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  Local Banking Industry Denounces P.R.’s Inclusion in Laundering Blacklist

  Says European Commission Move is Contrary to Gov’t Actions to Create Jobs, Economic Activity;...

  • Posted February 22, 2019
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  Studies peg cost of Jones Act on Puerto Rico at $1.5 billion

  Survey and impact analysis findings differ greatly from U.S. maritime trade group report

  • Posted February 21, 2019
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  Puerto Rico congresswoman’s renewable energy proposal introduced in U.S. Senate

  Offshore Wind for Territories Act would provide 37.5% of lease revenue to territories for...

  • Posted February 19, 2019
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  Spirit Airlines launches additional routes to San Juan

  Expected to generate an annual economic impact of about $57.7 million

  • Posted February 14, 2019
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  IBM to make additional $25 million investment for disaster recovery tech

  Starting in Puerto Rico, Code and Response initiative seeks solutions to speed up recovery

  • Posted February 14, 2019
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  Puerto Rico, U.S. Treasury reject European Commission list of money laundering risk jurisdictions

  Treasury not expecting U.S. financial institutions to take list into account in their policies

  • Posted February 13, 2019
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  CBP Seizes $4.4 Million in Counterfeit Products in Puerto Rico, USVI

  In a six-day special operation in January

  • Posted February 12, 2019
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  National Park Service awards $48.5 million in assistance for communities affected by 2017 hurricanes

  Puerto Rico awarded $12.7 million

  • Posted February 11, 2019
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  Puerto Rico congresswoman introduces bill to study offshore wind energy potential

  Seeks amendment of Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to apply to U.S. territories

  • Posted February 8, 2019
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  U.S. Transportation Department grants $705.7 million in emergency relief for road, bridge repairs

  Puerto Rico to receive $138.4 million

  • Posted February 8, 2019