Municipality of San Juan proposes ordinance to track short-term rentals
November 17, 2022
The San Juan municipal government could shore up some $1.6 million in license fees from 3,792 short-term rental operators in the capital city.
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Tech fertilizes efficiency, resiliency in Puerto Rico’s agriculture
November 14, 2022
Finca Explora is not only integrating tech in different ways, but is also constantly looking to innovation for different purposes.
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Puerto Rico poised to become global force in AI development
November 11, 2022
The recent sale of San Juan-based software engineering company Wovenware to Maxar Technologies is positioning Puerto Rico to become a global force in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to which the former firm has been dedicated to since its inception in 2003. In an interview with News is my Business, Carlos Meléndez, who along […]
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Hurricane Fiona cost Liberty Puerto Rico $12M in 3Q22
November 9, 2022
The Category-1 storm hit at the tail-end of the quarter, on Sept. 18, causing island wide power outages that interrupted service.
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Roosevelt Roads Aviation Services leases Ceiba airport facility for new MRO
November 9, 2022
The private firm will lease a 52,000 square-foot hangar and another 55,000 square feet of open space at the airport.
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Fairmont El San Juan’s new GM predicts ‘banner year’ in ’23
November 7, 2022
José Padín, a 30-year veteran of Puerto Rico’s hotel industry, took over the position of general manager in September.
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Aerostar launches free wi-fi at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
November 3, 2022
To access the LMM's wireless internet service, users need to search for “SJUFreeWiFi” account and create their own profile.
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U.S. Dept. of Energy names Carbó head of Puerto Rico grid modernization
November 3, 2022
He will work on behalf of the Biden administration with the Puerto Rican government to unify efforts to modernize the island’s electric system.
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Evertec reports $146M 3Q22 revenue, growth in ATH Móvil transactions
November 3, 2022
Evertec’s operation in Puerto Rico benefited from increased point-of-sale transaction volumes during the quarter.
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FCC votes to push proposal extending support to local telecoms
October 28, 2022
Without Commission action, some of the existing support is scheduled to end starting in June 2023.
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VPNet Inc. gets $8.8M USDA grant to connect 7 public schools
October 28, 2022
The grant comes from the federal ReConnect Program.
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Popular Inc. reports $422M in 3Q22 net income, boosted by Evertec deal
October 27, 2022
Excluding the effects of that transaction, Popular Inc.’s net income for the quarter would have been $195.8 million.
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First BanCorp. reports $74.6M in 3Q22 net income, steady vs. 3Q21
October 26, 2022
The financial institution will mark its 74th anniversary this week.
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Oriental Bank reports $157M in 3Q22 revenue, up $22M Y-O-Y
October 21, 2022
The bank's CEO urged the public sector to "execute" to rebuild Puerto Rico's infrastructure.
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FCC Chair to visit Puerto Rico to survey Hurricane Fiona recovery efforts
October 18, 2022
Rosenworcel is set to meet with Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, among other government and industry officials.
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