“Puerto Rico lost today”: Private sector reacts to governor’s decision on inventory tax

Several members of the private sector expressed their discontent with Governor Jenniffer González’s decision to veto House Bill 420 (HB420), which proposed a gradual elimination of the inventory tax over a three-year period without establishing a...

4 urgent lessons for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery from Puerto Rico’s struggles – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa

Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded and wind-damaged homes are unlivable....

Somos 2025: Putting work first at the Puerto Rico conference

Bronx Assembly Member Karines Reyes, chair of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, is gearing up for the Somos conference next week in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Starting on Nov. 5, the day after the election, the conference will welcome a new New...

Save This Species: The ‘Little Three-Horned Devil,’ One of Puerto Rico’s Rarest Plants

Diablito de Tres Cuernos, Vahl’s boxwood (Buxus vahlii) Endangered Buxus vahlii is a short, slow-growing evergreen shrub or tree that reaches 3-10 feet (1–3 meters) in height, with ovular, dark-green, glossy leaves. It produces delicate,...

Puerto Rico’s 5th Element Festival Announces Lineup for Its Debut Edition

The 5th Element Festival has announced the full lineup for its debut edition. Leading the bill are Detroit icon Carl Craig, enduring favorite Seth Troxler, techno titan Nicole Moudaber, scene pioneer Danny Tanaglia and minimal techno legend...

Lilly Invests $1.2 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Puerto Rico

Eli Lilly and Company plans to invest more than $1.2 billion to expand and modernize its Lilly del Caribe manufacturing campus in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The project will add advanced technology and production capacity to support the company’s...

Puerto Rico’s beloved alcoholic drink is crowned best in the world

Boricua flavor is officially world-famous! The traditional Puerto Rican coquito has just claimed the #1 spot in the “Top 100 Alcoholic Mixed Drinks in the World”, according to the global culinary guide Taste Atlas. This victory celebrates a drink...

Eli Lilly is investing more than $1.2bn to expand its Puerto Rico site

Eli Lilly and Company announces an investment of more than $1.2bn to modernize and expand its Lilly del Caribe manufacturing facility in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The project aims to integrate state-of-the-art technologies and increase production...

Puerto Rico the third largest residential solar market in the United States

Puerto Rico continues to climb the ranks in the energy transition. According to the latest study by the research firm Wood Mackenzie, the island ranks third among the largest residential solar markets in the United States, behind only California...

Tesla Megapacks to Power Massive $60 Million BESS Project in Puerto Rico

Image: Tesla Tesla is bringing its Megapack energy storage technology to Puerto Rico as part of a massive grid modernization project aimed at ensuring greater reliability and resilience across the island. Genera PR this week broke ground on a $60...

Tiznando el País: Museums and Communities Rewriting the History of Afro-Descendant Art in Puerto Rico

At a time when museums are being called to confront their role in perpetuating structural racism, Tiznando el País: Visualities and Representations offers a different model: a national and transnational initiative that brings together museums,...

4 urgent lessons for Jamaica from Puerto Rico’s troubled hurricane recovery – and how the Jamaican diaspora could help after Melissa

Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded and wind-damaged homes are unlivable....

Eagles host team from Puerto Rico on ‘Senior Night’

If Rabun Gap-Nachoochee School’s football schedule has not made it clear already, the Eagles will play anybody at any time or any place. Even teams from outside of the continental U.S. ... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please...

Genera PR begins construction on 52MW BESS in Puerto Rico

The deal was finalised in February of this year and will see Tesla providing the agreed-upon capacity across six power plant locations. In addition to Cambalache, this includes Vega Baja, Palo Seco, Yabucoa, Aguirre, and Costa Sur. The entire...

Puerto Rico telecom sector tops $3.5B investment

Chantal Benet, of Inteligencia Económica, presents the findings of the 2025 telecommunications industry impact report commissioned by the Puerto Rican Telecommunications Alliance. Puerto Rico’s telecommunications sector remains one of the main...

<![CDATA[Eli Lilly Planning $1.2 Billion Investment in Puerto Rico Manufacturing Site ]]>

Eli Lilly and company revealed its plans to invest upwards of $1.2 billion to expand and enhance its manufacturing site in Carolina, Puerto Rico.1 Lilly’s investment is aimed at integrating advanced technologies, while also enhancing its...

9 companies establishing or expanding operations in Puerto Rico

The initiatives aim to attract certain projects that would invest significant amounts and contribute to the creation of certain jobs. Editor's Note The following article has been updated due to recent updates on current events.W Journal organized...

JFK ground stop ordered after flight from Puerto Rico reports engine issue

Travelers are bracing for canceled flights and extensive delays after one flight's engine issue prompted a ground stop at John F. Kennedy International Airport Thursday. Bad weather is doing the rest. The FAA says Frontier Airlines Flight 3546...

Whale calls, frog croaks: A composer debuts Puerto Rico’s loss in Dallas

From KERA News: Whale calls. Glaciers melting. Frog croaks. These are sounds audiences might not expect in an orchestral concert hall but were featured in last week’s world premiere of Angélica Negrón’s For Everything You Keep Losing at the Dallas...

Veterans health care network flags changes for USVI, Puerto Rico

TAMPA — The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Antonio Sánchez as the new executive director of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System which serves approximately 60,000 Veterans and has an operating budget of...