Given the emergency that Puerto Rico is experiencing as a result of the ongoing earthquakes, the Puerto Rico Restaurants Association has asked for an additional 60 days of the elimination of the Sales and Use Tax on prepared foods. Marisol Vega-Cuoto, president of the trade group known as ASORE in Spanish, said “many citizens, volunteers […]
Less than four years after making its local debut with flights between San Juan and Orlando, low-cost carrier Allegiant Airlines will be pulling out of the market, ending service in May, this media outlet confirmed. “Allegiant’s business model is based on providing low-cost, affordable service to leisure travelers when they need it, which means our […]
OFG Bancorp reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2019, reflecting the previously announced acquisition of Scotiabank’s Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands operations. OFG reported a net loss to shareholders of $2.3 million, or ($0.04) per share, which included $21.5 million in acquisition related merger and restructuring charges and $6.6 million in additional […]