By THE STAR STAFF The municipality of Arecibo has begun installing Braille signage throughout its public offices as part of a broader effort to make local government facilities more accessible to residents who are blind or have low vision, Mayor Carlos R. Ramírez Irizarry announced Sunday. Ramírez Irizarry said the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to building a more inclusive public service environment. The new signs will allow visually impaired residents t

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón By THE STAR STAFF Gov. Jenniffer González Colón has signed into law a new measure that strengthens the island’s anti‑corruption efforts by requiring mandatory restitution in cases of illicit enrichment involving the misuse of public information. The statute, now designated as Law 155‑2026, amends Article 250 of the Puerto Rico Penal Code and removes judicial discretion when a public official obtains a personal benefit through confidential informa

The water‑treatment facility requested by Genera PR would be built either at the San Juan Power Plant or the Palo Seco Power Plant (pictured). By THE STAR STAFF Genera PR, the private operator of Puerto Rico’s legacy power plants, has asked the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) to approve a major water‑treatment project aimed at protecting the island’s electrical system during ongoing droughts. The request was filed on Aug. 6 as part of the review process required before any F

University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus Interim Chancellor Mayra Charriez Cordero (Facebook via Recinto de Río Piedras de la UPR) By THE STAR STAFF Mayra Charriez Cordero, interim chancellor of the University of Puerto Rico’s (UPR) Río Piedras Campus, announced over the weekend the postponement of the start of the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year to Monday, Aug. 17. “Furthermore, for the duration of the state of emergency, courses will be offered via alterna