P.R. Legal Marijuana projects opening of 250 clinics in next 6 mo.’s
January 23, 2019
The number of patients using medicinal cannabis to manage their conditions continues to rise and so is the opening of new cannabis clinics that will create thousands of jobs, said Puerto Rico Legal Marijuana President Goodwin Aldarondo. The trade group estimated that in the next six months, 250 new clinics will begin to operate, generating […]
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Rosselló: Gov’t working on ‘transformation’ of Vieques/Culebra ferry system
January 22, 2019
Admitting that transformations are “seldom smooth and many times messy,” Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló confirmed that his administration is working on ironing out the kinks that have come up with the shift into the “short route” connecting Puerto Rico with Vieques and Culebra. In an exclusive interview with this media outlet, Rosselló said moving […]
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1st post-María resilience summit to focus on lessons learned from hurricanes
January 22, 2019
Caribbean Strong, under the slogan of “Building Resilience with Equity,” is the first post-Hurricane María resilience summit to be held this year, at the Sheraton of the Convention Center Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, organizers confirmed. The summit will focus on the lessons learned after the two devastating hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico […]
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Rosselló: Transportation issues between P.R-Vieques-Culebra to be resolved by summer
January 21, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló sits down with News is my Business to discuss several pressing economic issues, and the government’s proposed resolutions.
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P.R. jobless rate at 8.3% in December, 15K jobs added YOY
January 21, 2019
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources announced that the island’s unemployment rate stood at 8.3 percent in December 2018, reflecting a decrease of 2.7 percent versus December 2017. Labor Secretary Carlos Saavedra further said the workforce participation rate rose to 40.8 percent in December, while 15,000 more jobs were reported in comparison […]
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NY Fed to co-sponsor ‘P.R. Financial Awareness’ video contest award ceremony
January 21, 2019
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an awards ceremony for the 10th annual “Puerto Rico Financial Awareness” video contest in San Juan on Jan. 25. The contest seeks to promote knowledge of economics, finance, and business by challenging teams of college students in Puerto Rico to […]
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Aon to host event for employers seeking to boost employee value proposition
January 21, 2019
Professional services firm Aon Puerto Rico will host “Redefining the Employee Work Experience” workshop for the first time on the island, the company announced. The activity seeks to guide employers to understand the importance of defining, creating and implementing an experience for the employee that allows them to express their “Employee Value Proposition.” The EVP […]
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Liberty LatAm settles $108.5M in hurricane-related insurance claims
January 18, 2019
Liberty Latin America has reached a settlement agreement with its third-party insurance provider for $108.5 million in net damages related to Hurricanes Irma and María last year, the company confirmed. The gross amount agreed to in December 2018 totaled $138.5 million, but Liberty deducted $30 million in self-insurance from the total amount. “We have received […]
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New car sales up 28.4% in ’18, when 107K+ units rolled off P.R. lots
January 18, 2019
Puerto Rico’s new car sales received a significant boost last year, when a total of 107,941 units sold, compared to the 84,080 units sold in 2017, representing a 28.4 percent increase. However, the United Automobile Importers Group, known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, predicted that this year, the industry will see a reduction […]
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P3 Authority confirms selection of 4 proponents for PREPA transformation
January 18, 2019
The Puerto Rico Public Private Partnership Authority announced the selection of four proponents that have the necessary experience to manage and operate all aspects of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s electricity distribution and transmission system. P3 Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero confirmed the qualified proponents: Duke Energy Corporation; Exelon Corporation; PSEG Services Corporation; and […]
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AT&T expands retail presence in USVI with 1st mobile store
January 18, 2019
As part of its strategy to reach customers where they are, AT&T has rolled out a mobile store in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mobile store will be used at community events, such as holiday events, concerts and festivals. It also will be at the Department of Housing, Parks & Recreation complex at Cruz Bay […]
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U.S. House approves Velázquez P.R. amendments to Disaster Funding Bill
January 17, 2019
Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved two proposals authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aimed at assisting Puerto Rico, as the island continues recovering from economic hardship and historically catastrophic hurricanes. The amendments were approved as part of H.R. 268, a supplemental spending bill that appropriates additional funding for disaster […]
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JetBlue report: Caribbean depends on tourism, which ‘relies heavily’ on healthy coral reefs
January 17, 2019
The Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where JetBlue is the largest airline to both islands, benefit from tourist spending of more than $1 billion per year — revenue that is directly linked to healthy coral reefs. Furthermore, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Puerto Rico receive more than one million visitors per year whose visits are […]
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Evertec included in ’19 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for advancing women in workplace
January 17, 2019
Evertec Inc. announced that it is one of 230 companies selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. “We’re proud to be included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, representing the first company in Puerto Rico among the 36 countries and regions […]
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Op-Ed: P.R’s per capita debt load is ‘far lower’ than that of mainland states
January 17, 2019
Recent discussions of Puerto Rico’s debt levels by both Puerto Rico officials and the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico represent that the island’s per capita debt levels are far higher than the average per capita levels of mainland states in the U.S. mainland. However, that analysis compares only state-level debt and ignores […]
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