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

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