USDA Rural Development awards $125.1M to 5 Puerto Rico towns to repair landfills
December 21, 2023
Cabo Rojo, Guayama, Jayuya, Juncos and Lajas will receive funding. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s reconstruction advanced in ’23 with $2B in disbursements
December 20, 2023
COR3 reported progress and investment in disaster recovery efforts across the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA funds repair of Puerto Rico sports facilities
December 19, 2023
Skateboarding and soccer venues receive multimillion-dollar support. #NewsismyBusiness
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House files bill to move forward on granting tax relief for working class
December 19, 2023
If passed, the bill would grant $250M in tax incentives to the working class following an agreement between Gov. Pierluisi and the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Municipality of San Juan sues Exxon Mobil, others for role in climate change
December 18, 2023
The municipality is seeking punitive and compensatory damages in excess of $75,000 from all defendants, “jointly and severally,” it stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s working class could get higher income tax refunds next year
December 14, 2023
The new proposal represents an agreement between the government, the legislature and the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rican towns to benefit from Municipal Innovation Lab
December 11, 2023
Liga de Ciudades de Puerto Rico has launched a program to help improve local government efficiency. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA OKs $786M project to replace 1.5M PREPA meters
December 11, 2023
The equipment will feature Advanced Metering Infrastructure. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector creates 7,500 new jobs Y-O-Y in Q2
December 6, 2023
During the second quarter of 2023, manufacturing ranked as the second industry with the highest total wages paid in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t updates Single Business Portal to expedite project permits
December 5, 2023
The system can process electronic validations, features more inter-agency integrations, greater capacity to manage the number of users and better cybersecurity. #NewsismyBusiness
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EDB, Consulate of Mexico sign collaborative agreement for entrepreneurs
December 1, 2023
The agreement will provide economic development opportunities for Mexican entrepreneurs based in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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DOE allocates $13M for more solar, battery storage in Puerto Rico
November 30, 2023
Agency to work with stateside and local nonprofits to connect up to 40,000 vulnerable households with solar panels. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: $12B in relief should boost Puerto Rico’s progress, clean energy shift
November 29, 2023
Released by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Democrats, the report says the funding has not been effectively used for renewable energy infrastructure, seen as key for economic progress. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA grants $40M to PRASA for infrastructure repairs
November 28, 2023
The funds are to improve water management and services after Hurricane Maria’s impact. #NewsismyBusiness
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CPA Society president addresses Puerto Rico’s tax reform challenges
November 20, 2023
Edmy Rivera-Colón tells News is my Business that the substitute reform should boost jobs and be easy to comply with, making the island more competitive. #NewsismyBusiness
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