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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Friday, January 9, 2026.

Puerto Rico gov signs 6 bills on health, agriculture and digital services

Published 9 January 2026, 5:03 am

The measures introduce changes affecting consumers, farmers and drivers. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico rents lag as LIHTC income, costs hit peaks

Published 9 January 2026, 5:02 am

National data highlight pressure on island’s affordable housing. #NewsismyBusiness

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Convention Center maintenance advances despite delays

Published 9 January 2026, 5:01 am

La Ola structure reaches 85% completion under phased program. #NewsismyBusiness

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LUMA connects 90MW solar project to Puerto Rico grid

Published 9 January 2026, 5:00 am

Ciro 1 project in Salinas marks start of private-sector push. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico bill seeks greater transparency at Dept. of Consumer Affairs

Published 8 January 2026, 5:05 am

The measure would require public reporting on complaints, enforcement and collected funds. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico posts 6,488 net private-sector job gain in Q1

Published 8 January 2026, 5:04 am

Gross job gains outpace losses as openings and expansions rise. #NewsismyBusiness

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Nave Bank tops $400M in assets, expands business lending

Published 8 January 2026, 5:03 am

Year-in-review highlights financing for hotels, housing and local enterprises. #NewsismyBusiness

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San Juan airport traffic slips 4.2% to 1.2M in December

Published 8 January 2026, 5:02 am

Domestic decline offsets slight rise in international travelers. #NewsismyBusiness

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Congress bill includes $1M STEM funding request for Vimenti

Published 8 January 2026, 5:01 am

Resident Commissioner also backs safety projects in Juana Díaz, Cabo Rojo. #NewsismyBusiness

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Airport Shoppes expands self-order kiosks at SJU airport

Published 8 January 2026, 5:00 am

Four new units in Terminal A bring total to 19 stations. #NewsismyBusiness

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RAND: Puerto Rico’s grid still blocks recovery, growth 

Published 7 January 2026, 5:05 am

Report urges urgent energy reforms to stabilize economy, services. #NewsismyBusiness

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SolarMax to build 400MWh battery storage in Puerto Rico

Published 7 January 2026, 5:04 am

Company secures $158M in EPC contracts for grid-stability projects. #NewsismyBusiness

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Doing business with China is inevitable

Published 7 January 2026, 5:03 am

Jeffrey Quiñones-Díaz argues that strategic, rules-based engagement — not denial — should guide policy as China remains central to global trade. #NewsismyBusiness

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New planner aims to simplify personal finance in 2026

Published 7 January 2026, 5:02 am

‘Stress-Free Money’ guide helps users set realistic financial goals. #NewsismyBusiness

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Antillean lands $5M grant for faith storytelling project

Published 7 January 2026, 5:01 am

University to produce digital stories on Puerto Rican faith journeys. #NewsismyBusiness

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