‘Practical Techie:’ Effective biz snooping around is productive
October 12, 2020
Editor’s Note: This editorial column is meant to offer practical advice on technology tools that are ideal for the business community. It’s a very human trait, watching out for the competition. Whether it be in sports, politics, the love life, the neighbors, who’s top in the classroom or keeping with the latest trends. And, who’s […]
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Op-Ed: A new threat to land use and food security in Puerto Rico
September 30, 2020
The Joint Regulation for the Evaluation and Issuance of Permits Related to Development, Use of Land and Business Operation (Joint Regulation 2020) proposed by the current administration and whose public hearings were held last week, would allow, among other things, the combination of uses in the same soil. This would put at risk many agricultural […]
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Op-Ed: Now is Puerto Rico’s chance to rebuild resilient infrastructure
September 24, 2020
Infrastructure is at the top of our minds year-round in Puerto Rico. We’ve witnessed how failures in our infrastructure impacted our public health and safety after Hurricanes María and Irma tore through our hometowns in 2017. In this decade alone, we’ve experienced multiple infrastructure-related crises produced by extreme drought, poor drinking water/reservoir management, solid waste/landfill […]
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Op-Ed: The importance of giving back
September 23, 2020
Many studies have proven that entrepreneurs are a key driver of innovation, wealth creation and economic development. Being an entrepreneur, however, is not for the faint of heart. It requires sacrifice, commitment, tough decisions and access to resources like capital, talent, and mentorship. Entrepreneurs are typically in desperate need of guidance and support, be it […]
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Op-Ed: U.S Census, a vital tool for infrastructure and environmental planning
September 22, 2020
In less than two weeks the period to fill out the decennial census will end and still a number of Puerto Ricans have not completed this process — through the provided form — via the internet, mail or telephone. The number of auto-responses is 34.1%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Unlike the […]
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Op-Ed: Drip by drip, water conservation methods in modern agriculture
September 21, 2020
For more than 30 years, Bayer Crop Science has been a proud member of the Puerto Rican agricultural biotechnology industry. Our operations on the island consist of advanced breeding research and development of soy and cotton seeds with superior genes. We also pride ourselves on three decades of processes adhering to sustainable and environmentally friendly […]
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Op-Ed: Ways to generate cash and solidify your financial position
September 18, 2020
Given the current economic crisis, many businesses could be desperately seeking new sources of revenues to support their cash flow needs and overall operations. However, this is not necessarily the right moment to kick off new projects or to launch new products. The situation rather calls for actions that will solidify the financial position of […]
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Op-Ed: A note to the Oversight Board — Are you considering climate change?
September 17, 2020
It is the public understanding that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB) is “tasked with working with the people and government of Puerto Rico to create the necessary foundation for economic growth and to restore opportunity to the people of Puerto Rico.” Furthermore, its express statutory mandate includes that “at any time submit […]
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Op-Ed: PSHU’s $72M investment a boost to Puerto Rico’s healthcare education, research
September 16, 2020
Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will soon break ground on a new academic building. With an investment of $72 million, this project will generate 485 direct and 1,090 indirect jobs in Puerto Rico. The new development is part of a larger-scale campus expansion that includes a parking garage and student housing and other projects; an […]
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Op-Ed: Contracts instead of aid being distributed with funds to combat COVID-19
September 9, 2020
The irregularities which characterized the deficient government response to the consequences of Hurricane María in 2017 should have been sufficient warning to public administrators about the need to establish strict protocols and scrutiny regarding the use of emergency funds. But three years later, neglect, lack of transparency and shady deals remain the norm amid the […]
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Op-Ed: Puerto Rico’s 2020 Census response rates have improved, but there’s still a long way to go
September 7, 2020
As of earlier this week, roughly 2 million Puerto Ricans out of the island’s estimated 3.2 million residents have thus far completed the 2020 Census. This response rate represents 79.1% participation. While this is an improvement from earlier numbers, the island still has 20% of its citizens uncounted. An undercounting of the island’s residents may […]
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Op-Ed: Is PREPA bringing a baloney sandwich to a gourmet buffet?
September 3, 2020
During periods of major disruption, confusion and chaos often obscure reality, vision, cause and effect, and clarity of thought. With Hurricane María, bankruptcy, global warming, governmental disintegration, and the pandemic – just to name a few – it’s not surprising that Puerto Rico has also been suffering from encumbered decision-making from antiquated leadership. With the […]
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Op-Ed: Workers’ claims against employers on the rise, exposing their businesses
September 1, 2020
Founded or unfounded, the number of complaints filed against companies alleging employment related claims are on the rise. Due to the duality of jurisdictions under which our employer-employment laws operate, the multiplicity of rules and regulations, and a continually changing environment, there is ample room for labor complaints to come forward, exposing employers to significant […]
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Op-Ed: Will U.S. gov’t attempts to curb China’s influence hurt Puerto Rico?
August 31, 2020
The U.S. government is increasingly becoming aware of the challenges of China’s entrance in the Caribbean with their Belts and Roads Initiative. Some of China’s infrastructure logistics development projects will be designed with a military/civilian dual-use in strategic areas. Also, China’s economic proposals aim to gain political soft power, in an area that is considered the […]
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Op-Ed: Puerto Rico’s urgent need for resilient infrastructure
August 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic, the January 2020 earthquakes and Hurricane María in 2017 have shown us the urgent need for resilient infrastructure in Puerto Rico. Using the United Natons’ “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” (SDG) as a framework and the most recent American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) “Puerto Rico Infrastructure Report Card,” Puerto Rico is […]
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