The canoe, 20 feet in length and 245 pounds, was loaded and will depart aboard the MV El Coquí ship from Crowley’s Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan on Friday.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)