How to help after Colombia's devastating earthquake
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University of San Juan launches new phase with $2.4 million investment
On August 17, the University of San Juan will begin a new academic stage with renovated facilities, new study programs…
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DISTRITO T-Mobile and Coca-Cola Music Hall Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With Free Weekend Celebration
DISTRITO T-Mobile and Coca-Cola Music Hall will celebrate their fifth anniversary this weekend with three days of free…
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Carolina Catering earns international food safety and quality certification
Puerto Rican food service company Carolina Catering Corp., which operates under the trade name Sky Caterers, has earned…
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Puerto Rico's economy has declined for three consecutive quarters
Puerto Rico's economy continues to show signs of weakening. The most recent Economic Activity Index (EAI) from the…
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Puerto Ricans' credit profile remains strong despite financial challenges
Despite the financial challenges that Puerto Ricans are experiencing, the credit profile of consumers in Puerto Rico…
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US stocks rise toward records as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
The U.S. stock market is rising toward an all-time high on Thursday following the latest sign that inflation is getting…
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Puerto Rican Teachers Travel to Washington, D.C. for AI and Virtual Reality Education Training
A group of 10 Puerto Rican educators from the Department of Education traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in…
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Boricua Emprende Fest Returns for Eighth Edition With Expanded Resources and New Experiences
Boricua Emprende Fest will return to the Puerto Rico Convention Center on September 4 for its eighth edition, bringing…
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New Remote Monitoring Technology Launched
In response to Puerto Rico's growing aging population, Caregivers of Puerto Rico is launching a new technology for its…
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Laundromats open at limited capacity amid drought
Residents of the metropolitan area have had to reduce the amount of laundry they do due to water rationing that began…
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Frozen coffee price generates multimillion dollar deficit in Department of Agriculture
The Department of Agriculture acknowledged that it owes farmers about $10 million, which it attributes to losses…
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Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom…
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Puerto Rico Planning Board to Measure Economic Impact of 2026 Drought
The Puerto Rico Planning Board (JP) will conduct a study to quantify the economic impact of the current drought across…
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Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93
Hiroshi Okuda, the former chief executive of Toyota, who led the Japanese automaker’s stellar rise in global markets,…
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Possible increase in the minimum price of coffee is gaining momentum
In an urgent effort to save the profitability of the Country's coffee industry, coffee growers are leading a new claim…
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Water Fee charge illegal
Given the ongoing water shortage in the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO)…
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Puerto Rican Documentary Filmmaker Wins Grand Jury Prize at BlackStar Film Festival
Puerto Rican documentary filmmaker Juan C. Dávila Santiago won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the…
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Puerto Rico agencies launch joint operation to identify illegal water wells
Puerto Rico’s Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA), Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA), and…
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Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort
The president's media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business…
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Expectations in the agricultural sector wither in the face of drought
The drought began to take its toll on Puerto Rico's agricultural sector, with impacts that are reflected in the…
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Puerto Rico Tourism Company allocates $2 million for aid program for businesses affected by water interruptions
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) has allocated $2 million for the launch of the “Mano Amiga” Incentive Plan, a…
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Increase in bottled water sales in Puerto Rico
Faced with a water rationing crisis due to structural problems and extreme weather, supermarkets in Puerto Rico,…
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Puerto Rico raises small-business water disruption incentives to $10,000
The Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has increased financial assistance for small and…
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Muuaaa Design Agency names Erika Van O’ordt as CEO to lead next phase of growth
Puerto Rican branding and design firm Muuaaa Design Agency has named Erika Van O’ordt as its new general manager as the…
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DACO warns restaurants against charging ‘water fee’
Puerto Rico’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) is warning restaurants that they cannot charge customers a separate…
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US markets point to a mixed open and oil prices tick higher over Hormuz stalemate
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its all-time high on Monday, while oil prices rise on uncertainty about when the…
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Puerto Rico bets on "bleisure" tourism to attract visitors and increase spending
Business trips no longer end when a meeting, conference, or convention concludes. Increasingly, business owners,…
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Classic car show to return to San Juan with more than 500 vehicles on display
More than 500 classic, antique, exotic and collectible vehicles will be on display during the third edition of La Gran…
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Marshalls to open new store in Arecibo, creating about 60 jobs
Marshalls, one of the leading off-price retailers in the United States, will open a new location at Plaza del Atlántico…
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Banesco USA awards grants to five nonprofits supporting communities across Puerto Rico
Banesco USA has awarded community grants to five nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico during the first half of 2026,…
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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters,…
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Puerto Rico's economic indicators reflect mixed signals between inflation, consumption, and productive activity
Puerto Rico's economy showed mixed performance during the first months of 2026, with signs of a slowdown in economic…
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Dorado opens new Head Start and Early Head Start center with $6.3 million investment
The Municipality of Dorado, in partnership with Puerto Rico's Administration for Child Care and Comprehensive…
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Puerto Rico's Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has launched a new financial assistance program…
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US tariffs could double cost of generic drugs in Puerto Rico
At a time when the cost of medications continues to rise, a new tax could further increase the cost of accessing these…
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