GAO finds $1.9B Puerto Rico surplus, warns of unresolved PREPA debt
July 1, 2025
While Puerto Rico strengthens its financial position, pending electric utility restructuring and population loss remain key threats to long-term stability. #NewsismyBusiness
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General Fund revenue exceeds projections by $304.3M in fiscal year
June 24, 2025
Individual income, sales taxes and rum taxes drive gains over government estimates. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Planning Board releases draft of $11.8B 4-year investment plan
June 24, 2025
PICA outlines priority projects in infrastructure, economic and social development. #NewsismyBusiness
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CUD opposes bill to reduce business sign size in Puerto Rico
June 20, 2025
The United Retailers Association warns that the proposed change would raise costs for small businesses. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s Economic Development Bank streamlines lending efforts
June 20, 2025
Agency cuts loan processing time, expands strategic agreements and services. #NewsismyBusiness
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Economic Development Bank backs expanding consumer lending powers
June 18, 2025
BDE president defends proposal as bankers warn it risks straying from mission. #NewsismyBusiness
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Arecibo responds to ADA lawsuit with accessibility improvement plan
June 17, 2025
Mayor pledges upgrades at City Hall, public spaces after legal filing. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico lawmaker calls for probe into food delivery app pricing
June 16, 2025
Resolution would task the House Consumer Affairs Committee with reviewing platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash. #NewsismyBusiness
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Mayors call for greater promotion of tourism in Puerto Rico’s towns
June 16, 2025
Municipal leaders urge Discover Puerto Rico to spotlight local attractions. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gov’t launches sweeping permitting system reform
June 3, 2025
New system introduces AI, faster inspections and support from private sector. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico EITC cuts could hit retirees, young adults, report warns
May 29, 2025
Espacios Abiertos warns $400 million reduction may undermine labor force incentives. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico completes successful trade mission to Dominican Republic
May 27, 2025
DDEC reports $3 million in projected sales from 22 participating companies. Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) recently led a trade mission to the Dominican Republic aimed at expanding economic and commercial ties between the neighboring islands. DDEC Secretary Sebastián Negrón-Reichard, accompanied by more than 20 small and medium-sized enterprise […]
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GSA launches Mercadito, 1st gov’t e-commerce platform in LatAm
May 23, 2025
New system offers agencies access to 25,000 products and services with streamlined, transparent procurement. #NewsismyBusiness
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US Census: More than half of Puerto Rico residents face high disaster risk
May 20, 2025
New Community Resilience Estimates highlight towns most at risk from natural hazards. #NewsismyBusiness
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Senate bill proposes turning vacant buildings into affordable housing
May 20, 2025
Puerto Rico Sen. Álvarez-Conde’s measure would prioritize closed schools. #NewsismyBusiness
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