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

The New Fortress Energy LNG terminal in San Juan (FB New Fortress Energy.) By THE STAR STAFF A coalition of environmental, community, and religious organizations denounced a request filed by NFE Energía, LLC before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking authorization to dredge the San Juan Bay to support its methane gas operations. El Puente Puerto Rico, Toabajeños en Defensa del Ambiente, and several religious and community groups said the proposal would allow the continue

A total of 8,636 voters cast ballots in the NPP’s special elections. By THE STAR STAFF A round of elections for the position of municipal presidents of the New Progressive Party (NPP) in several municipalities of the island took place on Monday as part of the reorganization of the collectivity around Puerto Rico. The winners were Luis Rodríguez (Luquillo), Evelyn Aponte (Caguas), Glenn Cintrón (Guayama), Isaac Hernández (Mayagüez), Tony Montalvo (Arecibo), Bryan Estevez (San

Escambrón Unido denounced the San Juan Municipality’s plan, under Ordinance 50, to add 950 parking spaces at Escambrón Park. The group’s spokeswoman, Gradissa Fernández, and Rei Segurola, joined by a large group of demonstrators, voiced their strong opposition to the proposal. By THE STAR STAFF Escambrón Unido is denouncing what it describes as a deliberate move by the Municipality of San Juan to privatize portions of the Tercer Milenio Park, a coastal public space long defen