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From right, Gov. Jenniffer González; Willianette Robles, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Co.; and Julio Cabral, founder of Grupo DRDG, announce the return of the NBA preseason to Puerto Rico and the island’s hosting of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament.
Featured, Tourism/Transportation
NBA, FIBA events to deliver $11.8M, 4,300 room nights
Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez September 23, 2025

Puerto Rico secures major basketball games with global reach and strong tourism impact. #NewsismyBusiness

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Waiters, bartenders and other tipped employees on the island will not see the same relief being discussed in Washington unless lawmakers amend the island’s tax code. (Credit: Sheila Fitzgerald | Dreamstime.com)
Featured, General Biz News
Puerto Rico still taxes tips despite US exemption plan
NIMB Staff September 23, 2025

Local rules treat gratuities as taxable wages while federal proposal would spare service workers. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández speaks at the Puerto Rico Food Bank in Carolina during a roundtable discussion on the proposed transition from the Nutrition Assistance Program to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Featured, Government
Resident Commissioner pushes SNAP transition in Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff September 23, 2025

Hernández joined a roundtable at the Puerto Rico Food Bank to discuss food aid for families. #NewsismyBusiness

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Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Puerto Rico firms, groups announce new leadership moves
NIMB Staff September 23, 2025

Appointments span legal, business, academic and nonprofit sectors. #NewsismyBusiness

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Global Finance recognized Banco Popular in its 2025 “World’s Best Digital Banks” awards, honoring the institution for its consumer and corporate digital platforms.
In-Brief
Popular honored with top digital banking awards
NIMB Staff September 23, 2025

Bank wins Global Finance distinctions in consumer and corporate categories. #NewsismyBusiness

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Ramón C. Barquín, president of the United Retailers Association of Puerto Rico, known as CUD by its Spanish initials.
In-Brief
CUD, CIAPR sign pact to boost economy and infrastructure
NIMB Staff September 23, 2025

Agreement will foster collaboration, training and innovation for Puerto Rico’s business sector. #NewsismyBusiness

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Roberto Lefranc, executive director of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co., announced the start of demolitions at three unused industrial buildings in Quebradillas as part of a program to clear land for new investment.
Featured, Government
Pridco begins demolition plan to repurpose old facilities
Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez September 22, 2025

Agency launches islandwide effort to modernize sites, free land for new investors. #NewsismyBusiness

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Casa del Peregrino in Aguadilla, which received a $623,921 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grant to support housing, counseling and other services for homeless veterans. (Credit: Casa del Peregrino Aguadilla Facebook page)
Featured, Nonprofit organizations
VA awards $1.3M to expand veteran aid in Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff September 22, 2025

Casa del Peregrino and St. Vincent de Paul receive funds to fight homelessness. #NewsismyBusiness

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Juan Riera, executive director for Latin America at Sunhouz.
In-Brief
Sunhouz opens San Sebastián store to boost solar growth
NIMB Staff September 22, 2025

Expansion brings inventory, training and local economic impact. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Manufacturing HUB initiative will offer courses and seminars to help small and midsize manufacturers improve operations and access resources.
In-Brief
SBTDC launches HUB to strengthen local manufacturing
NIMB Staff September 22, 2025

Program will provide training, capital access and export guidance. #NewsismyBusiness

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Rescue equipment funded by a $46,766 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was delivered to the Office of Emergency Management in Yabucoa to aid in vehicle extrications.
In-Brief
Firehouse Subs equips Yabucoa with $46K in rescue tools
NIMB Staff September 22, 2025

Foundation grant supports emergency management eight years after María. #NewsismyBusiness

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The September 2024 Canelo-Berlanga fight broadcast is the subject of eight lawsuits filed in Puerto Rico. (Credit: Piotr Sikora | Dreamstime.com)
Featured, General Biz News
8 Puerto Rico venues sued for pirating Canelo-Berlanga fight
NIMB Staff September 19, 2025

Bars and restaurants across Puerto Rico accused of illegally showing Canelo-Berlanga boxing match without license. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González, left, and Felipe do Carmo, head of public sector for Central America and the Caribbean at Amazon Web Services, announce the free tech training agreement during a press conference at La Fortaleza.
Education, Featured
Puerto Rico signs Amazon Web Services deal for free tech training
Maria Miranda September 19, 2025

Governor: AI, cloud and cybersecurity courses could reach 50,000 people. #NewsismyBusiness

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Ed Nabrotzky, CEO of Dot Ai (Courtesy photo)
Featured, Manufacturing
Dot Ai secures $1.3M in orders, expands Puerto Rico plant
NIMB Staff September 19, 2025

Barceloneta facility opened in May and adds second shift to meet growing demand. #NewsismyBusiness

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Bad Bunny’s 30-show residency in Puerto Rico generated an estimated $200 million in direct economic activity.
Biz Views, Featured
‘Acho, el capitalismo es otra cosa’
Contributor September 19, 2025

Antonio Santos says Bad Bunny’s residency proves Puerto Rico’s culture can fuel economic growth and challenge old narratives. #NewsismyBusiness

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“We’re very excited to welcome the Star of the Seas for the first time today to the San Juan Pier, as well as the Celebrity Beyond, which together bring more than 13,000 people, including passengers and crew.

 

This first visit of the Star of the Seas is estimated at approximately $600,000, and with the next five scheduled calls, it will exceed $3.5 million in direct economic impact.”

 

— Willianette Robles-Cancel, executive director, Puerto Rico Tourism Co.

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