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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DDEC launches relief grants of up to $5,000 for small businesses affected by water emergency
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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El Maestro Hospital begins the process of its sale
El Maestro Hospital began its sale and reorganization process after the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District…
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Wall Street mixed early as chip sell-off continues
Wall Street is mixed in early trading Tuesday with chipmakers getting hit again after a huge sell-off in South Korea.
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GianMauro's to host first Ñaqui Fest featuring more than 20 local entrepreneurs
GianMauro's Burgers & Desserts will celebrate its first anniversary by hosting the inaugural Ñaqui Fest on Sunday,…
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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs and watches 'America First' drag races during Michigan stop
President Donald Trump came to Michigan on Monday and argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry…
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Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina returns to Puerto Rico for new stand-up special at Teatro Tapia
Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina will return to Puerto Rico next month with a new stand-up comedy performance at the…
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Hacking of AI system raises alarms among cybersecurity experts
The recent incident in which an artificial intelligence (AI) model, OpenAI, was manipulated to violate its own security…
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The Single Use Plastics Act remains in effect
Although the ban on single-use plastics has not yet fully taken effect, the legislation is still underway, and…
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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer
Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer…
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‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet
“The Odyssey” continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87…
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DACO launches inspections of scales used at veterinary clinics across Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) has launched an islandwide inspection initiative to verify that…
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The Washington Post calls for Puerto Rico to be exempted from the Jones Act after a historic surge in US propane purchases
WASHINGTON — The Washington Post called for a permanent relaxation of the Jones Act's enforcement against Puerto Rico,…
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Puerto Rico imports $3.254 billion in generic drugs and faces the threat of tariffs of up to 200%
Puerto Rico imported approximately $3.2541 billion worth of pharmaceutical preparations, generic drugs, and…
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Think Strategically: The Groundhog Day War: Oil, the Fed and a Puerto Rico Banking Sector That Keeps Compounding
Puerto Rico's banks lead the market with solid financial results, and Puerto Rico's stock market index outperforms Wall…
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Promoting the multi-destination strategy in Spain
What began as an alliance to strengthen regional tourism is now translating into concrete actions. Seven months after…
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Puerto Rico's economy enters a recessionary phase
Puerto Rico's economy has contracted for six consecutive months, a trend that confirms the transition to a recessionary…
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White House correspondents' dinner, redux: What will Trump have to say?
When guests arrive for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday at Washington's Waldorf…
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Dominican Republic responds to United States tariff with decree against imports produced through forced labor
SANTO DOMINGO — The Dominican Republic government responded to the implementation of a new 12.5% tariff imposed by the…
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Mayagüez invests $2.6 million in solar energy project for Central American Stadium
The Municipality of Mayagüez has begun work on a $2.595 million renewable energy project at the José Antonio Figueroa…
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High Hotel Occupancy Rates Revealed for Holiday Weekend
The Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), Willianette Robles Cancel, reported that hotels…
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Online food purchases are on the rise
Although consumers in Puerto Rico continue to visit the local supermarket to make their purchases, online sales through…
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Javier Ferrer concludes his leadership at Banco Popular with rising profits
Popular Inc. reported net income of $278.2 million during the second quarter of 2026, equivalent to $4.35 per diluted…
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MK Care Expands Digital Platform to Improve Visibility Into Home Care
Home care technology company MK Care has launched new digital features designed to help families monitor, document, and…
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Cuban Energy, Financial, Port, and Medical Entities
The United States government has imposed new sanctions on Cuban oil, financial, port, and medical companies in a move…
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