Representatives of the Puerto Rican Independence Party Denis Márquez Lebrón , Adriana Gutiérrez Colón and Nelie Lebrón Robles. By THE STAR STAFF Representatives of the Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) Denis Márquez Lebrón , Adriana Gutiérrez Colón and Nelie Lebrón Robles filed House Bill 1333 to establish clear limits on the delegation of powers by the governor and to prohibit people who have lobbied in the last 15 years from receiving delegated powers. The measure would

Health Secretary Víctor Ramos, together with Dr. Nérian Ortiz, director of the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical Sciences Campus School of Medicine and president of the Puerto Rican Pediatric Society, called on parents and caregivers to strengthen safety measures to protect children during the summer season. By THE STAR STAFF The Department of Health urged stronger prevention measures during the summer after reporting 6,124 pediatric emergency room visits due to injurie

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón, as part of the Cumpliendo Contigo initiative, visited the municipality of Ceiba with several agency heads to address priority projects aimed at advancing the town’s development. During the visit, officials highlighted plans by Department of Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Carlos J. Ríos Pierluisi to support the development of Roosevelt Roads. They also underscored coordination between the Government of Puerto Rico a

By THE STAR STAFF Representative José “Conny” Varela announced today the filing of a House Resolution to direct the Government Committee to conduct a thorough investigation into the Department of Health’s decision to cancel and not renew the security services contracts with Genesis Security Services, Inc. at the Ramón Ruiz Arnau University Hospital. The measure seeks to examine the economic and operational criteria justifying the transfer of these services to other companies

At-large Rep. Tatiana Pérez Ramírez introduced a package of bills aimed at strengthening Puerto Rico’s water infrastructure, addressing sediment buildup and declining reservoir capacity, according to legislative measures filed at the Capitol. By THE STAR STAFF At-large Rep. Tatiana Pérez Ramírez has introduced a package of legislative measures to address sediment buildup, declining water storage capacity, and structural deterioration affecting Puerto Rico’s major reservoirs.

By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez announced the death of Juan Benabe Guzmán, the first New Progressive Party (NPP) mayor of Luquillo, elected in the historic 1968 general election. Benabe Guzmán served as mayor from 1969 to 1972 and again from 1977 to 1984. “We mourn the passing of a public servant whose legacy remains deeply felt in Luquillo decades after leaving office,” Méndez said. “He was an honorable leader, a devoted family man, and a p

By THE STAR STAFF The Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) has approved three Microsoft Caribbean, Inc. contracts and amendments while warning that government agencies need tighter budget controls to manage rising technology costs. The most significant action involved the Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service (PRITS), whose cloud‑services contract with Microsoft has nearly tripled since its original approval in 2022. The latest amendment, its fifth, adds $3

After photos of a shark-like silhouette in the water were circulated, DNER Ranger Corps personnel were activated at Vacía Talega beach in Loíza, where they assessed the coastline, interviewed beachgoers and offered safety guidance. (Facebook via Puertoricogram) By THE STAR STAFF The Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez said Thursday that he activated Ranger Corps personnel at Vacía Talega beach in Loíza after photos of a shark-like silhou

Verónica Ferraiuoli Hornedo By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a complaint filed against attorney Verónica Ferraiuoli Hornedo in connection with the case of Sally Priester v. Puerto Rico Department of Health, bringing the matter to a close. “Having examined the complaint, as well as the other filings subsequently submitted, the Court orders the complaint archived,” the island’s highest court said in its official resolution. Following

U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow By THE STAR STAFF U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow will step down as U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico next Tuesday, July 7, ending a Justice Department career that spans over 37 years. In announcing his resignation, Muldrow described the post as “the honor of my professional life,” saying he was grateful to have served both Puerto Rico and the United States. Muldrow thanked the attorneys and professional staff of the U.S. Attorney