AeroNet launches 2 new products to support business continuity
August 30, 2018
AeroNet has launched Dual Network Access (DNA) and Net Insurance.
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New head of the CUD wants to develop new crop of entrepreneurs
August 29, 2018
Jorge Argüelles, who swore into his position as president of the United Retailers Association over the weekend, believes Puerto Rico needs more entrepreneurs, and he’s setting out to develop them.
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Plaza Las Américas marks 50 years of growth, change
August 29, 2018
Plaza Las Américas, the largest shopping center in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, is marking 50 years of doing business on the island, where it has grown from an 800,000 square-foot mall in 1968 to a 2 million square-foot mega retail center now.
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FCC report: Hurricane María knocked out 95.2% of cell sites in P.R.
August 28, 2018
Hurricane María knocked out 95.2 percent of cell sites in Puerto Rico after it clobbered the island nearly a year ago, the Federal Communications Commission confirmed in a report released analyzing the effects of last year’s deadly storm.
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Bill submitted to ensure gov’t does not divert 9-1-1 Emergency funding
August 24, 2018
A bill was recently submitted to the Puerto Rico Senate to ensure that funds received by the commonwealth’s 9-1-1 Emergency System are not diverted for other purposes, in accordance with federal regulations.
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P3 Authority considering unsolicited bid to develop mega yacht marina, dry dock
August 23, 2018
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority is conducting a preliminary evaluation of an unsolicited proposal submitted by an undisclosed firm to develop a mega yacht marina and dry dock in San Juan.
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Old Harbor Brewery returns to P.R.’s artisanal beer market
August 22, 2018
Old Harbor Brewery, a once popular brewery and restaurant in Old San Juan, is making a comeback in the hands of Destilería National Inc., which has made a $3 million investment to revive the artisanal brand after a three-year absence.
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Treasury to disburse $50M to P.R. employers affected by hurricanes
August 22, 2018
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department will disburse an additional $50 million to benefit employers affected by Hurricanes Irma and María.
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Ports Authority ‘seeking alternatives’ to build mega-yacht marina in San Juan
August 20, 2018
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority began looking at alternatives about a month ago to build a mega-yacht marina in the Isla Grande sector of San Juan.
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Hard Rock Café reopens in P.R. after nearly 10-year absence
August 17, 2018
The Hard Rock Café franchise has returned to Puerto Rico a decade after it shuttered its restaurant in Old San Juan, now reopening in the Condado area following a $6 million investment.
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P.R. Ports Authority sells former Patillas airport for $150K, 2 more deals possible
August 13, 2018
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority closed on the sale of the first of three regional airports it plans to divest, reaching a deal with Xpert’s Inc. for $156,000 for the former Patillas regional airport, agency Executive Director Anthony Maceira confirmed.
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User traffic up 348% at redesigned News is my Business site in last 30 days
August 13, 2018
Today marks one month since News is my Business unveiled its redesigned website, and in that time, user traffic has increased 348 percent year-over-year, according to statistics provided by Google Analytics.
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Liberty Puerto Rico begins task of burying fiber optic cables islandwide
August 10, 2018
Upon completing more than 90 percent of the restoration of its network post-María, Liberty Puerto Rico has now undertaken the task of burying as much as it can of its 14,000 miles of fiber-optic cable through which it offers its islandwide service.
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AT&T building out 4G LTE network, laying foundation for 5G in P.R.
August 10, 2018
Wireless carrier AT&T has invested more than $275 million in our Puerto Rico wireless and wired networks during 2015-2017, in preparation to roll out next-generation 5G services after the devastation left by last year’s hurricanes.
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FCC releases $64.2M to telecom providers in PR/USVI for recovery efforts
August 9, 2018
The Federal Communications Commission has made available $64.2 million in Stage 1 funding to help providers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands restore voice and broadband service in the aftermaths of Hurricane Irma and María.
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