The veterans community of Puerto Rico celebrated Veterans Day at the Bayamón Lions Club on Tuesday, where the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces were recognized for their heroism and dedication. By THE STAR STAFF The veterans community of Puerto Rico celebrated Veterans Day at the Bayamón Lions Club on Tuesday, where the heroism and dedication of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces were recognized. The event was led

From left, Peter González, Marta Rivera Plaza and Dayana Velázquez of the San Juan Capestrano Hospital System By THE STAR STAFF The San Juan Capestrano Hospital System is calling on everyone living in Puerto Rico to prioritize mental health education and suicide prevention, as alarming statistics reveal a deepening crisis across the island. According to the Puerto Rico Department of Health, 190 suicides were reported in 2022, translating to 5.9 deaths per 100,000 residents. F

Education Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés, seen in the background along with Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes, visited the three stations of the “Edu Gaming Loíza” project in the northeastern coastal municipality on Monday. By THE STAR STAFF Loíza Mayor Julia Nazario Fuentes, along with school commissioner Danaliz Dávila Fuentes and Frankie López, aka “Hambo,” a well-known radio personality, welcomed Education Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés to visit the three stations of the “E

By THE STAR STAFF A cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a motorcycle in an accident that occurred at 4:30 a.m. on Monday on Highway PR-2, kilometer 51.5, in the jurisdiction of Manatí. According to the police, the motorcyclist was identified as Efraín Román Canales, 42, a resident of Barceloneta, who was driving a white Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 motorcycle without a valid license or the required endorsement to operate that type of vehicle. The police detailed that,

Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera By THE STAR STAFF Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández held a large-scale telephone town hall with Puerto Rico residents to address the ongoing federal government shutdown, bipartisan efforts in Congress to end it, and the urgent need to protect essential programs such as SNAP, WIC and veterans’ benefits. The event connected 14,416 constituents across the island, with an additional 2,200 viewers tuning in via Facebook Li

By THE STAR STAFF LUMA Energy personnel announced early Monday that the trailer transporting the new transformer for the Sabana Llana electrical substation in Carolina had to be stopped on the Barbosa Avenue exit toward Piñeiro Avenue in Río Piedras due to problems with the hydraulic system. The personnel in charge of the transport aimed to complete the repairs later Monday, and it was expected that the movement could resume without further delays on Monday night. “As part of

Carolina Mayor José Aponte Dalmau (Facebook) By THE STAR STAFF The Municipality of Carolina has taken a significant step forward in its environmental sustainability efforts with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art baler for its Solid Waste Recycling and Packaging Plant. The new equipment, which replaces the aging baler on the plant’s northern line, is now fully integrated into the Carolina Sanitary Landfill System. Carolina Mayor José Aponte Dalmau announced the investment

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón noted that the ferry terminal project, which began in April of last year and represents an investment of $46.7 million, is projected to begin operations next summer. (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón unveiled the new maritime transportation terminal in Ceiba on Monday. The project, which is 72% complete, will be dedicated to passenger service to the offshore island municipalities of Vieques an