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Puerto Rico shifts condo dispute jurisdiction from DACO to the courts
By Caribbean Business Staff
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Governor Signs Laws to Boost Adventure Tourism, Recycling and Trust Reform
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Puerto Rico approves Esencia, greenlighting a $2 billion investment on the southwest coast
The project, which includes Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood hotels, is projected to create over 17,000 jobs.
Federal Affairs
Plaintiffs press for briefing as Justice Department seeks remand in First Circuit case over PROMESA removals
Trump administration is evaluating its next steps
Energy & Oil
Jones Act limits Puerto Rico’s access to cheaper energy, Cato Institute concludes
Researchers compared the island’s American fuel imports with those of the Dominican Republic as well as the increase in imports since the waiver and concluded that Jones Act hinders Puerto Rico’s access to cheaper energy.
Government
Puerto Rico shifts condo dispute jurisdiction from DACO to the courts
The move comes amid backlog concerns
Government
PREPA bond dispute puts PROMESA’s limits before First Circuit
Can Section 510(b) wipe out PREPA bondholders’ claims against the commonwealth?
Government
Governor issues executive orders as drought conditions tighten across Puerto Rico
Orders came after a meeting with the private sector to present the planned water infrastructure
Business
Puerto Rico approves Esencia, greenlighting a $2 billion investment on the southwest coast
The project, which includes Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood hotels, is projected to create over 17,000 jobs.
Federal Affairs
Plaintiffs press for briefing as Justice Department seeks remand in First Circuit case over PROMESA removals
Trump administration is evaluating its next steps
Energy & Oil
Jones Act limits Puerto Rico’s access to cheaper energy, Cato Institute concludes
Researchers compared the island’s American fuel imports with those of the Dominican Republic as well as the increase in imports since the waiver and concluded that Jones Act hinders Puerto Rico’s access to cheaper energy.
Government
Puerto Rico shifts condo dispute jurisdiction from DACO to the courts
The move comes amid backlog concerns
Government
PREPA bond dispute puts PROMESA’s limits before First Circuit
Can Section 510(b) wipe out PREPA bondholders’ claims against the commonwealth?
Government
Governor issues executive orders as drought conditions tighten across Puerto Rico
Orders came after a meeting with the private sector to present the planned water infrastructure
Business
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Puerto Rico approves Esencia, greenlighting a $2 billion investment on the southwest coast
The project, which includes Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood hotels, is projected to create over 17,000 jobs.
Business
Microsoft’s Fiscal-Year Profit Climbs 31% to $133.749 Billion
Quarterly results beat analyst forecasts, sending Microsoft shares higher in after-hours trading.
Business
Ocean Lab Brewing Invests $9.7 Million to Expand Manufacturing Capacity in Cataño
Expansion will generate 60 new jobs.
Business
Eli Lilly Expands Medicare Access to Obesity Drugs Through New Bridge Program
The program comes as demand for GLP-1-based therapies continues to reshape the pharmaceutical market.
Economy
Energy Bureau Threatens Genera With Fines Over Delayed ‘Peaker’ Units
NEPR gives the grid operator 20 days to show cause why it shouldn’t face a $25,000-a-day penalty. Genera says it will request a hearing.
Caribbean Business Staff
Economy
Paulson Puerto Rico has contributed $2.2 billion to the Island’s Economy
By Caribbean Business Staff
Energy & Oil
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Jones Act limits Puerto Rico’s access to cheaper energy, Cato Institute concludes
Researchers compared the island’s American fuel imports with those of the Dominican Republic as well as the increase in imports since the waiver and concluded that Jones Act hinders Puerto Rico’s access to cheaper energy.
Energy & Oil
Puerto Rico Energy Bureau restricts how cities apply contribution in lieu of taxes
The order follows a July 2025 court ruling that set limits on CELI eligibility
Energy & Oil
Energy Bureau Orders PREPA to Resume Negotiations on Montalva Solar
Regulator Says Facility Will Not Be Evaluated as Hybrid Solar-Plus Storage Project
Energy & Oil
Officials Warn PREPA Bondholder Appeal Could Trigger Rate Hikes, Slow Economic Recovery
Officials include members of Congress and state and municipal leaders
Jobs & Labor
From Newspapers to Podcasts: How Journalism Has Evolved for a New Generation
As Press Week reminds us, journalism is not defined by the platform on which it appears, but by the principles that guide it.
Paola Soto
Jobs & Labor
When Journalism Changed Puerto Rico: Investigations That Shaped the Island’s History
By Caribbean Business Staff
Jobs & Labor
Ronald McDonald House Puerto Rico Launches Campaign to Secure Permanent Home
By Caribbean Business Staff
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From Public Apologies to a $1 Million Lawsuit: Rubén Sánchez’s Recent Controversies
By Caribbean Business Staff
Crypto
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Crypto
U.S. House Forges Ahead with Cryptocurrency Tax Legislation
Despite clearing the vote to get out of a U.S. Senate committee, the vote on the full U.S. Senate floor of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act continues to be pushed back. The Clarity Act primarily aims to provide clear rules for the offer, sale and trading of digital commodities in the United States. The […]
Crypto
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Reserve Hits 7,672 Coins Worth $487.5 Million as Five-Year Anniversary of Bitcoin Law Approaches
San Salvador (EFE) — El Salvador’s strategic bitcoin reserve grew to 7,672 coins as of Thursday, valued at more than $487.5 million, according to official records on the government’s bitcoin.gob.sv portal — just days before the five-year anniversary of the law that made the country the first in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal […]
Crypto
ZOOMEX Marks Bitcoin Pizza Day With Push to Make Crypto Spendable, Not Just Holdable
16 years after Bitcoin bought its first pizza, ZOOMEX is making the case that crypto’s next milestone is spending — not just holding.
Crypto
Crypto Clarity Bill clears hurdle in Senate Banking Committee
With a 15 to 9 vote, the Digital Assets Market Clarity Act or Clarity Act cleared the markup session vote at the Senate Banking Committee and is now headed to the full Senate. While the primary fight between the banking industry and crypto sector was around what type of rewards can crypto exchange platforms offer […]
Media & Entertainment
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Headlines This Week’s Entertainment Releases
Tom Holland returns in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” leading a lineup of new releases that also includes the Disney+ thriller “Furious,” the horror film “The Devil’s Mouth,” and a new exhibition at London’s Imperial War Museum.
Caribbean Business Staff
Media & Entertainment
Chayanne and Gilberto Santa Rosa Added to Venezuela Earthquake Relief Concert
By Caribbean Business Staff
Media & Entertainment
Eight Teams Set to Compete in the Claro Gaming Championship 2026 Grand Final
By Caribbean Business Staff
Tech & AI
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Tech & AI
Microsoft Unveils AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform and Its First Security-Focused AI Model
Project Perception & AI-Cyber-1-Flash aim to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks through independent AI agents and specialized threat-analysis.
Tech & AI
Alphabet Reports First-Half Profit of $174.685 Billion, Up 178% Year-Over-Year
Google’s parent company posted robust revenue growth as AI investments and cloud demand accelerated.
Tech & AI
As AI Continues to Expand, Businesses Need to Find the Right Balance
Research suggests that too much AI can have diminishing returns for companies.
Tech & AI
Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Widespread Theft of Hardware Trade Secrets
Company seeks an injunction, royalties, and exemplary damages