Puerto Rico begins disbursing retention aid to employers affected by 2020 disasters
July 4, 2025
First $1 million in payments supports payroll for 800 workers in 34 municipalities. #NewsismyBusiness
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787 Coffee expands direct trade from Puerto Rico to Latin America
June 30, 2025
787 Coffee, a Puerto Rican-owned company, has expanded its direct trade model to include micro-lot farms in Mexico and Colombia. According to the company, eliminating intermediaries allows it to build a transparent supply chain that pays growers more — addressing an industry norm where farmers often earn less than 10% of a coffee’s retail price. […]
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Puerto Rico Senate passes bills to expand internet access, support local agriculture
June 11, 2025
Measures introduced by Sen. Jeison Rosa-Ramos target digital inequality and food security. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico EITC cuts could hit retirees, young adults, report warns
May 29, 2025
Espacios Abiertos warns $400 million reduction may undermine labor force incentives. #NewsismyBusiness
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Walgreens plans to close 1,200 stores as part of turnaround strategy
October 16, 2024
The company reported a $1.7 billion net loss, and will focus on investing in its remaining stores. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: $12B in relief should boost Puerto Rico’s progress, clean energy shift
November 29, 2023
Released by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Democrats, the report says the funding has not been effectively used for renewable energy infrastructure, seen as key for economic progress. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan ranked 9th most expensive city in US
November 2, 2023
In the U.S. News list, San Diego takes the top spot, but the cost of living in Puerto Rico’s capital has even exceeded New York’s. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Public Relations Assoc. opens submissions for 2023 Excel Contest
July 11, 2023
The association’s annual contest celebrates excellence in the profession, with entries accepted throughout August. #NewsismyBusiness
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Parallel18 announces $100K seed capital program
June 26, 2023
The application period has been extended for the initiative with the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and Banco Popular, which offers tools for startup expansion. #NewsismyBusiness
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New Forward Center to boost STEM tech startups, education
June 22, 2023
The Economic Development Administration is backing high-tech innovation and STEM education as part of hurricane recovery efforts #NewsismyBusiness
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Fed agency sued for failing to protect corals, including Puerto Rico’s
April 4, 2023
Conservation organization says the government has yet to finalize the designation of critical habitats, putting certain corals at risk of extinction, including ones off of Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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As prominent figures warn about AI, ChatGPT says it can benefit Puerto Rico
March 31, 2023
ChatGPT replies to a prompt that AI "presents an opportunity for growth" in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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