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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Saturday, March 28, 2026.

PharmaEssentia formalizes $46M arrival to Puerto Rico

Published 27 March 2026, 5:04 am

Taiwan firm confirms Toa Baja plant weeks after first announcing its plans a little more than six weeks ago. #NewsismyBusiness

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Mastercard tests AI-driven payments in Puerto Rico

Published 27 March 2026, 5:03 am

Oriental Bank and Evertec took part in transactions showing that AI can search for products, recommend options and complete purchases. #NewsismyBusiness

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Bravo Fellowship expands to New York, Miami founders

Published 27 March 2026, 5:02 am

Program adds diaspora entrepreneurs while continuing investment in Puerto Rico startups. #NewsismyBusiness

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Audit: 86% of Discover Puerto Rico funds go to marketing

Published 27 March 2026, 5:01 am

Annual audit again finds no issues in use of public tourism funds. #NewsismyBusiness

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JetBlue adds 4 Puerto Rico routes from US cities

Published 27 March 2026, 5:00 am

Officials say the new service could generate about $99.5 million as air access expands from the East Coast. #NewsismyBusiness

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Walmart digital price tags coming to Puerto Rico stores soon

Published 26 March 2026, 5:05 am

Retailer says electronic shelf labels will modernize pricing display, not change prices in real time. #NewsismyBusiness

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Senate seeks review of Puerto Rico investment plan

Published 26 March 2026, 5:04 am

A resolution would examine whether the Planning Board followed legal requirements for the Four-Year Investment Program. #NewsismyBusiness

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Hecho en Puerto Rico event spotlights women’s economic impact

Published 26 March 2026, 5:03 am

“Mujeres Hechas en Puerto Rico" forum focused on role of female leadership in Puerto Rico’s business growth. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: Ferry reform isn’t enough — Vieques and Culebra need reliable access

Published 26 March 2026, 5:02 am

Transportation gaps are holding back tourism and private investment. #newsismybusiness

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CBP moves USVI imports to Pay.gov payment system

Published 26 March 2026, 5:01 am

The federal agency said the change will automate payments, speed cargo processing, and require electronic manifests for shipments from Puerto Rico and the mainland. #NewsismyBusiness

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ConPRmetidos trains 300 counselors to align education, jobs

Published 26 March 2026, 5:00 am

Symposium focused on helping school counselors guide students toward high-demand careers in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico bill seeks telework relief as gas prices rise

Published 25 March 2026, 5:04 am

The resolution would study remote work and flexible schedules as a response to rising fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict. #NewsismyBusiness

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Doctors’ tax incentive bill faces $505M fiscal impact concern

Published 25 March 2026, 5:03 am

Lawmakers weigh funding sources as proposal to retain physicians advances. #NewsismyBusiness

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Support grows to open financial services to cannabis industry

Published 25 March 2026, 5:02 am

Bill would allow more banks to serve Puerto Rico medicinal cannabis firms. #NewsismyBusiness

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Fransglobal foundation tops $72K in donations in Puerto Rico

Published 25 March 2026, 5:01 am

Charity says more than 1,000 children benefited from 2025 initiatives. #NewsismyBusiness

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