The University of Puerto Rico submitted its audited financial reports to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the same day they were completed, ensuring continued eligibility for federal student aid programs, including the Pell Grant, officials said. By THE STAR STAFF The University of Puerto Rico (UPR), which continues to operate under a significant accumulated deficit despite reducing it by $237 million, filed its audited financial statements for fiscal year (FY) 2025 more than

By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón acknowledged on Wednesday that she does not know for certain whether the certification related to tax relief was submitted to the Financial Oversight and Management Board, as required by law within a seven-day period. “Of course, if it hasn’t already been submitted,” the governor said at a press conference in Salinas. “No, because there was a meeting of AAFAF yesterday, and the fiscal component was discussed with them, so I assu

Puerto Rican Independence Party Rep. Denis Márquez Lebrón insisted on the need to declare a state of emergency due to child violence and announced the filing of legislative measures to address the issue. Legislators plan to question Family secretary By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rican Independence Party (PIP) Rep. Denis Márquez Lebrón insisted on Wednesday on the need to declare a state of emergency due to child violence and announced the filing of legislative measures to address

The suspension of maritime transportation service between the offshore island town of Vieques and Ceiba left residents and visitors stranded at the ferry terminals on Tuesday, forcing the activation of assistance measures due to deteriorating sea conditions. Elsewhere, coastal safety alerts issued, LUMA crews work to restore power By THE STAR STAFF The suspension of maritime transportation service between the offshore island town of Vieques and Ceiba left residents and visito

By THE STAR STAFF The watchdog organization Espacios Abiertos warned Tuesday that the Financial Oversight and Management Board’s decision to deny the inflation adjustment to Puerto Rico’s Earned Income Credit (EIC) for tax year 2025 will directly exacerbate working poverty by keeping benefits frozen despite rising living costs. On Tuesday, Gov. Jenniffer González Colón was slated at press time to sign into law the bill that would give tax relief checks to salaried workers. “I

Puerto Rico Planning Board President Héctor Morales Martínez By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico government expects the U.S. military’s operations and planned construction projects on the island to generate more than $2 billion in economic activity in fiscal year 2026, according to a new analysis released Tuesday by officials from La Fortaleza and the Puerto Rico Planning Board. On the program En Récord, Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano and Planning Board President Héc

By THE STAR STAFF The School of Pharmacy at the University of Puerto Rico’s (UPR) Medical Sciences Campus has achieved a 100% first‑attempt pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) for the Class of 2025, according to newly released data from the National Association of Pharmacy Boards. All 40 graduating students passed the exam on their first try, placing the school in a tie for first place nationally among 142 programs accredited by the Accre

Morovis has launched new adult training and professional development courses as a result of a collaborative agreement between the Municipality of Morovis and several educational and community institutions. By THE STAR STAFF Morovis Mayor Carmen Maldonado González announced on Tuesday the launch of a new offering of training and professional development courses as a result of a collaborative agreement between the Municipality of Morovis and several educational and community in

Sen. Eliezer Molina Pérez By THE STAR STAFF The agroindustrial company Tropical Fruit LLC, which employs some 200 workers, filed an ethics complaint Monday against Sen. Eliezer Molina Pérez alleging a sustained pattern of abuse of power, discrimination, incitement to violence and misuse of the legislative process. The complaint also requests that the case be referred to the Office of the Special Independent Prosecutor Panel (OPFEI by its initials in Spanish) and the Departmen

Rones de Puerto Rico Program Director Carlos Herrero said the selection process for expanding access to the federal Rum Tax Cover‑Over program focused on identifying distilleries with production capacity and a diverse portfolio to ensure Puerto Rican rum can occupy more shelf and bar segments. By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced on Monday the signing of agreements that will allow nine small and midsize rum producers to access the federal Rum Tax Cover‑Ov