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Heeding Puerto Rico Governor's Call, US Senators Urge Stronger Caribbean Security

Above: US Senator Charles Grassley By the Caribbean Journal staff In late June, Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño urged US President Barack Obama and federal officials to establish a Caribbean Border Initiative in light of a worsening security situation in […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Launches Plan to Support Female Entrepreneurs

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño at the launch (Photo: OG Puerto Rico) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has launched a new programme to provide funding to female entrepreneurs in the territory. The plan provides […]

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Puerto Rico First Lady to Open for Ann Romney at Republican Convention

Above: Puerto Rico First Lady Luce Vela (left) (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico First Lady Luce Vela, the wife of Governor Luis Fortuño, will be introducing Ann Romney, the wife of US Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño Launches New Punta Lima Wind Farm

Above: Governor Luis Fortuño touring turbines at the Santa Isabel farm earlier this year (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico has unveiled the Punta Lima wind farm in Naguamo, the second wind farm to be launched in […]


Hyatt Place Hotel Project Launches Construction in Puerto Rico's Manatí

Above: the future site of the Hyatt Place in Manatí (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Manatí, Puerto Rico will be home to a new Hyatt Place hotel in 2014, following the launch of construction Tuesday. The project is […]


Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño Signs New Penal Code into Effect

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico now has a new Penal Code, following a signing ceremony by Governor Luis Fortuño. “Today we make history, by offering greater protection and justice to […]

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Aerostar Wins Bid to Operate Puerto Rico's Luis Muñoz Marin Airport

Above: Terminal A at Luis Munoz Marin airport (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Aerostar Airport Holdings has won a public bidding process to become the private operator of Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marin airport. The bid was approved […]


Puerto Rico Shaken by 4.0-Magnitude Quake Off Culebra's Coast

Above: Flamenco Beach in Culebra By the Caribbean Journal staff There were reports of light shaking in Puerto Rico after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake off the island’s northeast coast, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicentre of the quake […]


Puerto Rico Amends Economic Incentives to Spur More Film Production

Above: Filming in Puerto Rico on the film “The Rum Diary” (Photo: Puerto Rico Film Commission) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has announced the signing of amendments to the territory’s Law 27 of Economic Incentives […]

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Puerto Rico's Luis Fortuño Begins Security Talks With Federal Officials

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño met Tuesday afternoon with Assistant Attorney General Tony West, the co-chair of US President Barack Obama’s Working Group on the Status of […]


Panama, Puerto Rico Talk Trade

Above: Panama President Ricardo Martinelli (centre) during the visit By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama offers several competitive advantages for Puerto Rico, and the two parties must strengthen bilateral trade ties, Panama President Ricardo Martinelli said during a trip to […]


Puerto Rico Receives National Emergency Grants after Plant Closures

Above: US Labour Secretary Hilda Solis By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico will soon receive three National Emergency Grants from the United States Department of Labour. The grants, which total more than $4 million, will target more than 750 […]