The Workforce Development Administration and the Office of Youth Affairs announced Wednesday a joint initiative that will provide $25 million to create and retain jobs for employees between 18 and 29 years old.
Following what can only be called an attempt to avoid the unavoidable, the Government Development Bank finally posted the Economic Activity Index — with weeks of delay — for the months of September and October, revealing results that keep Puerto Rico in negative territory for the 11th consecutive month.
Five companies doing business on the island — and a newcomer that will open soon — have confirmed plans to expand their operations in Puerto Rico, creating 545 jobs through combined investments of more than $51.3 million, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla said Monday.
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