Study: Hospice Industry Contributes $142 Million to Puerto Rico’s Economy
A study by Estudios Técnicos, Inc. (ETI), conducted in partnership with Grace Health Puerto Rico, found that the hospice care industry contributes approximately $142…
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El Vocero Reaffirms It Will Continue Printing Newspaper Six Days a Week
El Vocero de Puerto Rico announced Thursday that it will continue publishing its print edition six days a week, in response to rival GFR…
Sizzler Puerto Rico Lowers Buffet Prices Amidst Rising Living Costs
Sizzler Puerto Rico has introduced a new pricing initiative to make dining out more affordable for families and students amidst rising living costs.
Truckers Warn of Service Cuts in Puerto Rico Over Unpaid Fuel Surcharges
Carlos Rodríguez, coordinator of the Frente Amplio Camionero (Broad Truckers' Front), said Puerto Rico truck drivers are not currently planning to halt operations but…
Sheila Otero Rivera to Lead CUD’s Business Outreach Program
Sheila Otero Rivera, the newly selected president-elect of the United Retailers Center (CUD) in Puerto Rico, will lead the organization's business outreach program, 'CUD…
Claro Launches Fiber Optic Campaign in Puerto Rico
Claro Puerto Rico has launched the 'Tu Internet NO ES FIBRA' campaign to showcase the benefits of a true fiber-optic experience.
The Women Behind Don Q: Tradition, Intuition, and a New Look at Puerto Rican Rum
Silvia Santiago and Liza Cordero, two women behind Don Q rum, bring their unique perspectives to the traditional Puerto Rican spirit.
Oil Price Shock Deepens Puerto Rico’s Economic Strain
The U.S.-Iran conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered the largest oil price shock in recent global market history, according to the…
Mujica Warns of Municipal Tax Rates and FEMA Funds
Robert Mujica, executive director of the Fiscal Supervision Board (JSF), warned that 22 municipalities in Puerto Rico are imposing higher construction tax rates on…
Numen Restaurant Opens in Old San Juan with Chef Juan José Cuevas
Numen, a new restaurant in Old San Juan, has opened under the culinary direction of Puerto Rican chef Juan José Cuevas.
Bay Pilots Deny Refusing to Guide LNG Ship Amur River, Cite Safety Concerns Over Size
The San Juan Bay Pilots Association (Asociación de Prácticos de la Bahía de San Juan) said it has never refused to guide the vessel…
Nissan Promotes Local Coffee Consumption in Puerto Rico
Nissan Puerto Rico has launched an initiative to promote local coffee consumption through its 'Mi Nissan, Mi Isla' program.
Fuel Controversy Over Stranded Gas Barge Expected to Raise Electric Bills
Energy attorney and adviser Ramón Luis Nieves said Puerto Rico's electrical system has had to turn to costlier alternatives, including diesel-fueled units, due to…
Perfume Industry Grows in Puerto Rico
The perfume industry in Puerto Rico is experiencing growth, with a focus on developing unique fragrances that reflect the island's cultural and historical identity.
OCIF Orders Liquidation of Banex International Bank in Puerto Rico
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF) ordered the liquidation of Banex International Bank, Inc., an international financial entity with operations in…