By THE STAR STAFF The Puerto Rico Restaurants Association (ASORE by its acronym in Spanish) will center its annual ASORE Restaurant Show on the economic and creative potential of local products, highlighting their role as a catalyst for innovation and new business opportunities across the island’s foodservice industry. The event will take place Oct. 30-31 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, bringing together restaurant owners, operators, suppliers and culinary professionals

Mosquito Bay in Vieques (Wikipedia/USDA, DRNA PR) By THE STAR STAFF The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) has initiated a technical assessment regarding a possible reduction in bioluminescence levels at Puerto Mosquito Bay in Vieques, agency secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez announced on Monday. “This is a matter of great importance to the agency, and we will address it with the necessary urgency,” Quiles stated in a written release. The assessment is be

Manuel “Nolo” Morales public beach in Dorado (Facebook via Tíratepr) By THE STAR STAFF House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez and District 11 Rep. Elinette González Aguayo announced plans Monday to establish a formal path toward rehabilitating the Manuel “Nolo” Morales public beach in Dorado, one of the northern coast’s most visited recreational areas. The lawmakers said the effort will focus on restoring and upgrading key facilities at the site, while also addressing coa

Coamo Mayor Juan Carlos García Padilla Cites strong party support By THE STAR STAFF Coamo Mayor Juan Carlos “Tato” García Padilla signaled Monday that he is weighing a run for a Senate at‑large seat in the 2028 elections, acknowledging that the strong support he received during the Popular Democratic Party’s (PDP) General Assembly has prompted him to consider the move. García Padilla, who secured 5,375 votes, which was the highest total among the five newly elected members of

Popular Democratic Party President and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera said the party’s renewed philosophy centers on prioritizing “the human being, the Puerto Rican, and their material and spiritual needs for bread, land, and liberty.” Plans 10‑year gov’t program By THE STAR STAFF The Popular Democratic Party (PDP) has moved to redefine its ideological identity, with party president and Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera presenting a new phil

By THE STAR STAFF The entry of the LNG tanker Amur River into San Juan Bay, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, was postponed due to wind conditions, reported New Fortress Energy (NFE). The company had requested to move the maneuver up to take advantage of a period of more favorable weather. According to the company, it had requested an entry window between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. as early as Sunday, given forecasts predicting an increase in wind speed throughout the day. NFE stat

Rep. Joel Franqui Atiles By THE STAR STAFF A new bill filed in the island House of Representatives seeks to reduce the government workweek to four days without cutting pay, a move its sponsor says would ease financial pressure on public employees while improving productivity across agencies. Rep. Joel Franqui Atiles introduced House Bill 1459, which proposes a 32‑hour workweek for employees covered under Puerto Rico’s Law 8, allowing them to work four eight‑hour days while re

By THE STAR STAFF Juana Díaz will host the 2026 Puerto Rico Women’s Superior Basketball National League (BSNF) All-Star Game on Saturday, October 17, at the Dolores “Toyita” Martínez Coliseum, featuring skills competitions, a three-point contest and a game showcasing the league’s young talent. “Our greatest hope is that this event inspires the girls and young women who dream of one day representing their hometown or Puerto Rico through sports,” said Aurelio Collado, owner of

During the 2025-26 local season, Rivera won the batting title with a .348 average and earned his second consecutive Gold Glove Award. By THE STAR STAFF The Mayagüez Indios have secured third baseman and team captain Emmanuel Rivera for two more seasons after reaching an agreement to keep him with the franchise through the 2027-28 and 2028-29 campaigns. The extension comes ahead of Rivera’s 11th winter baseball season. He made his debut with the Indios in 2016-17, earning Rook