Top Local News Headlines
These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Puerto Rico jobless rate holds at 5.6% in March
Hiring rose slightly as the labor force expanded. #NewsimyBusiness
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Read More →Report: Puerto Rico logged 386.6M cyberattack attempts in 2025
Fortinet says ransomware victims rose globally as attackers used AI to speed up intrusions. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →San Juan Bay pilots warn repeal could threaten safety
Pilots say proposed changes to Puerto Rico’s pilotage system could weaken maritime safety oversight at the Island’s main commercial port. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Analysis: We’re building a canal for a problem we’re still creating
San Juan’s flood-control strategy will fall short unless the city reduces runoff caused by paving, shrinking tree cover and unchecked urban development. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Uber Eats: Flower orders rose 600% last Mother’s Day
Perfumes, skincare and chocolates topped Mother’s Day gift trends in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Report: Tax breaks near triple Puerto Rico’s General Fund budget
Espacios Abiertos says the island lacks tools to measure whether billions in tax benefits work. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Families face benefit loss despite income gains, study says
The report finds program design discourages work and limits mobility. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Analysis: Puerto Rico’s ‘small businesses’ aren’t small
Redefining firms as microenterprises could reshape policy. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →IBTS backs eastern Puerto Rico business network push
Second USDA-backed session advances regional ecosystem plan. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →LRA connects Ceiba students to Bayamón innovation hub
Visit exposes CROEC youth to STEM, entrepreneurship pathways. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Wendy’s to match donations in Rimas education drive
Funds from 85 restaurants will support programs and scholarships. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Puerto Rico economy grows 0.4%, reshoring drives outlook
Report sees modest gains, stronger growth possible by 2027. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Amgen adds $300M in Puerto Rico, nearing $1B total
Juncos expansion boosts manufacturing, jobs, supply chain. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →ethree launches AI lab, creates 20 jobs in Puerto Rico
Center targets 50% lower AI costs, faster business adoption. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Analysis: Co-op model could reshape Puerto Rico power
Virginia shows how member-owned utilities boost reliability. #NewsismyBusiness
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