Adjustments to public and private transport
Rising fuel prices are forcing Puerto Rico’s transportation sector to find new ways to operate more efficiently.
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New travel habits open up opportunities for the tourism industry
Shifting traveler habits could open up new opportunities for Puerto Rico’s tourism industry—particularly in segments…
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Think Strategically: The Puerto Rico Healthcare Fiscal Cliff Is a Discriminatory Choice Congress Makes
Puerto Rico’s healthcare system faces a 2027 Medicaid funding cliff as hospitals, doctors and providers confront…
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Southwest Airlines to Launch Direct Kansas City–Puerto Rico Route in Summer 2027
Puerto Rico is expanding its air connectivity with the U.S. mainland through a new nonstop route between Kansas City…
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US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report calms the rattled bond market
Some relief is returning to the rattled U.S. bond market on Friday after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a…
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US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September
U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government…
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Natalia Lafourcade to bring Cancionera Tour 2026 to Puerto Rico
Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade is scheduled to perform in Puerto Rico on October 3, 2026, at Coca-Cola…
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Wendy's Puerto Rico wins Global International Market Award for doubling footprint
Wendy’s Puerto Rico has been named the company’s Best International Market for 2026, earning global recognition for its…
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Puerto Rico hospitals face financing and workforce challenges
Puerto Rico’s hospital sector is confronting a combination of financing pressures, workforce challenges, demographic…
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Demographic change puts the supermarket sector to the test
A shrinking and increasingly aging population is altering consumer habits in Puerto Rico—a trend that supermarket…
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Producer anticipates fewer Easters for Christmas this year
As the Christmas season approaches, producers of ornamental plants are preparing to begin selling traditional…
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As the Christmas season approaches, producers of ornamental plants are preparing to begin selling traditional…
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Nearly $100,000 allocated to protect agricultural land in Puerto Rico
Given the difficulty of reclaiming agricultural land once its use has changed, a University of Puerto Rico (UPR)…
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Puerto Rico’s DDEC Invests Nearly $1 Million in Youth Education and Workforce Training
Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has allocated $999,975 in Workforce Innovation and…
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Americans are using buy now, pay later more than ever. Here's what to know if you're one of them
Americans spent more than $160 billion last year using buy now, pay later plans, according to research published by…
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Autocare expansion continues despite drought and cost challenges
While businesses in Puerto Rico continue to face challenges regarding water and power outages, the car wash company…
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The film 'Esta Isla' is Puerto Rico's official candidate for the Goya Awards
The Puerto Rican film “Esta Isla” was selected as Puerto Rico's official candidacy for the Goya Awards, in the category…
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Multi-million dollar federal funding injection for credit unions
Approximately $9.8 million in federal funds will go to 17 credit unions in Puerto Rico after the U.S. Department of the…
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Farmacias Caridad opens a new store at Plaza Las Américas: find out where it is.
Two years after acquiring the operations of CVS Pharmacy in Puerto Rico, Farmacias Caridad maintains its expansion…
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Nobu announces its first hotel and restaurant in Puerto Rico
The Nobu brand announced this Wednesday that it will open its first hotel and restaurant in Puerto Rico in San Juan, a…
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Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Inflation slowed a bit last month as Americans ramped up their spending, though price gains remained elevated and are…
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Autocare opens automated car wash center in Santurce
The Puerto Rican company Autocare inaugurated its first high-volume automated car wash center in Santurce this…
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Retail sales exceed $4.4 billion in July
Retail sales in Puerto Rico reached $4,410.5 million in July 2026—a 1.1% increase compared to the same month the…
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From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early…
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Lares seeks to recover from the closure of Eagle Industries del Caribe
The closure of Eagle Industries del Caribe’s operations deals another blow to the economy of Lares, leaving more than…
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Centro Casas to Auction More Than 60 Residential Properties Across Puerto Rico
Centro Casas Subastas is set to hold a live residential property auction Oct. 9, offering more than 60 houses and…
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Judge orders emergency hearing over AMUR River docking at San Juan Bay
U.S. District Judge Silvia Carreño Coll has scheduled an emergency hearing for tomorrow, Wednesday, requiring U.S.…
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Y No Había Luz to host intensive mask-making workshop in San Juan
Puerto Rican interdisciplinary arts collective Y No Había Luz, presented by Arte y Maña and supported by the Maniobra…
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Banco Cooperativo Brings Leaders to Discuss Future of Puerto Rico’s Cooperative Movement
More than 160 leaders from Puerto Rico’s cooperative sector gathered Tuesday for the first Banco Cooperativo Executive…
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Trump announces a new $15B Iowa steel plant and claims it will be the nation's biggest
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new $15 billion steel plant being built in Iowa, highlighting an economic…
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Isabela Tiene Sabor to Bring Food, Culture and Entertainment to 18th Edition
The Plaza de Recreo Manuel Corchado y Juarbe will once again become a showcase for Puerto Rican food, culture and…
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Puerto Rico tourism representatives meet to boost coordination and define goals
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce is bringing together more than 50 representatives from across the tourism industry…
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Mennonite Hospital to expand its facilities in Aibonito
With an investment of over $51.8 million, the Mennonite Health System will expand its hospital in Aibonito by…
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Electricity hike could cost $1,100 a month to restaurants, ASORE warns
Puerto Rico’s restaurant industry is warning that a potential increase in electricity rates could add significantly to…
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Puerto Rico continues facing pediatrician shortage as doctors age and leave
As the number of pediatricians in Puerto Rico continues to decline—coinciding with an increase in the median age of…
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El Maestro Hospital aims for financial sustainability
Despite the risk of losing millions of dollars in federal funds for its reconstruction, the new board of directors of…
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