The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators rejected a memorandum by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions revoking Obama Administration policy that directed U.S. attorneys not to focus scarce law enforcement resources in prosecuting low-level cannabis offenders in states where it has become legal for either medical or recreational use.
Six of retailer Burlington's 11 stores in Puerto Rico will remain closed through Spring, as they recover from damages sustained after the passage of Hurricane María last September, this media outlet confirmed.
Puerto Rico’s budding medicinal cannabis industry has been put in a tough spot after the U.S. Department of Justice reverted a number of guidance documents regulating the cultivation, distribution and possession of marijuana.
WorldWater & Solar Technologies Inc., a continuing solar technology company, has joined forces with Los Padres Foundation and the University of Puerto Rico to provide continuous, clean water and power to some of those affected by the hurricanes last September.
Residential solar service provider Sunnova Energy Corporation has called on members of U.S. Congress to aid in power restoration efforts for the people of Puerto Rico, where 45 percent of residents still lack electricity more than three months after Hurricanes Irma and María made landfall.
As we enter the new year and pass the 100-day mark from when Hurricane María made landfall in Puerto Rico, we want to provide an update on the current recovery efforts, the state of existing drug shortages that resulted from the impact of the storm and our continued commitment to help the island fully recover.
T-Mobile obtained the highest scores in customer satisfaction throughout the year 2017, according to two main independent studies, the carrier announced.
Brian Kelly, also known as The Points Guy and Forbes' No. 1 travel influencer of 2017, will be traveling to Puerto Rico from Jan. 5-7 with his staff, family and friends to assist with rebuilding efforts and experience the island's recovery firsthand, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced
Global business accelerator Parallel18 announced Wednesday the deadline for requesting acceptance into the Pre18 program is Jan. 15, 2018. The pre-accelerator seeks to develop innovative businesses in Puerto Rico, in the early stages with potential to reach global markets.
The Puerto Rico Small Inn Owners and Tourism Association confirmed Wedneday that island “paradores,” as the small properties are known, were at 100 percent occupancy over New Year's Eve weekend.
Toyota de Puerto Rico’s 2017 non-fleet sales outpaced the prior year’s results by 9 percent, the company announced.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency confirmed Tuesday it has approved the Puerto Rico government’s request for an extension of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program through Mar. 20.
Arizona-based APS is sending 50 line workers and support staff to Puerto Rico early this month to assist with ongoing power restoration efforts on the island, the company announced.
We can all agree that it has been a difficult year for Puerto Rico.
Motivated by a commitment to help communities most affected by Hurricane María, a group of FirstBank employee volunteers organized a collection of more than 1,500 non-perishable items which they distributed to homes in Comerío and Cataño.
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