The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources’ Cessna Caravan 208D aircraft is seen on the unpaved landing strip on Mona Island. The head of the agency called the plane “a unique platform that allows us to be agile at all times.” By THE STAR STAFF Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez said Wednesday that the agency’s Cessna Caravan 208D aircraft has made some 35 flights from March to August, demonstrating the need for a modern and

The Puerto Rico Fishermen and Defenders of the Sea Federation Inc. contends that the Municipality of Ceiba intends to evict the group of fishermen who managed to rehabilitate and reopen the Los Machos Beach fishing village after the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Fishermen and Defenders of the Sea Federation Inc. (FEPDEMAR by its acronym in Spanish) on Wednesday denounced what they said was a betrayal of fishermen on the part of th

The Puerto Rico trade delegation, led by Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and Economic Development & Commerce Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard, center background, held more than 200 business meetings with potential buyers, distributors and investors in Madrid and Barcelona. By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rican trade mission to Spain, led by Gov. Jenniffer González Colón and Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC by its acronym in Spanish) Secretary Sebastián Negrón Reichard, c

By THE STAR STAFF LUMA Energy, the private operator of the island’s electrical grid, has awarded a $75 million contract to Quanta Services Solutions PR LLC -- a subsidiary of one of its parent companies -- for the replacement and repair of Puerto Rico’s street lighting infrastructure, according to a recent document issued by the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. The contract, which stems from a competitive procurement process (3PPO-0328-08-DP) conducte

Juan Rosario Hernández, head of the Public Housing Administration By THE STAR STAFF The central government announced on Tuesday a series of initiatives aimed at improving public housing and elder care services across the island. Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes revealed that the administrative amnesty period for elder care centers operating without a license or with expired licenses will conclude this week. The amnesty was designed to help facilities comply with legal an

Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero By THE STAR STAFF The island Department of Health has activated its early alert systems in response to a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding a nationwide recall of infant formula potentially linked to cases of infant botulism in 10 states. Although no suspected or confirmed cases have been reported in Puerto Rico, Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero ordered the immediate activation of the Syndromic Surveillanc

By THE STAR STAFF Morovis Mayor Carmen Maldonado González led an emotional Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday to honor all Moroveños and Moroveñas who have served in the United States armed forces. At Oscar Rodríguez Amphitheater in City Hall, several veterans met along with their families, where with respect and gratitude a tribute was paid to Sgt. Héctor Luis “Tom” Correa Suárez, who earned a Purple Heart during the war in Vietnam. “This act represents the recognition of an e

“These exceptional public servants have served with great pride in the United States Armed Forces and today continue their mission of service from within the DNER,” said Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez, second from left. By THE STAR STAFF Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez paid tribute on Tuesday to eight members of the DNER Ranger Corps who have participated in combat, including in the war zon