Puerto Rico’s main banks had more than $75.6 billion in combined assets at the end of 2010, reflecting a year-over-year drop of 15.6 percent, according to a report released by the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
The Economic Development Bank announced Sunday the approval of $7.2 million in loans — and a $1 million revolving credit facility — to help a trio of local businesses develop and keep their businesses going.
As oil prices settled at close to $98 a barrel Friday, prices at the pump on the island also spiked, prompting concerned consumers to scramble to fill up their tanks in case things get worse in coming days.