By THE STAR STAFF Following complaints from a group of parents and athletes linked to the Canoeing Federation regarding allegations that a team coach has subjected, and continues to subject, several members -- including minors -- to a pattern of mistreatment during training, Rep. José Aponte Hernández and House Recreation and Sports Committee Chairman Luis “Josean” Jiménez Torres on Tuesday announced the filing of House Resolution 738. The measure, which was expected to be ap

By THE STAR STAFF The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico has taken significant action on two major public entities, imposing its own fiscal year (FY) 2027 budgets on both the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) and the Public Corporation for the Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives (COSSEC by its acronym in Spanish) after determining that the government’s proposed spending plans failed to comply with the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic St

Robert Mujica, executive director of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico By THE STAR STAFF The Financial Oversight and Management Board on Tuesday released a $3 billion offer to bondholders of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) in an attempt to resolve the public corporation’s bankruptcy under Title III of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act, commonly known as PROMESA. “We have to resolve PREPA’s bankruptcy,”

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón, second from right, announced on Tuesday the distribution of over $6.9 million from the Puerto Rico Police Retirement Trust to about 1,571 retired police officers. By THE STAR STAFF The government of Puerto Rico will, for the first time, distribute over $6.9 million from the Puerto Rico Police Retirement Trust to about 1,571 retired police officers. Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced the move on Tuesday, along with Government Retirement Boar

The Municipality of Camuy has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and the island government after the agency ordered the suspension of improvement work at the Peñón Brusi seaside recreational area. (Facebook via Gaby Hernández) By THE STAR STAFF The Municipality of Camuy has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) and the Puerto Rico government after the agency ordered the suspension of imp

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Associate Justice Luis Estrella Martínez (poderjudicial.pr) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has refused to review a constitutional challenge filed by the Asociación Puertorriqueña de la Judicatura and several judges seeking to invalidate the mandatory retirement age of 70 for members of the judiciary. In a resolution and concurrent opinion, the high court reaffirmed that the constitutional provision is valid and fully enforceable. The

Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz By THE STAR STAFF Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz on Monday attributed what he described as “revenge” by the governor’s chief of staff, Francisco Domenech Fernández, to budget cuts affecting several government agencies after the governor signed the budget with line-item vetoes. “That is Francisco Domenech’s revenge, yes, I have no doubt. I state that categorically. And I imagine they must be somewhat irritated by the $9.5 million,”

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and essential public services. By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on Monday signed the government’s $13.17 billion budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027 and announced a series of line‑item vetoes aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and redirecting funds toward essential public services and core government priorities. “Every dollar contributed by ou

By THE STAR STAFF House Government Committee Chairman Víctor Parés announced the allocation of $1 million to the Municipality of San Juan for the reconstruction of the bridge serving the Parcelas Canejas sector, which sustained severe structural damage following Hurricane Maria in September 2017. “The bridge at the entrance to Parcelas Canejas is heavily traveled because it serves as a gateway to dozens of surrounding communities. After Hurricane Maria, part of the structure

By THE STAR STAFF The Comptroller of Puerto Rico, Carmen Vega Fournier, reported the results of the investigation OC-26-46 on alleged irregularities in the management of funds of the C.A.S.A. Project (Sustainable Student Support Centers) of the Department of Education and referred the case to the Departments of Justice, Education and Finance for the evaluation of possible actions. The investigation examined operations carried out between May 1, 2019 and September 30, 2023 an