All posts by José Alvarado Vega

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  Fee cut to lure cruise lines to lay up ships in Puerto Rico ports

  Another Covid-19 lockdown 'would be the end of tourist activity,' says president of Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association

  • Posted September 25, 2020
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  Despite having enough cash, Prepa proposes rate hike to cover rising fuel costs

  Energy Bureau chair inclined to prevent charges be passed to ‘defenseless’ utility customers

  • Posted September 24, 2020
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  Census Bureau: Puerto Rico outmigration slows down

  Some 35,000 people left for states last year, 69% fewer than the 113,000 in 2018

  • Posted September 19, 2020
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  Hard-hit business sector calls on governor to ease Covid-19 restrictions

  Retailers, restaurants say they are being unduly targeted despite thwarting outbreaks

  • Posted September 9, 2020
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  New Elections Commission president pledges to restore confidence to electoral process

  Says general election will be held Nov. 3; commissioners work on schedule, regulations

  • Posted September 9, 2020
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  SWAIN’S WORLD: Overdue 2017 Commonwealth Audit Submitted

  Depicts Bleak Fiscal State that Led to Bankruptcy Declaration under Promesa

  • Posted September 8, 2020
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  Puerto Rico Purchasing Managers Index bounces back after April slump

  Local manufacturing activity expands in May, June and July

  • Posted September 2, 2020
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  FirstBank’s integration of Banco Santander to be completed next year

  First BanCorp CEO: Customers from both financial institutions can use ATMs free of charge

  • Posted September 1, 2020
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  Puerto Rico Economic Activity Index suffers sharp contraction due to Covid-19

  Falls by double-digits in May, June; gasoline consumption, employment indicators hit hard

  • Posted August 27, 2020
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  Think tank: ‘Critical flaws’ in LUMA-Prepa deal could worsen situation for customers

  CNE policy director: Loose ends in agreement could undermine goals of cheaper, reliable electricity

  • Posted August 27, 2020