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When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting. Read more below. ow.ly/v6yO50ZZGjz #businessnews #donaldtrump #economy #jdvance #news #usnews #wjournal

A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy

President Bill Clinton famously said he could feel voters’ pain over the economy. But these days, when it comes to questions about high prices, President Donald Trump insists that the pain is his.

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The projects are funded through various sources including municipal and federal ones. Read more below. ow.ly/x9hG50ZZLTG #businessnews #coamo #communityprojects #news #puertorico #wjournal

Coamo Advances $18.3 Million in Construction and Infrastructure Projects

The Municipality of Coamo is moving forward with 14 simultaneous construction, reconstruction and infrastructure improvement projects totaling $18.315 million, targeting sports facilities, housing...

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The score represented a reduction of 0.90 points. Read more below. ow.ly/LJVv50ZZFrH #businessnews #governemntprogressindex #gpi #news #politics #puertorico #wjournal

Puerto Rico’s GPI falls for the second consecutive month

The Government Progress Index (GPI) of Puerto Rico, prepared by Birling Capital, fell for the second consecutive month in September 2026, reaching 22.98 points out of a maximum of 50, affected by the...

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In the latest edition of Small Biz Spotlight, W Journal spoke with Francisco Castro of Finca Neo Jibairo to discuss what made his establishment unique among others. Read more below. ow.ly/s1W050ZZFjn #agrotourism #businessnews #fincaneojibairo #news #puertorico #wjournal
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The two-year construction project will include a nearly 600-seat amphitheater and is expected to employ up to 110 workers during peak activity. Read more below. ow.ly/P8zc50ZZFhT #businessnews #caribbeanuniveristy #education #expansion #news #puertorico #wjournal

Caribbean University Expands Bayamón Campus With New Facilities

Caribbean University is expanding its Bayamón campus through a construction project supported by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to replace facilities damaged by Hurricane Maria.

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The “Business of Relevance” event will bring together local and international marketing leaders on Oct. 22 at Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan. ow.ly/sZAK50ZZFfP #businessnews #events #news #puertorico #smemarketingsummit #wjournal

SME Marketing Summit 2026 to Explore How Brands Can Stay Relevant in a Changing Market

Puerto Rico’s Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME) will host its 2026 Marketing Summit on Thursday, Oct. 22, bringing together industry leaders to examine how businesses can strengthen...

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You have until December to claim the money. Read more below. ow.ly/Reae50ZZFeA #businessnews #hospitalauxiliomutuo #news #puertorico #topstory #wjournal
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The initiative brings technology, engineering, biotechnology food manufacturing and professional service businesses together. Read more below. ow.ly/A1cs50ZZsve #businessnews #canada #ddec #news #puertorico #trademission #wjournal

DDEC Leads Trade Mission to Canada With 11 Local Companies

Puerto Rico’s Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) is leading a trade mission to Toronto, Canada, with 11 local companies seeking to expand their international presence, establish...

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The Island's nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,500 jobs year over year in September. Read more below. ow.ly/hFQz50ZZq49 #businessnews #employment #labor #news #puertorico #unemployment #wjournal

Puerto Rico Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.2% as Payroll Jobs Increase

Puerto Rico’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by 7,500 jobs year over year in September, reaching 954,500 positions, even as the island’s unemployment rate rose to 6.2%, according to the...

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Anyone who submits a tip to the website that leads to a fraud conviction or federal enforcement action is eligible to receive up to $30,000. Read more below. ow.ly/7l5N50ZZn2R #businessnews #fraud #news #usnews #wjournal

Trump and Vance to announce a $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set Tuesday to announce a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government as they...

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The second edition of the blind-tasting initiative brought together wine industry professionals and local consumers to select the Spanish wine region’s highest-rated labels. Read more below. ow.ly/XVti50ZZgEL #businessnews #food #lifestyle #news #puertorico #wjournal

Best of Ribera del Duero Names Puerto Rico’s 10 Favorite Wines

Puerto Rico has selected its 10 favorite wines from Spain’s Ribera del Duero designation of origin for 2026, marking the second edition of Best of Ribera del Duero, an initiative designed to gauge...

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The craft distillery continues to grow and expand into other markets. Read more below. ow.ly/oxQF50ZZgEa #businessnews #enterprise #mezcal #news #puertorico #wjournal
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A new IBTS-GSI partnership aims to expand renewable energy training, building safety and sustainable infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Read more below. ow.ly/agfP50ZZgBX #businessnews #energy #news #puertorico #renewableenergy #wjournal

Puerto Rico and Caribbean to Benefit From New Clean Energy Partnership

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) and Green Solutions International SKN Incorporated (GSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on clean energy, community...

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Sen. Héctor “Gaby” González López announces an Oct. 21 event offering job opportunities, recruitment assistance, unemployment benefits guidance and family support services. Read below. ow.ly/7Gsx50ZZgB3 #businessnews #employment #news #puertorico #wjournal

Vega Alta Job Fair to Feature More Than 30 Employers on October 21

More than 30 employers will gather in Vega Alta on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for an employment and community services event organized by Sen. Héctor “Gaby” González López, aimed at connecting job seekers...

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Although it does not observe concerning changes in its credit portfolios, the institution acknowledges that inflationary pressures pose a risk to households and small businesses. Read below. ow.ly/nX5S50ZZgzp #bancopopular #businessnews #news #puertorico #topstory #wjournal
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The share pledge follows Anthropic's commitment to allocate 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund. Read more below. ow.ly/iqGP50ZYUGk #businessnews #companyshares #elonmusk #news #spacex #usnews #wjournal

Elon Musk pledges to give a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'

Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to “every kid in America” next year.

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StatBot 2.0 is an upgraded virtual assistant designed to improve access to official data and statistics. Read more below. ow.ly/ft5G50ZYUMc #artificialintelligence #businessnews #news #puertorico #smartbot #wjournal

Puerto Rico Statistics Institute Launches StatBot 2.0

The Puerto Rico Statistics Institute has launched StatBot 2.0, an upgraded version of its virtual assistant designed to help residents find statistical data and official information through a more...

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The Oaxaca-made mezcal brand adds an international award to its growing portfolio as it expands distribution and explores new markets. Read more below. ow.ly/1WeT50ZYSni #businessnews #food #mezcal #news #puertorico #wjournal

Puerto Rican-Developed Tres Santos Ensamble Mezcal Wins Gold in New York

Tres Santos Ensamble, a mezcal brand developed by Puerto Rican entrepreneurs and handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, has earned a Gold Medal at the 2026 New York World Spirits Competition, adding another...

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The latest Think Strategically column from Birling Capital is up on our webpage. Click below to read. ow.ly/PjLG50ZYSmv #birlingcapital #businessnews #column #economy #news #opinion #puertorico #thinkstrategically #wjournal
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Personal finance experts recommend creating a fund to cover unexpected expenses without relying on loans or credit cards. Read more below. ow.ly/tQij50ZYSjI #businessnews #emergencyfunds #financialplanning #news #puertorico #savings #wjournal

How much money should you have saved to deal with an emergency?

Having a reserve of money can help you deal with unexpected financial situations without compromising your home's finances. A car repair, a damaged appliance, an unexpected medical bill or a job loss...

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