AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Payments Demand: A new Mastercard study finds 88% of Puerto Rico consumers want more places to accept digital payments, even as 58% still use cash monthly—signaling a fast-changing market with infrastructure lagging behind. Water Crisis & Trust: With drought-driven rationing hitting San Juan and nearby municipalities, residents say they stopped trusting tap water long before outages began, while rotating service is expected to continue through August. PREPA Under Pressure: The power authority’s troubles are piling up—Oversight Board action, cash transfer disputes, and ongoing reliability problems are now tied to its debt and bankruptcy timeline. Tourism & Water Stewardship: Discover Puerto Rico launched “Keep the Island Singing,” a visitor-focused campaign using the coquí to promote practical water conservation during the emergency. Biopharma Talent Pipeline: UPR Humacao and the Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico formalized a partnership to align education with biopharmaceutical workforce needs. Amazon Logistics Push: Amazon opened its first Puerto Rico last-mile delivery station in Dorado, aiming to speed deliveries and create local jobs. Hospitality Investment: Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort completed a $38M transformation to expand services for leisure, business, and events. Labor & Immigration Fallout: A report on ICE raids shows how enforcement pressure is reshaping daily commerce and hiring in a heavily Latino Long Island community.
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