Puerto Rico’s Consumer Price Index remained virtually flat in May 2019, increasing 0.2% compared to April 2019, according to data released by the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics. Meanwhile, from May 2018 to May 2019 the General Price Index increased by 0.5%, the data showed. Furthermore, the purchasing power of the consumer dollar dropped to […]
In the interest of promoting sustainable development of the fishing industry in Boquerón and providing a safe environment for fishermen, FirstBank has made a donation to the Asociación Pescadería Villa Palmeras Inc. fishing association to help complete the reconstruction of their pier, which was declared a total loss after Hurricanes Irma and María. The fishing […]
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association recently recognized Bayer Crop Science for its commitment to and achievement in safety at the Safety and Occupational Health Summit. The PRMA bestowed on Bayer two awards: The Safety Achievement Award and The Safety Best Practice/Continuous Improvement Award. The Safety Achievement Award “is granted to those companies with recordable injury […]