AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBanking: Banesco USA has unveiled a new brand as it continues to grow in Puerto Rico, while First BanCorp’s rising dividend depends heavily on the island’s economic performance. Debt: Puerto Rico bankruptcy filings are increasing as accumulated debt reaches $865.4 million. Business Costs: The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce is seeking a six-month pause on the “crudita” fuel tax, citing higher power costs for businesses. Entrepreneurship: Hecho en Puerto Rico is expanding its business education program for local entrepreneurs. Energy: Genera PR’s proposed desalination project for the San Juan and Palo Seco power plants is on hold after regulators found its justification lacking; a separate dispute over unpaid gas deliveries also threatens fuel supply. Tourism: San Juan’s airport handled more than 810,000 passengers in September, and Puerto Rico aims to top $9 billion in tourism spending this year.
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