The Financial Oversight and Management Board said it shares concerns that Act 215-2024 could raise costs for critical infrastructure and reconstruction projects, particularly those financed with federal disaster assistance. Warns federal recovery funds could be jeopardized By THE STAR STAFF The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico has reaffirmed its opposition to the implementation of Act 215-2024, saying the measure could increase the cost of federally fu

Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz (Facebook via Thomas Rivera Schatz) By THE STAR STAFF Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz warned on Wednesday that the controversy surrounding Miss Universe 2026 will be “the next Power Expectations” that La Fortaleza must address, at a time when questions are being raised regarding the contract and public funds allocated for the pageant. “Millions of dollars for Miss Universe -- that is going to be the next Power Expectations that La F

Education Secretary Eliezer Ramos Parés (Facebook via Thomas Rivera Schatz) By THE STAR STAFF As part of the measures aimed at strengthening the prevention of infectious diseases in school communities, including influenza, the island Department of Education (DEPR) recently conducted training for its school nurses on the protocols for prevention, management, identification and reporting of possible cases. The training was offered virtually in coordination with the Epidemiology

Cidra Mayor Delvis Pagán Clavijo By THE STAR STAFF Cidra Mayor Delvis Pagán Clavijo announced on Wednesday that he has asked the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) to halt any moves by LUMA Energy to disconnect municipal facilities while it is determined whether the private operator of the island’s electric power transmission and distribution system followed regulatory procedures regarding a dispute over a $319,216.88 balance. The mayor said a LUMA representative had warned the