“Puerto Rico responded with immense generosity,” Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana said when announcing the departure of the humanitarian aid collected as part of the Puerto Rico Embraces Jamaica initiative. By THE STAR STAFF Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana announced Sunday that humanitarian aid collected at the five distribution centers established around the island departed in the morning for Jamaica in 14 fully loaded 40-foot shipping containers as pa

The Puerto Rico Ports Authority revealed it granted the U.S. military the use of the airport inside the once shuttered U.S. Naval Station Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba for $5 million. (Wikipedia) By THE STAR STAFF The U.S. Naval Station Roosevelt Roads in Ceiba that was closed more than 20 years ago is now back in operation as the United States builds up forces in the Caribbean ahead of an expected military intervention in Venezuela. The information was confirmed by several U.S. m

The Atléticos of Barranquitas captured the final spot in the COLICEBA postseason Carnival series by defeating the Tigres of Aguas Buenas 8-7 in 11 innings. By THE STAR STAFF The Atléticos of Barranquitas secured the final spot in the 2025-26 COLICEBA postseason Carnival series on Wednesday night, defeating the Tigres of Aguas Buenas 8-7 in the 11th inning at Pablo Marrero Ortiz Stadium in Barranquitas. This victory determined the eight teams that will advance to the penultima

Starter Kazuto Taguchi pitched six innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight to earn his first win as Ponce improved to 4-1 in the LBPRC. By THE STAR STAFF The Santurce Crabbers and Ponce Lions secured victories on Wednesday night in Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (LBPRC by its initials in Spanish) games. Santurce remained undefeated after walking off against the Carolina Giants, 7-6. With the come-from-behind win, the Crabbers (Cangrejeros) took sole

Leigha Brown scored 26 points with five assists as Moca forced a Game 6 this Friday in the BSNF finals. By THE STAR STAFF The Explosivas of Moca forced a Game 6 in the Women’s National Superior Basketball (BSNF by its initials in Spanish) Finals by defeating the Atenienses of Manatí 87-80 at home on Wednesday. The series is now 3-2 in favor of the Atenienses (Athenians). The two teams will face off this Friday night at 7 p.m. in Manatí in another elimination game. The score r

Glasses of wine at Frog, a wine bar in New York, Sept. 14, 2024. Heavy drinking is tied to earlier and more severe brain bleeds, a new study found. The paper, published Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, in the journal Neurology, examined the link between alcohol and intracerebral hemorrhages — the deadliest, most disabling type of stroke. (Marissa Alper/The New York Times) By SIMAR BAJAJ Heavy drinking is tied to earlier and more severe brain bleeds, a new study found. The paper, publ

Christmas begins with the annual Christmas Bazaar at the Union Church in Punta Las Marías on November 15th! This year, we will celebrate again with local artisans, shopping for lightly used items at the Thrift Boutique, wonderful opportunities to bid on donated gifts at the Silent Auction, Christmas lunch, and our highly sought-after pecan pies, handmade by our loving volunteers, the Holy Rollers. Come and browse through our New-To-You section with estate jewelry and other wo