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Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Launches Water Project in Las Marias

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Hotel Tracker: This Riviera Maya Oceanfront Resort Has Rooms Starting at Just $115 Right Now

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There are still a few Riviera Maya hotel deals that make you stop scrolling. Right now, rates at The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya in Puerto Morelos are starting at just $115 per night for stays between May 28 and May 31, a sharp value for an oceanfront resort on this stretch of the Mexican Caribbean coast. The pricing stands out even more […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Announces New JetBlue Route from Washington

By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has announced new nonstop service by air carrier JetBlue between the Luis Muñoz Marín airport in San Juan and Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC. The Department of Transportation approved the route after a campaign of support by Fortuño’s administration and the Puerto Rico […]

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Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Visits Ritz-Carlton Project in Dorado

Above: the site of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve project in Dorado By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño visited the construction site of the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Spa Thursday, a project with a total investment of $342 million. During the visit, Fortuño announced the second phase of the project, which involved […]

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Fortuño: Puerto Rico Becoming "A More Attractive Place to Do Business"

Above: Governor Luis Fortuño By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico has become a “more attractive place to do business” with a reduced corporate tax burden for companies looking to invest in the island, Governor Luis Fortuño said at the announcement of an expanded presence by Bard Shannon, Ltd. The healthcare products company announced that […]

Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Visits Ritz-Carlton Project in Dorado

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño and US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño and US Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh have signed a letter asking White House to support an initiative to develop an electrical interconnection between the two territories. The call comes […]

Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Continues Northern Trip in Corozal

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Continue a trip through Puerto Rico’s northern region to survey ongoing projects, Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño visited the municipality of Corozal. The area has received an economic boost of more than $144.9 million for the development of projects, including $21 million […]

Puerto Rico Governor Fortuño Concludes Northern Trip in Toa Alta

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño during his trip across the island’s north By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño concluded his trip across the northern part of the country Friday, looking at two schools under construction in the town of Toa Alta. The projects, which came with a total investment of […]

Puerto Rico's Santa Isabel Wind Farm Project Receives First New Turbines

Above: Governor Fortuño takes a look at the new turbines (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff The first wave of turbines marked for the new Pattern Energy wind farm in Santa Isabel have arrived at the Port of the Americas in Ponce. Governor Luis Fortuño took a brief inspection Thursday of the new turbines, […]

Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands Express Opposition to Proposed Medicaid Cuts

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño is expressing “total opposition” to a measure that could eliminate as much as $700 million in Medicaid funds for Puerto Rico. The Governor’s call joins those by representatives from other US territories, including USVI Delegate Donna Christensen, Puerto Rico […]

US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico Delegates Seek to Extend Rum Cover Over

Above: USVI Delegate Donna Christesen and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi By the Caribbean Journal staff US Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen has introduced legislation to extend the rum cover over for two years from $10.50 per proof gallon to $13.25. Christensen was joined by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi as […]

Puerto Rico Lawmakers Approve 30-Day Amnesty Extension for Illegal Arms

Above: Governor Fortuño at the initial signing of the amnesty agreement By the Caribbean Journal staff The legislative bodies of Puerto Rico have approved a measure to extend amnesty for the possession of illegal weapons for an additional 30 days, according to Governor Luis Fortuño. The amnesty programme gives those in possession of illegal arms […]

Puerto Rico Announces Plans for $22 Million Bilingual School in San Juan

Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño (Photo: OG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño and San Juan Mayor Jorge Santini have announced plans to build a $22 million bilingual school in San Juan. The School of San Juan II, which will operate under the local educational system, will be located on […]

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