The Senate President argued that the current permit system allows for bureaucrats to make arbitrary decisions when evaluating permit applications Despite public disagreements with the governor about her proposed permit reform, House Speaker, Carlos “Johnny” Méndez and Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz both expect to accomplish permit reform by the end of the legislative session. […]
Strained by drought and congestion, the Panama Canal is facing new competition from Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program is gaining momentum in eastern Puerto Rico, as entrepreneurs, municipal leaders and public-sector representatives gathered for a second regional meeting focused on strengthening the region’s business ecosystem.
JetBlue promotes increased air service to Puerto Rico, including added frequencies and new routes to regional airports.
Screen capture from JetBlue Airways’s Facebook page.
House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Núñez said a forthcoming proposal to eliminate Puerto Rico’s gasoline tax—known as the “crudita”—would not be offset by new taxes, but by adjustments within the existing budget.
