IEEFA: Prepa debt plan would create unsustainable burden
May 17, 2023
The bankruptcy of Prepa, with more than $9 billion in unpaid bond debt and other obligations, represents one of the largest municipal debt restructurings in the United States. #NewsismyBusiness
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GenEra files injunction against Genera PR in trademark dispute
May 17, 2023
Renewable energy L3C seeks economic damages, while Prepa's private partner maintains it is duly registered. #NewsismyBusiness
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Oriental leads in point-of-sale offerings
May 17, 2023
With Oriental, merchants can accept various payment methods, depending on the POS that they choose. #NewsismyBusiness
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U.S. DOT sues Puerto Rico security co.’s for misclassifying guards
May 17, 2023
The lawsuit names EM Policia Privada Inc., its successor Vigilancia Virtual and Policia Privada LLC; and Israel Martínez-Gutiérrez, Carmen Hernández-Rosa and Daniel Vargas as defendants. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico as a biotech hub: Advances to be unveiled in GEN webinar
May 17, 2023
May 23 broadcast will spotlight the island's industry edge, featuring experts from Invest Puerto Rico and MBQ Pharma. #NewsismyBusiness
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9th edition of Garnier Green Fest collects 6K+ lbs. of recyclable plastic
May 17, 2023
The Garnier Green Fest collaborated with the Puerto Rican nonprofit organization Basura Cero to manage the processes related to the plastic collected at the event. #NewsismyBusiness
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‘Above average’ public transit spending fuels private vehicle use
May 16, 2023
The island outranked all other states and territories, followed by Wyoming and Alabama in the top bracket of places with the highest vehicle miles traveled, and therefore lowest transit ridership, as people favor using their personal vehicles. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gov’t ends paid COVID-19 leave
May 16, 2023
Employers are no longer required to offer special leave to employees with COVID-19. #NewsismyBusiness
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Anti-fraud initiative launched to educate Puerto Rico’s elderly
May 16, 2023
Key agencies form Alliance Against Fraud and launch the "Pause, Think and Protect Yourself" initiative to combat the financial exploitation of seniors. #NewsismyBusiness
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OGP opens call for Roberto Sánchez Vilella internship
May 16, 2023
The internship offers a work experience to university students. #News is my Business
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Study: STRs not to blame for Puerto Rico’s housing affordability challenges
May 15, 2023
In the study, Foundation for Puerto Rico covered the factors impacting housing and rent prices on the island, examining several causes. #NewsismyBusiness
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce sets Puerto Rico’s 1st Economic Development District
May 15, 2023
A variety of industries will be supported in their economic development efforts, including health care, hospitality and agriculture, the federal agency stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Parguera Plaza Hotel reopens its doors after $3.5M revamp
May 15, 2023
Parguera Plaza Hotel is expected to become the first and only hotel with a microbrewery in the Caribbean. #NewsismyBusiness
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Justice Dept. launches PR/USVI Environmental Crimes Task Force
May 12, 2023
The creation of this task force builds upon the Justice Department’s environmental justice strategy and brings together federal law enforcement agencies in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. #NewsismyBusiness
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Ponce museums receive $2.4M for repairs after Hurricane María, earthquakes
May 12, 2023
Federal funds allocated to restore structures that preserve Puerto Rican history and culture. #NewsismyBusiness
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