FirstBank Parent Company Reports $96.1 Million in Third-Quarter Earnings
First BanCorp., the parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, reported net income of $96.1 million for the third quarter…
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Old San Juan to Add New Artisan Spaces at Paseo de Ballajá Garden
Governor Jenniffer González Colón has announced a project to create new spaces for artisans to display and sell their…
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IslandWide expands its operations in Puerto Rico
IslandWide Group, a Puerto Rico-based logistics, distribution and ground transportation company, has launched a new…
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Oriental Maintains Positive Results
Despite economic challenges, including high inflation, OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG)—the parent company of Oriental…
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Balance Between Hotels and Short-Term Rentals
The accommodation market in Puerto Rico continues to benefit from tourism demand, with more than 6.4 million…
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Omaris Nazario celebrates Puerto Rican culture with her designs
Omaris Nazario Gómez transformed her passion for drawing into a career that takes her to various events in Puerto Rico…
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Hogar Ruth Begins $3.5 Million Integrated Services Center in Vega Alta
Hogar Ruth has begun construction of a $3.5 million Integrated Services Center in downtown Vega Alta, a project…
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Coamo Advances $18.3 Million in Construction and Infrastructure Projects
The Municipality of Coamo is moving forward with 14 simultaneous construction, reconstruction and infrastructure…
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A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy
President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters’ pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to…
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Puerto Rico’s GPI falls for the second consecutive month
The Government Progress Index (GPI) of Puerto Rico, prepared by Birling Capital, fell for the second consecutive month…
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SME Marketing Summit 2026 to Explore How Brands Can Stay Relevant in a Changing Market
Puerto Rico’s Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME) will host its 2026 Marketing Summit on Thursday, Oct.…
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Diversification and Quality Define Finca Neo Jibairo’s Agrotourism Offerings
Amid the growth of agritourism in Puerto Rico, Finca Neo Jibairo, in Río Grande, is pursuing a diversified business…
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Caribbean University Expands Bayamón Campus With New Facilities
Caribbean University is expanding its Bayamón campus through a construction project supported by Federal Emergency…
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Auxilio Mutuo to compensate thousands of patients following cyberattack: here’s how to file a claim
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo in Puerto Rico has agreed to establish a $500,000 fund to compensate approximately 41,000…
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DDEC Leads Trade Mission to Canada With 11 Local Companies
Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) is leading a trade mission to Toronto, Canada,…
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Puerto Rico Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.2% as Payroll Jobs Increase
Puerto Rico’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,500 jobs year over year in September, reaching 954,500…
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Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico to Feature Nearly 121 Contestants
Nearly 130 contestants from around the world are expected to arrive in Puerto Rico next month for the 75th edition of…
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Trump and Vance to announce a $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set Tuesday to announce a $25 million program to encourage the…
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Puerto Rico and Caribbean to Benefit From New Clean Energy Partnership
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) and Green Solutions International SKN Incorporated (GSI) have…
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Vega Alta Job Fair to Feature More Than 30 Employers on October 21
More than 30 employers will gather in Vega Alta on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for an employment and community services event…
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Tres Santos Mezcal Reports 40% to 45% Sales Growth in Puerto Rico
Despite a decline in alcohol consumption on the island, the artisanal company Tres Santos Mezcal reports a steady…
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Banco Popular remains vigilant amid rising cost of living
In the midst of an increasingly challenging economic outlook for many households in Puerto Rico, marked by the increase…
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Best of Ribera del Duero Names Puerto Rico’s 10 Favorite Wines
Puerto Rico has selected its 10 favorite wines from Spain’s Ribera del Duero designation of origin for 2026, marking…
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Puerto Rico Statistics Institute Launches StatBot 2.0
The Puerto Rico Statistics Institute has launched StatBot 2.0, an upgraded version of its virtual assistant designed to…
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Elon Musk pledges to give a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'
Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to “every kid in America” next year.
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Puerto Rican-Developed Tres Santos Ensamble Mezcal Wins Gold in New York
Tres Santos Ensamble, a mezcal brand developed by Puerto Rican entrepreneurs and handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, has…
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How much money should you have saved to deal with an emergency?
Having a reserve of money can help you deal with unexpected financial situations without compromising your home's…
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Think Strategically: Puerto Rico Stocks: The Rotation Is a Repricing of Promises
Puerto Rico stocks outperform U.S. banks as investors shift toward value, while the IMF forecasts an economic…
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Financial planning important for a comfortable retirement in Puerto Rico
Retiring in Puerto Rico requires increasingly careful financial planning as everyday expenses continue to put pressure…
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Rio Camuy Cave Park Reopening Plan Targets Investment
A proposal to reopen and redevelop the Rio Camuy Cave Park is gaining support from three northern Puerto Rico…
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Puerto Rico Agencies Launch Partnership to Help Small Businesses
Puerto Rico business organizations and government agencies have joined forces to help more than 50,000 employers access…
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Bloom Pop Launches in Puerto Rico With Prebiotic Soda Collaboration
Bloom is expanding its beverage lineup in Puerto Rico with the launch of Bloom Pop, a prebiotic soda that the brand…
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Raúl Arambarry Benítez to Retire After 43 Years at La Puertorriqueña
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito La Puertorriqueña will enter a new leadership chapter in January 2027, when Executive…
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Fed chair Warsh says price stability is key but shies away from signals about rates
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Friday he won’t prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest…
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Sagrado’s Neeuko Marks 10 Years Supporting Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs
The Universidad del Sagrado Corazón’s collaborative innovation center, Neeuko, has supported 1,253 ventures and…
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Carolina Herrera Launches Good Girl Jasmine Absolute in Puerto Rico
Carolina Herrera has introduced Good Girl Jasmine Absolute in Puerto Rico, marking the 10th anniversary of its…
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