called on the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) to reject LUMA Energy’s proposal to increase the fixed residential charge from $4 per month to $15, starting Jan. 1, 2026. “LUMA’s request represents an increase that nearly quadruples the current charge and places an unfair economic strain on households and families across the island,” said Javier Rúa Jovet