The troubled economy and competition from U.S. pharmacy chains notwithstanding, Puerto Rico's community pharmacies are holding their own and are likely to experience growth this year, according to the head of a cooperative of pharmacy owners.
Two proposals have been submitted to date for the lease, design, construction and operation of a distribution center at the Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, according to Puerto Rico Trade & Export Co. officials.
Puerto Rico Trade and Export will review the rental rates of its commercial properties in a move to increase occupancy rates and boost rental income, the public corporation's main source of revenue, this media outlet learned.