The law that Puerto Rico enacted last month to privatize the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has many flaws, including labor protections that are too weak, an unnecessary restructuring of the Puerto Rico Energy Commission and a lack of commitment to strong energy planning, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis affirmed.
As a precautionary measure due to the shortage of foods and supplies thanks in large part to Hurricane María on the island, large chain supermarkets, Econo and Selectos have opted to be better prepared for the upcoming hurricane, set to affect Puerto Rico as soon as this Monday.
America Cruise Ferries, the company that connects Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic by sea, has signed a letter of intent with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority to invest some $15 million to redevelop Piers 15 and 16 at the San Juan port.
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