Gov. Jenniffer González Colón, left, and Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Executive Director Gabriella Boffelli (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Executive Director Gabriella Boffelli on Tuesday emphasized the strong collaboration between Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera in successfully advancing House Resolution (HR) 6031, the Medicare Advantage Int

Among the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit’s achievements are: 1) the development of the first comprehensive vector surveillance and control system in Puerto Rico, integrating geographic information system technology; 2) the establishment of laboratories equipped to perform molecular testing on vectors to provide scientific evidence in support of public health decision-making; and 3) the implementation of integrated vector management projects that combine surveillance, vector

The new legislation would amend the law to allow the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Employees Association to serve as an alternative administrator for the Defined Contribution Plan. By THE STAR STAFF Rep. Tatiana Pérez Ramírez has introduced House Bill 969, seeking to amend Law 106-2017, known as the “Law to Guarantee Payment to Our Pensioners and Establish a New Defined Contribution Plan for Public Servants.” The proposal would allow the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Employees As

By THE STAR STAFF The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced Monday that it has begun letter adoptions for Operation Santa, an initiative that allows individuals and groups to fulfill the wishes sent by children and families during the holiday season. “We invite the public to join us in spreading joy by adopting a letter,” said Sheila Holman, vice president of marketing for the USPS, in a written statement. “Each year we receive more letters than adopters, so if you ha

Rep. Emilio Carlo Acosta By THE STAR STAFF Seeking alternatives that help solve the growing crisis stemming from the closure of landfills and the low recycling rate on the island, District 20 (Cabo Rojo, San Germán and Hormigueros) Rep. Emilio Carlo Acosta drew attention to House Bill (HB) 630 on Monday. The bill, filed by the lawmaker earlier this year, aims to transform the management of discarded tires in Puerto Rico. “Through this bill we seek to strengthen the local recy

Dominican community leader Luis Aguasvivas (X via Aguasvivas360) By THE STAR STAFF Dominican community leader Luis Aguasvivas has issued an urgent call to the government of the Dominican Republic to dismiss Rosendo Arsenio Borges, the neighboring island nation’s current consul general in Puerto Rico, citing what he described as a “clear lack of commitment, complete absence of action, and failure to support” Dominicans affected by recent immigration raids. Arsenio Borges did n

By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Police Bureau launched its “Not One More Bullet in the Air” campaign on Monday with an event at Plaza Carolina that included the premiere of a new song performed by singer-songwriter Alex Javier Esteras with the Police Band. “One injury, one death is one too many. We cannot let our guard down,” said Police Superintendent Joseph González, who acknowledged the support of organizations, agencies, and media outlets in disseminating the preventati

Puerto Rico Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana By THE STAR STAFF Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana announced Monday that she will convene a meeting today with Gov. Jenniffer González Colón, the Puerto Rico Mayors Federation and representatives from the private sector with the goal of reaching a consensus on possible alternatives for replacing the inventory tax. Rivera Santana noted that private companies have several proposals to present and emphasized that