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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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Mónica Flores-Barragán, president of ManpowerGroup Latin America.
Featured, Labor/HR
Adapting to workforce trends crucial for Puerto Rico’s economic growth
NIMB Staff May 26, 2025

Talent shortages, generational shifts and leadership transformation reshape the labor landscape. #NewsismyBusiness

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Construction at Valley Village is scheduled for completion by April 2028 and will provide housing for hundreds of families in Santa Isabel, according to government officials.
Featured, General Biz News
FirstBank finances $75M for Valley Village housing project in Santa Isabel
NIMB Staff May 23, 2025

The eco-friendly, 292-unit affordable housing complex receives funding through federal tax credits and CDBG-DR. #NewsismyBusiness

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Mercadito is designed to streamline how Puerto Rico government agencies purchase goods and services through a centralized digital platform, officials said. (Screen capture)
Featured, Government
GSA launches Mercadito, 1st gov’t e-commerce platform in LatAm
NIMB Staff May 23, 2025

New system offers agencies access to 25,000 products and services with streamlined, transparent procurement. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Cine Kids auditorium at Plaza Guaynabo VIP Cinemas is designed for families with young children and includes an interactive play area.
Featured, General Biz News
Caribbean Cinemas reopens Plaza Guaynabo with $4M VIP upgrade
NIMB Staff May 22, 2025

New theater includes seven luxury VIP rooms, a game zone, kids’ theater and full-service Victor’s Kitchen & Bar. #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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In 2024, about 51,500 people were blocked or redirected from booking entire home listings in the U.S., including more than 560 in Puerto Rico, over Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends due to Airbnb’s antiparty measures.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
Airbnb acts in Puerto Rico against disruptive summer holiday parties
NIMB Staff May 22, 2025

Airbnb’s antiparty system will be in effect for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. #NewsismyBusiness

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Contamination at Playa Lala in Rincón dropped by nearly 50% in 2024, due to community efforts and sewage system upgrades, according to Surfrider Foundation.
Environment, Featured
Puerto Rico beaches see mixed results in water quality report
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

Surfrider Foundation highlights progress and ongoing challenges in coastal monitoring efforts. #NewsismyBusiness

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Edith Brignoni, founder of Baby Abrazo, a digital brain health platform for families, received the Jumpstart Award and CPA business guidance at the BioLeap Showcase from the Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Featured, General Biz News
13 Puerto Rico bioscience startups to expand in NYC after BioLeap
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

Parallel18 and Science Trust celebrate second cohort with awards, mentorship and access to IndieBio accelerator. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Community Resilience Estimates Viewer shows social vulnerability by census tract in Puerto Rico in the event of a natural disaster.
Featured, Government
US Census: More than half of Puerto Rico residents face high disaster risk
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

New Community Resilience Estimates highlight towns most at risk from natural hazards. #NewsismyBusiness

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Sen. Ada Álvarez-Conde introduced Senate Bill 483 to convert vacant public schools into affordable housing in Puerto Rico, noting that while many focus on abandoned houses, her bill targets unused government buildings.
Featured, Government
Senate bill proposes turning vacant buildings into affordable housing
Maria Miranda May 20, 2025

Puerto Rico Sen. Álvarez-Conde’s measure would prioritize closed schools. #NewsismyBusiness

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The State Insurance Fund Corp. in Puerto Rico will launch a mobile app July 1 to help employers manage policies and payments more easily.
Featured, Government
CFSE to launch mobile app for Puerto Rico employers starting July 1
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

New digital tool will streamline payroll, certifications and policy access for more than 120,000 businesses. #NewsismyBusiness

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Arby’s in Plaza Escorial, one of the chain’s first locations in Puerto Rico, closed in April.
Featured, Retail
DDR Escorial sues Arby’s franchisee in Carolina over $1.49M lease default
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

Plaza Escorial landlord claims tenant abandoned operations, failed to pay rent through 2032. #NewsismyBusiness

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Marisol Villalobos, co-founder and CEO of Amasar, speaks at the 2025 Agrohack Conference & Expo in San Juan, Puerto Rico, about how certifications helped her brand reach the stateside market.
Agriculture, Featured
Certification labels gain ground in marketing of agricultural products
Dennis Costa May 19, 2025

Certification labels gain ground in marketing of agricultural products Industry leaders at Agrohack 2025 discuss how Puerto Rico food producers can access the stateside market. #NewsismyBusiness

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Students in the Bravo Family Foundation’s Empowering Young Entrepreneurs program pitch business ideas at Bravo Day 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Featured, Nonprofit organizations
Puerto Rico students pitch startups to Orlando Bravo at Bravo Day
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

A total of 75 public high school students spent eight months receiving business training from the Bravo Family Foundation. #NewsismyBusiness

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