Johnny Rodríguez Ortiz, president of the Association of Retirees of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority By THE STAR STAFF The Association of Retirees of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (AJAEE) warned Thursday that ongoing disputes among private companies operating critical components of the island’s power system could soon result in higher electricity bills for consumers. The organization argued that Puerto Rico is now confronting the consequences of having han

Engineer Tomás Torres Placa, a former consumer representative on the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority governing board Sector regulator approves smaller‑than‑requested fuel charge By THE STAR STAFF Tomás Torres Placa, an engineer and former consumer representative on the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) governing board, warned on Thursday that the government has the ability to reduce the blow of the latest increase in the island’s electricity bill -- an adjustm

With the AMUR RIVER still waiting offshore and Puerto Rico’s energy agencies warning of supply constraints, the federal court now faces pressure to impose a final operational framework or authorize the vessel’s entry under one side’s proposed conditions. (vesselfinder.com) By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico’s maritime pilots told a federal judge Thursday that they are ready to bring the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier AMUR RIVER into San Juan Harbor under NFEnergia LLC’s propo

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on Wednesday announced the allocation of $26.5 million to cover school transportation costs for the Special Education Program and the renewal of technology services used by government entities, following the Financial Oversight and Management Board’s approval of the funds. “This approval, secured by my administration, allows us to direct resources toward an essential service for our Special Education students and their families,

José Roberto “Billi” Martínez Ramírez (1954-2026) (X via fundacionrhc) By PEGGY ANN BLISS Special to The Star José Roberto Martínez Ramírez, an adviser to governors on historical and political matters and a tireless promoter of the arts in a developing commonwealth, was widely regarded as a Renaissance man in a flourishing industrial society. Martínez served in multiple public roles, including director of the Puerto Rico Office in Washington, D.C., director of the island’s Eu

Insists firing was due to incompetence; Rep. ‘Cony’ Varela calls for House probe into contract pressure allegations By THE STAR STAFF Family Secretary Suzanne Roig Fuertes denied on Wednesday that the dismissal of Blanca Medina Díaz, director of the Administration for the Socioeconomic Development of the Family (ADSEF), was related to an alleged contract involving federal funds. “There has never been a contract here. OK, there has never been a contract. There wasn’t even a dr

Former Bayamón Mayor Ramón Luis Rivera Rivera, seen here with Gov. Jenniffer González Colón, died Wednesday at the age of 97. The New Progressive Party leader served as mayor of the municipality for 24 years. (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) Governor declares three days of mourning By THE STAR STAFF Former Bayamón Mayor Ramón Luis Rivera Rivera, who led the municipality for 24 years, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 97, announced his son and the current mayor, Ra

In an image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast, Coast Guard crews search for missing passengers from a makeshift boat that capsized late Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in the waters between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. At least three people died and 52 were rescued near Mona Island, about 40 miles west of Puerto Rico, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (U.S. Coast Guard Southeast via The New York Times) By DAVID OVALLE Coast Guard crews were searchin

Financial Oversight and Management Board Executive Director Robert F. Mujica Jr. (YouTube Live via Financial Oversight and Management Board) By THE STAR STAFF The Financial Oversight and Management Board has approved more than $2.4 million from Puerto Rico’s Emergency Reserve to begin evaluating whether five inactive Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) public‑supply wells can be restored to service as part of the government’s drought‑response strategy. In a lette

By THE STAR STAFF LUMA Energy is urging regulators to take a broader look at Puerto Rico’s strained electrical system finances before ordering a $30 million transfer to Genera PR’s contingency reserve fund. In a motion filed Tuesday, the private operator of the island’s electric power transmission and distribution grid argued that the system’s liquidity has deteriorated to the point where shifting tens of millions into a single emergency account could further destabilize day‑