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Alejandro Garcia Padilla Sworn In as New Governor of Puerto Rico
Above: Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Alejandro Garcia Padilla was sworn in as the new governor of Puerto Rico in a ceremony in San Juan Wednesday. Padilla succeeds Luis Fortuno, whom he defeated in […]
Alejandro Garcia Padilla Wins Election for Governor of Puerto Rico
Above: Alejandro Garcia Padilla By the Caribbean Journal staff Challenger Alejandro Garcia Padilla won an exceedingly close election over incumbent Governor Luis Fortuño. Padilla, the leader of Puerto Rico’s Popular Democratic Party, won by the narrowest of margins, less than […]
Puerto Rico’s Padilla Looking at Energy, Tourism in Economic Push
Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla is looking at reforming the country’s energy policy and harnessing the potential of tourism as part of his economic push. Puerto Rico recently passed […]
A New Malecon in Puerto Rico
There’s a new malecon in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla has inaugurated the new Malecón de Patillas, one of the projects that is part of the rehabilitation plan for levees and towns in different municipalities around Puerto […]
In Puerto Rico, Creating Farms for Families
New program looks to spur agricultural development By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Governor Alejandro García Padilla presented the titles for 26 family farms to a group of farmers who, as part of an agreement with the government, will use the […]
A New $137 Million Train Project in Puerto Rico
A major new infrastructure project By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Governor Alejandro García Padilla announced that his administration is set to begin the first phase of the train route between San Juan and Caguas. The Novotren project will create a […]
Puerto Rico Governor Appoints New President of Development Bank
Above: Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Padilla Garcia (centre) at a press conference Wednesday) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has designated Melba Acosta Febo as the new president of the island’s Government Development Bank. Acosta […]
Puerto Rico Creating New Integrated Transit Authority
Above: San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed a law creating the island’s new Integrated Transport Authority. The law establishes a single mass transit agency for Puerto Rico, including the […]
Infosys to Open Puerto Rico Office
Above: Aguadilla By the Caribbean Journal staff India-based firm Infosys could soon open an office in Puerto Rico, according to Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. The Governor said the firm, which specializes in information technology and consulting work, would […]
Four Seasons Resort Breaks Ground in Puerto Rico
Four Seasons is continuing its Caribbean expansion. Just a month after opening its new Anguilla resort, the company’s new Puerto Rico project has broken ground. The Four Seasons Cayo Largo officially launched work in the area of Fajardo. The $230 […]
Puerto Rico Continues Waterfront Redevelopment in Salinas
Puerto Rico is continuing its push to transform its waterfront areas across the island. Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla inaugurated Saturday the new facilities of Malecón Salinas, a new seafront promenade that maximizes the view of the coast by opening […]
Puerto Rico’s Newest Malecón
One of the best beaches in greater San Juan has a brand new beachfront boulevard. The beach town of Cataño has debuted a revitalized Malecón, located next to its ferry terminal. The new look is part of an island-wide program […]
Puerto Rico Begins $89 Million Entertainment District Project
Puerto Rico has launched construction on a major new project in the Convention Center District of San Juan. The new District Live, as it’s called, is an $88.9 million project that will create the largest entertainment center in Puerto Rico. […]
Puerto Rico Building New “Duty Free” Pier
Puerto Rico is expanding its cruise port in San Juan with a new “Duty Free” complex. The $8 million project will be what officials are calling the “most modern and secure building for passengers on a dock in the Caribbean.” […]
Monica Puig’s Big Welcome in Puerto Rico
Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig returned home to a big welcome this week to Puerto Rico, following her historic women’s singles tennis victory in Rio. Puig’s victory made her the first-ever Puerto Rican to win a gold medal for the […]
US Declares Public Health Emergency in Puerto Rico Over Zika
The United States government has declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, following the spread of the mosquito-borne virus Zika. The declaration was made by US Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell at the request of Puerto Rico […]
A New Nature Reserve in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has a new nature reserve. Playa Grande, El Paraiso is known to be the beach with the highest rate of leatherback turtle nesting activity throughout Puerto Rico in the past four years. Ad now Governor Alejandro García Padilla […]
Puerto Rico’s Hospitality Growth
Puerto Rico has seen an improvement in its hotel stock in recent years, according to Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. Last year, Puerto Rico added about 500 hotel rooms to its offerings, according to the Governor, with a 73 percent overall […]
Hyatt Place Opens in San Juan’s Convention District
A new Hyatt Place hotel has opened its doors in the Convention District of San Juan, Puerto Rico. “[Puerto Rico’s] transformation in tourism has been achieved with the examples that we are presenting today,” said Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia […]
Norwegian Launches London-Puerto Rico Flights
By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Air Shuttle has officially launched its new service between London and Puerto Rico. The service is the first direct flight between Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom since 2012. Norwegian also offers direct service […]
Puerto Rico Launching $15 Million Project to Transform El Yunque Gateway
Major project for Puerto Rico’s famous rainforest By the Caribbean Journal staff The approach to Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest is about to change. Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has announced the launch of a new project to improve […]
Puerto Rico Resort Expands With 12 New “EcoSuites”
Above: the Parador Combate Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico’s Parador Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo has expanded with 12 new “EcoSuites.” Each of the suites were built with recycled materials, sustainable technologies and energy-saving equipment, according to […]
Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina to Visit Puerto Rico
Above: Dominican Republic Danilo Medina By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina will be visiting Puerto Rico on Tuesday, Puerto Rican authorities said Friday. Medina’s visit to Puerto Rico comes about four months after Puerto Rico Governor […]
Condado Vanderbilt Opens in Puerto Rico
Above: the Condado Vanderbilt By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the Caribbean’s historic hotel properties has been reborn. The Condado Vanderbilt, a classic hotel property on Ashford Avenue in the Condado neighbourhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, officially opened […]
New Airport Terminal Opens in San Juan
Above: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s newest airport terminal has debuted at San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. Terminal B at the airport is the result of an investment by Aerostar Airport […]
Puerto Rico Building New $3.5 Million Malecon in Salinas
Above: Salinas By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico will be investing $3.5 million in the construction of a new malecon, or seafront boulevard, in the area of Salinas. The Malecon, which will be located in the La Playa community, […]
Puerto Rico is “Ready” for Mega-Ships
Above: The Bay of San Juan (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico is “ready” to receive the new wave of “mega” cruise ships, according to Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla. Old San Juan’s port recently completed a project […]
New York City Mayor Visits Puerto Rico, Meets With Governor
Above: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla (Photo: OG Puerto Rico) By the Caribbean Journal staff New York’s political leadership seems to be increasingly interested in the Caribbean. A few weeks after […]
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