Tato Cintrón Announces Bid for Cataño Mayor's Office
Fernando 'Tato' Cintrón announced Tuesday his intention to run for mayor of Cataño in the process to fill the vacancy left by the death of Mayor Julio Alicea Vasallo. Cintrón…
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PNP Governing Board Meets Despite Public Feud Between González Colón and Rivera Schatz
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón, president of the New Progressive Party (PNP), held the party's governing board meeting at its headquarters during work hours to mark the collective's 59th…
AutoExpreso Operator PAM Names Mark Williams as New President and CEO in Puerto Rico
Professional Account Management (PAM), the company responsible for administering and operating AutoExpreso, announced the appointment of Mark Williams as new president and CEO of its Puerto Rico affiliate. PAM said…
Culebra's Diagnostic and Treatment Center Will Not Close, Mayor Says Amid Layoff Notices
Culebra Mayor Edilberto Romero Llovet told Primera Hora that the island municipality's Centro de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento (CDT) will not close, despite concern after the Grupo Menonita this week sent…
Comptroller's Audit Finds Irregularities in Purchase of CT Scan for Vieques Hospital
An audit by the Office of the Comptroller of Puerto Rico (OCPR), led by Comptroller Carmen Vega Fournier, found "irregularities in the administration and use of property acquired" by the…
DTOP Reactivates Inspection of Vehicle Inspection Centers
The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP) has reactivated its inspection of vehicle inspection centers, with 268 centers visited over the past two months, according to Marcos García, the…
DACO Secretary Torres Montalvo Doesn't Rule Out Bid for Cataño Mayor's Office
Hiram Torres Montalvo, secretary of Puerto Rico's Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO), said Tuesday he does not rule out running for mayor of Cataño but asked for time to consider…
Health Secretary Reports Malaria and Severe Mpox Cases in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's Secretary of Health, Víctor Ramos Otero, announced during a press conference at La Fortaleza that the island has recorded one case of malaria and four cases of severe…
Puerto Rico House Members Earned Thousands on the Side
House Speaker Carlos 'Johnny' Méndez concealed information about outside income earned by House members for nearly two months. According to the report, some members earned thousands of dollars from sources…
Governor Signs Puerto Rico's First Pet Insurance Regulation Law
Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed into law a measure, authored by Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz, that for the first time creates a regulatory framework for offering and selling pet…
Draft of New Drought Protocol in Hands of Energy Czar
The future of the 'Protocol for Drought Management in Puerto Rico' is in the hands of Energy Czar Josué Colón. The current protocol has not been fully implemented, as the…
House Speaker Méndez Vows Action on Climate Plan, Cites Missing Legislation
Puerto Rico House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez said the House will act this legislative session on the Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience Plan, but explained the House hasn't moved…
Governor Appoints Pedro De Jesús as Undersecretary
Governor Jenniffer González Colón appointed Pedro César De Jesús Román as Undersecretary of the Governor's Office, effective immediately, according to La Fortaleza. De Jesús will begin exercising his duties right…
Executive and Legislative Branches Seek Consensus on Key Measures
The Puerto Rico Executive and Legislative branches are working together to approve key measures during the current legislative session, which began on Monday. Governor Jenniffer González and legislative leaders Thomas…
Governor González Colón Announces DRNA Secretary's Added Role, Multiple Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced that Waldemar Quiles Pérez, Secretary of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA), will also serve as a member of the Governing…