San Juan ranks among most expensive cities to live for employees
June 30, 2023
The firm’s 2023 Cost of Living Survey shows that Puerto Rico sits significantly high in the ranking that included 227 cities from across five continents. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan sidewalks to become disability-friendly under U.S. Justice Dept. order
June 26, 2023
Following a discrimination lawsuit for violation of the ADA, the agency proposes an order to make public sidewalks more accessible. #NewsismyBusiness
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Comptroller: San Juan spent $1.4M on tablets in 2020, with 23% still undistributed
June 6, 2023
The agency said that 13% of the tablets at Head Start centers were defective but had not been referred for repair, while others had yet to be inspected before their warranty expired. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan municipal gov’t rolls out ordinance regulating short-term rentals
May 25, 2023
The regulation establishes an STR registry and licensing process run by the city’s Permits Office. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan picked as stop for MSC World America cruise ship starting April 2025
March 29, 2023
The cruise will offer two seven-night itineraries, one of which includes a stop in San Juan.
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Puerto Rico awarded $24M in annual federal funding to address homelessness
March 29, 2023
HUD announced $2.8 billion across the U.S. to support the Biden administration's goal to end homelessness by 2025. #NewsismyBusiness
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160-ft. FlyDining hanging restaurant concept to open in Puerto Rico
March 27, 2023
The restaurant will have a fixed location in Puerta de Tierra and may host pop-up events in other locations. #NewsismyBusiness
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Bella Group, The Electric Factory launch Honda Kids robotics program
March 21, 2023
Bella Group plans to expand the program in the future.
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Medtronic opens new operations in San Juan, which grants tax decree
March 9, 2023
The company contemplates an investment of $1 million to $1.4 million in future activities.
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San Juan distributes portable batteries to patients with special needs
February 27, 2023
“San Juan Va Por Ti” program is already providing support for 3,000 patients during power outages.
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Municipality of San Juan signs 30-yr. lease with Normandie Hotel owners
February 14, 2023
The property is "salvageable," the owners said.
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Op-Ed: Towns have finally acknowledged urgent need to register, regulate short-term rentals
January 9, 2023
Isabela and Dorado have enacted new ordinances, Aguadilla and San Juan are in progress, and other cities will follow.
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Small inns, B&B owners back San Juan’s proposed STR regulation
January 2, 2023
In mid-November, San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero announced plans to regulate STRs in the city.
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San Juan kicks off $3.8M bus station improvement project
November 30, 2022
The Capetillo, Río Piedras South and Río Piedras East bus stations in San Juan will get revamped.
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San Juan gov’t launches $22M, 2nd phase of road repaving project
November 21, 2022
The project has already repaired 903 streets, avenues, and roads in 68 communities in San Juan, through a $34 million investment.
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