Gov. Jenniffer González Colón By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón on Monday enacted four new laws aimed at improving access to health services, protecting minors from sexual abuse, modernizing digital identity rights, and reinforcing safeguards against sexual harassment in Puerto Rico’s sports sector. The measures, signed at La Fortaleza, reflect a broad policy push touching on patient rights, emerging technologies, child welfare, and accountability within athleti

As a new school year is set to begin this Thursday, the government has insisted that the expiration of non‑recurring federal funds will not affect hiring or essential services at the start of the school year, but the Puerto Rico Teachers Association says on-the-ground verification is indispensable. By THE STAR STAFF Leaders of the Puerto Rico Teachers Association (AMPR by its initials in Spanish) announced Monday they will closely monitor the impact of an estimated $1.2 billi

Almost 110,000 LUMA Energy customers were without electrical service as of 2:35 p.m. Monday, following the grid operator’s announcement that load shedding -- caused by generation shortfalls and the sudden shutdown of the San Juan 6 unit operated by Genera Puerto Rico -- was ongoing. (generapr.com) By THE STAR STAFF A total of 109,992 LUMA Energy customers were without electrical service as of 2:35 p.m. Monday, following the company’s announcement that load shedding -- caused

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón said the government is readying a plan for water rationing if necessary in the coming days. She said the intention is to notify residents several days in advance and to coordinate service distribution by sector in collaboration with municipalities. By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón announced on Monday that the government is preparing to implement a plan for scheduled water service interruptions if drought conditions persist over the