The island’s retail sector ended 2010 with a slight 1.85 percent year-over-year increase, generating more than $2.3 billion in activity. However, the rising costs of food, gasoline and medicines, coupled with the influx of federal funding, could explain the spending growth.
Two major manufacturing plants employing more than 2,000 people on the island paid a combined $20 million to the government of Puerto Rico during the first quarter, related to the recently effected 4 percent excise tax on foreign corporations.
Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club are joining forces with the Health Department in a vaccination drive for children and youth between the ages of two months and 18 years. The health clinics will take place April 25-30 at stores throughout the island.
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