The territorial land-use plans for Aguas Buenas, Guayama and Morovis had remained unchanged since 2011, 2008 and 2010, respectively. (Facebook via Jenniffer González Colón) By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on Monday approved the first comprehensive revisions of the territorial land‑use plans for Aguas Buenas, Guayama and Morovis, giving the three municipalities updated planning tools to guide development, strengthen urban centers and protect environmentally sen

Energy Czar Josué Colón Ortiz (Facebook via Zar de Energia) By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico government on Tuesday rejected the $1.3 billion figure presented by LUMA Energy to the Supreme Court regarding the potential annulment of its contract extension, maintaining that nearly 70% of that amount consists of operational balances, accounts payable, and other obligations that would not be triggered by a change in operator. “This administration is defending the people of Puerto

By THE STAR STAFF The Panel on the Independent Special Prosecutor (PFEI by its initials in Spanish) dismissed a complaint against the Women’s Advocate, Astrid Piñeiro Vázquez, concluding there was insufficient evidence to attribute to her the disclosure of confidential information regarding an alleged domestic violence incident involving Sen. Joanne Rodríguez Veve. “We acknowledge and understand the Senator’s concern regarding the circulation of personal information and the i

Puerto Rico’s agriculture secretary said the government’s decision to raise the minimum price paid to local coffee growers was simply a matter of “doing justice for the farmer after 15 years.” (Facebook via Departamento de Agricultura) Leading ‘caficultor’ rips gov’t for ‘indifference and neglect’ toward sector By THE STAR STAFF Agriculture Secretary Irving Rodríguez Torres on Tuesday defended the island government’s decision to raise the minimum price paid to local coffee gr

By THE STAR STAFF The Olímpicos of Comerío, Tigres of Aguas Buenas, Bucaneros of Arroyo and Caciques of Orocovis swept their respective doubleheaders, while the Atléticos of Barranquitas, Guapos of Dorado, Halcones of Gurabo and Jueyeros of Maunabo all earned victories on Sunday in COLICEBA play. In the Central Section, the Olímpicos posted a pair of dramatic victories over the Sabaneros of Cidra, 2-1 and 8-7. The first game went into extra innings. Juan Marcano delivered a d

Import Grace Berger (34) led Carolina past Isabela with 21 points, nine rebounds and three assists. By THE STAR STAFF The Atenienses of Manatí, Cangrejeras of Santurce and Gigantes of Carolina all notched victories on Sunday in the Women’s National Superior Basketball (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) games. The Atenienses defeated the Criollas of Caguas 86-76 at Juan Aubin Cruz Coliseum in Manatí for their fourth win in a row and strengthened their position atop the BSNF sta

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as President Donald Trump participates in a Multilateral Meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council at the United Nations General Assembly in Washington, on Sept. 22, 2026. Bessent defended his assertion that he is “the house” when it comes to overseeing America’s bond market, but acknowledged that investors who bet against him might win a few hands. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) By ALAN RAPPEPORT Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent def

The owner of Parador Boquemar in Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, said the problem is no longer the absence of regulation of short-term rentals, but rather the lack of oversight. By THE STAR STAFF Owners of small inns in Puerto Rico’s western region renewed their call for the government to tighten enforcement of laws regulating short‑term rentals, warning that unchecked growth in the sector is beginning to destabilize the area’s traditional hospitality industry. Ángel Rodríguez, owner of