By THE STAR STAFF Dozens of major energy companies are asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to affirm the dismissal of a sweeping climate‑related lawsuit filed by nearly 40 Puerto Rico municipalities, arguing the case was brought years too late and relies on legal theories already rejected nationwide. In a joint response brief, filed in case 25-1961 on Aug. 11, companies including Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP, ConocoPhillips, Motiva and the American Petro

Former Luquillo mayor José “Nelo” González Ortiz By THE STAR STAFF Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez announced Thursday that former Luquillo mayor José “Nelo” González Ortiz has died. González, affiliated with the New Progressive Party (NPP), served as mayor in three consecutive four-year terms, from January 2001 to Dec. 31, 2012. “The news of the death of the former mayor of Luquillo, José González, who for 12 years led the dest

Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Executive President Luis R. González Delgado By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) Executive President Luis R. González Delgado announced an initiative on Thursday involving an investment of $1,825,000 to hire private crews to address, more rapidly, the leaks causing potable water loss before and during the drought emergency. “At a time when Puerto Rico is facing drought conditions, it is necessary to step

Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano said Thursday that the government is not currently considering extending drought-related service interruptions to 72 hours or implementing a rationing plan for customers dependent on the La Plata reservoir. By THE STAR STAFF Public Affairs Secretary Jean Peña Payano said Thursday that the island government is not currently considering extending drought-related service interruptions to 72 hours or implementing a rationing plan for cust