Category: Economy
New independence plan outlines economic vision for sovereign Puerto Rico
A new economic development plan drafted by independence advocates proposes a detailed framework...
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Governor Palacios attends inaugural Saipan–Rota flight ceremony
Governor Arnold I. Palacios (R) joined community leaders and airline officials on April 21, 2025,...
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New report says overturning Insular Cases would not trigger new taxes
A new report released by Right to Democracy, a nonprofit advocating for equity and...
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Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy, US technological competitiveness
By Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona America has...
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Puerto Rico Advisory Committee publishes second memorandum on economic perspectives and the Insular Cases
The Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights announced the...
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US Virgin Islands governor proposes legislation aimed at increasing cruise calls to St. Croix
In what was described as a strategic effort to boost St. Croix’s economic growth and strengthen...
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Airline issues threaten Northern Mariana Islands
In July, following financial disputes over debt and unpaid fees, Star Marianas Air announced it...
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Chick-fil-A announces plans to expand in Puerto Rico
Chick-fil-A, Inc. will expand its long-term investment in Puerto Rico, expecting to grow from five...
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Discover Puerto Rico debuts evolution of ‘Live Boricua’ brand campaign
Discover Puerto Rico, the islands’ destination marketing organization (DMO), recently...
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Northern Mariana Islands could soon face economic recession
According to Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold Palacios (I), the territory may be heading...
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Northern Mariana Islands seek to manage reliance on Chinese tourism
Even in a region with a significant economic reliance on the tourism industry, the Northern...
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A breakdown of the US territories’ GDP, in context
The territories of the United States have vastly different economies. All five of them—Puerto...
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