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Three nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico have been granted low-power FM licenses to begin educational and cultural radio programming under a time-sharing schedule approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
Featured, Telecommunications/Technology
FCC grants LPFM licenses in Puerto Rico to 3 nonprofits under time-share
NIMB Staff June 4, 2025

Caguas and Cayey nonprofits secure low-power FM permits after disputes rejected. #NewsismyBusiness

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The NielsenIQ report explains how Puerto Rico’s retail formats and product categories responded to recent economic and consumer shifts.
Economy, Featured
NielsenIQ: Puerto Rico consumer sector sees early ’25 sales volume lift
NIMB Staff June 3, 2025

Lower price fluctuations help ease overall market decline, report shows. #NewsismyBusiness

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Claro President Enrique Ortiz de Montellano outlines the company’s preparations for the 2025 hurricane season.
Featured, Telecommunications/Technology
Claro strengthens network resilience ahead of 2025 hurricane season
NIMB Staff May 29, 2025

Carrier commits $160 million to reinforce infrastructure and customer connectivity. #NewsismyBusiness

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Cybersecurity expert Alberto Rodríguez, CEO of Millennial Networks, warns that cybercrime has surpassed natural disasters and drug trade as ransomware attacks escalate, threatening health care systems and Puerto Rico’s digital infrastructure.
Featured, Telecommunications/Technology
The world’s 3rd largest economy: Cybercrime reaches $10.5T
Dennis Costa May 28, 2025

Puerto Rico systems face heightened risk due to U.S. ties, expert warns. #NewsismyBusiness

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The analysis points to a long-standing structural imbalance in Puerto Rico’s economy, noting that the Leading Economic Index confirms the island no longer responds effectively to traditional stimulus measures.
Economy, Featured
Puerto Rico’s economic activity drops for 2nd straight month in Feb.
NIMB Staff May 26, 2025

Coincident and leading indicators reflect weakening momentum amid fiscal uncertainty and global trade tensions. #NewsismyBusiness

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House prices in Puerto Rico rose more than 50% from 2020 to early 2025, growing faster than on the U.S. mainland, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Economy, Featured
Puerto Rico economy grows as jobs rise, housing costs surge
NIMB Staff May 22, 2025

Labor force expands and the population stabilizes, but housing supply and credit trends remain uneven. #NewsismyBusiness

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Francisco Rodríguez-Castro, president and CEO of Birling Capital Advisors
Economy, Featured
Puerto Rico stock index up 8.1% YTD, beating U.S. markets
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

Birling Capital’s April market review highlights strong Puerto Rico equities and early investor confidence in Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón’s leadership. #NewsismyBusiness

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Liberty Puerto Rico’s new headquarters in San Juan.
Featured, Telecommunications/Technology
Liberty Puerto Rico revenue drops 9% to $298.4M in Q1
NIMB Staff May 9, 2025

Mobile migration challenges and subsidy cuts impact performance; company withdraws mid-term outlook. #NewsismyBusiness

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Estudios Técnico’s report notes that 39.2% of seniors in Puerto Rico live below the poverty line.
Economy, Featured
Puerto Rico’s aging population hits 770,861 as challenges intensify
NIMB Staff May 8, 2025

One in four Puerto Ricans is 65 or older, raising concerns over poverty, health care and housing. #NewsismyBusiness

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The FCC also announced a temporary pause in broadband performance testing for PR Fund carriers during the first and second quarters of 2026.
Featured, Telecommunications/Technology
FCC eases reporting rules for Puerto Rico broadband carriers
NIMB Staff May 2, 2025

Temporary relief granted to PR Fund carriers on reporting standards and credit requirements through March 2026. #NewsismyBusiness

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Among the higher-paying jobs in this group were detectives and criminal investigators, who earned $37.68 per hour, and transportation security screeners at $24.78.
Economy, In-Brief
San Juan Metro wages rise, but still trail US average by wide margin
NIMB Staff May 1, 2025

Health care and tech lead earnings growth, but low-wage sectors highlight persistent disparities. #NewsismyBusiness

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Consumers will also be able to manage paid subscriptions — including Netflix, Disney+ and Max — directly through FreeCast.
Featured, Telecommunications/Technology
FreeCast expands to Puerto Rico, offering access to 700+ live channels
NIMB Staff April 30, 2025

The streaming platform will allow island broadcasters to reach audiences across the Caribbean and the U.S. diaspora. #NewsismyBusiness

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Tariffs are driving up construction costs in Puerto Rico.
Economy, Featured
Tariffs raise construction costs, slow housing projects in Puerto Rico
Maria Miranda April 16, 2025

The Associated General Contractors’ José Torrens warns that rising prices and stalled permits may hinder recovery. #NewsismyBusiness

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New York Fed President John C. Williams speaks with Mike Soto-Class, CEO of the Center for a New Economy, during a moderated discussion.
Economy, Featured
NY Fed chief warns of uncertainty, slower growth in Puerto Rico visit
Dennis Costa April 14, 2025

John C. Williams spoke to the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce about the economy, trade tensions and inflation. #NewsismyBusiness

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The new tariffs could intensify pricing pressures and trigger renewed inflation.
Economy, Featured
New US tariffs raise concerns, opportunities for Puerto Rico’s economy
NIMB Staff April 4, 2025

An analysis by Estudios Técnicos Inc. concludes that the implications for Puerto Rico are “multifaceted.” #NewsismyBusiness

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“We’re very excited to welcome the Star of the Seas for the first time today to the San Juan Pier, as well as the Celebrity Beyond, which together bring more than 13,000 people, including passengers and crew.

 

This first visit of the Star of the Seas is estimated at approximately $600,000, and with the next five scheduled calls, it will exceed $3.5 million in direct economic impact.”

 

— Willianette Robles-Cancel, executive director, Puerto Rico Tourism Co.

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