San Juan Closes First Bond Issuance in Over a Decade
San Juan Mayor Miguel A. Romero Lugo announced Thursday the closing of a historic general obligation bond issuance by the Municipality of San Juan…
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Motorola Razr Fold Arrives in Puerto Rico with Claro
Claro and Motorola have announced the official arrival of the Motorola Razr Fold in Puerto Rico.
Study Finds Puerto Rican Farmers Can Compete with Imports on 30 of 74 Crops
A new study found that Puerto Rican farmers have lower prices than import costs for 30 of 74 agricultural products analyzed, suggesting a significant…
Puerto Rico Has a 'Leadership Problem,' Bankers Say at Financial Analysts Forum
At the first Economic Meeting of the Puerto Rico Association of Financial Analysts (APAF), held Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn, four leading bank…
Parallel18 Ranks Among Best U.S. Accelerators for 2026
Parallel18, part of Puerto Rico's Science, Technology & Research Trust, ranked 21st out of 80 in TIME and Statista's list of America's Best Incubators…
Uncertain Impact of TrumpRx Program on the Island
The White House launched TrumpRx.gov in February, a portal aimed at alleviating the financial burden on patients who spend thousands of dollars on medications…
Transatlantic Cruises from $1,040: A Growing Travel Experience
Several cruise lines have scheduled transatlantic voyages for November, offering Puerto Rican travelers the opportunity to fly to Europe and return by ship from…
La Mera Mera Opens in Guaynabo
Francisco Javier Baerga Ortiz, at 61 years old, has opened a new restaurant in Guaynabo called La Mera Mera, despite not initially planning to…
Banesco USA Reports 59% Jump in Net Income, Expands in US and Puerto Rico
Banesco USA reported net income of $24 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 59% increase compared with the same period last year…
Mortgage Lending Increases in Puerto Rico Credit Unions
Mortgage lending at credit unions in Puerto Rico reached $2.18 billion as of June 2026, with total loans approaching $8 billion.
Chick-fil-A Introduces Chicken & Waffles to Puerto Rico
Chick-fil-A is introducing its Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches to its restaurants in Puerto Rico, starting August 24.
Puerto Rico’s Agrotourism Fermentation Gains National Attention
Two Puerto Rican scientists are leading the production of fermented foods to promote gut health, with one company, Vaca Negra in Hatillo, recently gaining…
Italian Elegance Arrives in Puerto Rico with Mariani 1878 Designer
Carlo Mariani, designer for the prestigious Italian jewelry house Mariani 1878, will visit Puerto Rico on August 28 and 29 to present the brand's…
Foreign Investors Sue Liberty Over Alleged Mismanagement in Puerto Rico
A group of foreign investors has sued Liberty Latin America Ltd. and several of its subsidiaries, alleging that the company was irresponsible with funds…
UPR-Río Piedras Presents 2025 Study on Entrepreneurship Challenges in Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (UPRRP) presented findings Friday from the international Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025 study measuring entrepreneurship in…