Enterprise Celebrates 20 Years in Puerto Rico with Hatillo Reopening
Enterprise celebrates 20 years of operation in Puerto Rico with the reopening of its Hatillo location, featuring new facilities for Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise…
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San Juan Launches Digital Initiative to Support Local Businesses
San Juan Mayor Miguel A. Romero Lugo announced the launch of "Mercado San Juan Online," a new municipal initiative allowing small and medium-sized San…
Puerto Rico’s Private-Sector Job Creation Loses Momentum
An opinion piece by Leslie Adames reports that Puerto Rico's private sector is losing momentum in job creation.
Gas Tanker Stranded Offshore in San Juan Dispute, Raising Electricity Costs
The tanker Amur River, carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG), has been stranded for days several miles off Puerto Rico's coast, unable to dock at…
Puerto Rico Employment Grows in August but Unemployment Hits Highest Level Since 2023
Employment in Puerto Rico grew 0.9% in August, matching July's pace, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Non-Agricultural Salaried Employment Survey by the…
Puerto Rico Hotel Registrations Hit Record High as Resident Demand Falls
According to Puerto Rico's Compañía de Turismo, nearly 2.7 million people stayed in hotels in Puerto Rico during fiscal year 2026, a 3.9% increase…
Mango Opens Another Store in Puerto Rico
The Spanish brand Mango officially opened its fourth store in Puerto Rico on September 12, as part of The Outlet at Route 66's commercial…
RioBlanco Capital Develops 44 Luxury Residences in Guaynabo
RioBlanco Capital LLC is advancing its new luxury residential project, The Legacy, in Guaynabo, with an investment of $45 million.
Diesel Prices Skyrocket, Affecting Supply Chain Costs in Puerto Rico
The increase in gasoline and diesel prices is affecting consumers beyond the pump, with the entire supply chain, from freight to distributors and trucks…
From Dishwasher to Restaurant Owner: Flor Jíbara Brings Puerto Rican Flavor to Naranjito
Leyra Rolón López, a 30-year-old from Naranjito, Puerto Rico, has opened Flor Jíbara, a restaurant that serves a 'brunch' with a rural and Puerto…
Plaza Loíza: No Plans to Close
Ferdysac Márquez, president of the Plaza Loíza supermarket chain, acknowledged that the company he leads faces challenges in keeping the shelves of its eight…
Puerto Rico’s Economic Growth to Fall Below Prior Forecasts, Says Planning Board
Héctor Morales, president of Puerto Rico's Planning Board (JP), announced Wednesday updated economic growth projections showing near-flat growth for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Destilería Serrallés Appoints New CEO
Destilería Serrallés, a Puerto Rican family-owned company founded in 1865 in Ponce, has announced the appointment of Martin Guzmán as its new Chief Executive…
Gas Prices in Puerto Rico as of September 16
The Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) released an update on gas prices, which are fluctuating due to Middle East conflict and oil…
Study Reveals Increased Concentration in Puerto Rico’s Retail Trade
A study by the Centro de Estudios del Desarrollo (CED) at the University of Puerto Rico's Río Piedras campus found that the concentration level…