P.R.’s hemp regulations to be submitted to USDA in June for review
May 2, 2019
Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores-Ortega said the agency should be ready in June to submit a draft of the proposed regulations for commercial production of industrial hemp on the island. In an interview on 1140, during the “En Una Hora” program — in which News is my Business participates — the government official said […]
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Centro para P.R. fights poverty, inequality; advances women’s role in society
May 1, 2019
Dennis Román, vice president of the Sila M. Calderón Foundation’s Centro para Puerto Rico discusses the nonprofit’s missions and programs to promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance among the island’s youth and low-income women.
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House Bill 2073 submitted to inject more transparency into prescription drug pricing
April 30, 2019
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives will be reviewing a bill to amend Act 7, known as the Prescription Drugs Pricing Transparency Act, to identify the factors that influence what patients pay for their medication. House Rep. Juan Oscar Morales, chairman of the House Health Commission, said during an interview on the “En Una Hora” […]
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Study: Sports betting, online gaming could shore up millions for P.R.
April 24, 2019
Puerto Rico has the opportunity to be a leader in the United States as it looks to enter the sports betting and online gaming market but needs to build upon their already strict regulatory structure that relies on suitable operators and a strong, experienced regulator that understands the existing legal market. Such were the findings […]
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Economic Development Bank receives $1M to boost job creation in rural areas
April 23, 2019
The Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico got approved and will receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office, EDB President Luis Burdiel announced. “This capital injection will be used to provide loans for small and medium enterprises in rural areas of the island to promote new job creation,” Burdiel […]
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Hearing slated for April 26 on proposed $23M AFICA bond issue
April 18, 2019
The Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, known as AFICA for its initials in Spanish, is planning to issue $23 million in debt to finance a project planned by the Inter American University of Puerto Rico. The upcoming public hearing that will take place at the Fiscal Agency and […]
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[PODCAST] Benefits of opening an IRA account as tax deadline looms
April 11, 2019
CPA Rubén Rodríguez, a member of the Puerto Rico Society of CPAs, and expert on the topic of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), discusses their benefits to taxpayers in Puerto Rico in our latest podcast episode.
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Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino to undergo $10M renovation
April 11, 2019
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino will embark on a $10 million top-to-bottom makeover, starting with its 503 guest rooms, the lobby and bar areas, this media outlet confirmed. The work will begin in July and should be completed by November, said Jeannette Avilés, director of sales and marketing for the property that opened […]
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PREPA’s situation ‘complex,’ result of ‘perfect storm’
April 10, 2019
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s transformation will require a strong energy policy as well as an implementation strategy that considers the island’s “complex situation.” Such was the opinion of Tomás J. Torres, executive director of the Puerto Rico Institute for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy, in testimony presented before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee […]
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Gov’t unveils online ticketing service for Vieques/Culebra ferry service
April 9, 2019
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the creation of a digital platform that will allow users of the ferries traveling between Vieques, Culebra and Ceiba to purchase tickets online, access route maps and find answers to frequently asked questions. Through www.porferry.com users will have access to a detailed itinerary of routes with boarding and departure times, estimated times of […]
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3rd co-branded Dippin’ Dots/Doc Popcorn store to open in P.R.
April 9, 2019
Doc Popcorn, a franchise featuring fresh-popped, kettle-cooked popcorn, will open its third co-branded location in Puerto Rico to also serve Dippin’ Dots flash-frozen ice cream at the Route 66 Outlets in Canóvanas on April 13, the retailer announced. The new co-branded Dippin Dots/Doc Popcorn store — as well as the ones in Bayamón and Hatillo […]
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Liberty P.R. offers update on NBCUniversal channel blackout
April 6, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico President Naji Khoury says NBCUniversal is holding customers hostage, while no new negotiations are scheduled to solve the matter to get Telemundo, NBC and 13 other channels back on the air. In the meantime, the carrier is offering discounted services and vows to give credit. Listen to the full interview HERE!
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‘Season of the Witches’ indie film to be produced entirely in P.R.
April 3, 2019
“Season of the Witches,” a psychological thriller produced and directed by an all-women team of film industry professionals, will be rolled entirely in Puerto Rico this summer, this media outlet confirmed. The project has a “micro budget” of less than $3 million, which will go toward hiring a local crew of producers and actors, and […]
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T-Mobile CEO Legere in San Juan today for ‘Winners Circle P.R.’ event
April 1, 2019
T-Mobile CEO John Legere confirmed he will be in San Juan today to meet with employees during its “Winners Circle Puerto Rico” event, which will take place all week. This is the first time T-Mobile celebrates the companywide affair in Puerto Rico, which will bring some 1,500 employees to the island, including other high-ranking company […]
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NY Fed’s Williams: ‘P.R. must leverage natural, human assets’ to bounce back
March 29, 2019
New York Fed President John Williams urged Puerto Rico to leverage its natural, cultural and human resources to create a sustainable, strong, vibrant and prosperous economy for future generations. During his two-day visit to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands — which fall under his agency’s jurisdiction — Williams participated in a conversation with […]
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