Mitigation work advances in Vieques, Culebra with $2.4M FEMA grant
July 25, 2025
Projects target coastal erosion, flooding in Puerto Rico’s island towns. #NewsismyBusiness
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Caribbean agriculture promoted at international meeting in Vieques
June 2, 2025
First Caribbean Agricultural Meeting promotes food sovereignty, agroecology and shared solutions. #NewsismyBusiness
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HMS Ferries transported 506K maritime passengers during Q1
April 11, 2025
The carrier vowed to provide ferry passengers with punctuality at an average of 97% on all routes by 2025. #NewsismyBusiness
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FCC fines Vieques broadcaster for unauthorized operation
February 24, 2025
Senda will pay a $4,500 civil penalty and implement a compliance plan to follow the agency’s rules. #NewsismyBusiness
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HMS Ferries–Puerto Rico transported 1.5M passengers in 2024
December 13, 2024
The ferry operator said the result is “a new annual high reached before 2025.” #NewsismyBusiness
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U.S. DOT awards $711K for new vehicle ramp in Vieques
December 4, 2024
To date, the U.S. government has announced nearly 600 port and waterway projects that are strengthening supply chains, reducing the costs of everyday items, and lowering carbon emissions. #NewsismyBusiness
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HMS Ferries transports 1.25M passengers during Q3
October 21, 2024
The system is expected to exceed the 2023 annual record of 1.5 million passengers before the December holidays. #NewsismyBusiness
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$41.7M Ceiba terminal project, new ferries to improve service
October 7, 2024
Puerto Rico’s ferry fleet will expand with four vessels to improve service to Vieques and Culebra. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA allocates more than $1M to repair 3 Puerto Rico Emergency Management Offices
August 29, 2024
The repairs to better respond to disasters will benefit more than 45,000 residents in Fajardo, Vieques and Maricao. #NewsismyBusiness
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The unraveling of a crypto dream
August 14, 2024
When he moved to Puerto Rico in 2017, Brock Pierce, an investor in a range of experimental crypto ventures, made headline-grabbing promises to revive the local economy. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA allocates $6.4M for infrastructure projects in Vieques, Culebra
July 18, 2024
The projects will benefit the economic development of the Puerto Rican island-municipalities and support social work efforts. #NewsismyBusiness
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HMS Ferries reports 12% YoY jump in passenger traffic in first half of ’24
July 15, 2024
Operator of the maritime transportation system reports new ridership highs through June 2024. #NewsismyBusiness
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ATI commissions new $5.2M barge to boost cargo capacity to Vieques, Culebra
June 21, 2024
The vessel will be able to haul heavy and construction equipment, tanker trucks, gasoline and other goods more efficiently. #NewsismyBusiness
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HMS Ferries – Puerto Rico reports record ridership growth
June 19, 2024
The operator saw 14% increase in passengers from January to May. #NewsismyBusiness
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Banesco USA loans $400K to Maritza’s Car Rental in Vieques
February 19, 2024
Maritza’s Car Rental will acquire the property located at 358 Antonio Mellado St. in Isabel II. #NewsismyBusiness
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