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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Friday, May 8, 2026.

Report: Indicators point to economic slowdown in Puerto Rico

Published 8 May 2026, 5:05 am

Economist Ángel Rivera-Montañez cites geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices. #NewsismyBusiness

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Liberty Puerto Rico posts 12% OIBDA gain in Q1

Published 8 May 2026, 5:04 am

The telecom provider reported improved customer growth and satisfaction trends in Puerto Rico during the first quarter. #NewsismyBusiness

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IEEFA: Puerto Rico risks overbuilding gas power system

Published 8 May 2026, 5:03 am

An analysis says new fossil fuel capacity could raise costs and slow the island’s shift to renewables. #NewsismyBusiness

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Evertec posts 8% revenue growth in Q1

Published 8 May 2026, 5:02 am

Puerto Rico payment volumes fueled gains across business lines. #NewsismyBusiness

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Women farmers see growing role in Puerto Rico agriculture

Published 8 May 2026, 5:01 am

Agrohack panelists described barriers in a sector still largely run by men. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico listed as a top Memorial Day boating destination

Published 8 May 2026, 5:00 am

BoatBooker cites Fajardo catamaran tours and the island’s bioluminescent bays. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico jobless rate holds at 5.6% in March

Published 7 May 2026, 5:04 am

Hiring rose slightly as the labor force expanded. #NewsimyBusiness

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Report: Puerto Rico logged 386.6M cyberattack attempts in 2025

Published 7 May 2026, 5:03 am

Fortinet says ransomware victims rose globally as attackers used AI to speed up intrusions. #NewsismyBusiness

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San Juan Bay pilots warn repeal could threaten safety

Published 7 May 2026, 5:02 am

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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Analysis: We’re building a canal for a problem we’re still creating

Published 7 May 2026, 5:01 am

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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Uber Eats: Flower orders rose 600% last Mother’s Day

Published 7 May 2026, 5:00 am

Perfumes, skincare and chocolates topped Mother’s Day gift trends in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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Report: Tax breaks near triple Puerto Rico’s General Fund budget

Published 6 May 2026, 5:05 am

Espacios Abiertos says the island lacks tools to measure whether billions in tax benefits work. #NewsismyBusiness

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Families face benefit loss despite income gains, study says

Published 6 May 2026, 5:04 am

The report finds program design discourages work and limits mobility. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: Puerto Rico’s ‘small businesses’ aren’t small

Published 6 May 2026, 5:03 am

Redefining firms as microenterprises could reshape policy. #NewsismyBusiness

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IBTS backs eastern Puerto Rico business network push

Published 6 May 2026, 5:02 am

Second USDA-backed session advances regional ecosystem plan. #NewsismyBusiness

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