Top Local News Headlines
These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Puerto Rico civil rights panel flags unequal federal aid access
Memo warns Medicaid cliff, SSI exclusion and NAP limits persist. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Report finds women still underrepresented in Puerto Rico media
2025 Global Media Monitoring Project finds women are just 38% of people featured in traditional news coverage, despite leading as anchors and reporters across platforms. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Visa: Puerto Rico Dec. transactions up more than 35%
Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) reports an increase of more than 35% in total Visa transactions, driven by growing demand for omnichannel travel, experiences and shopping.
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Read More →Puerto Rico SMBs need faster hiring to survive labor crunch
Raúl Burgos notes that Puerto Rico’s SMBs face a structural labor shortage requiring faster hiring, stronger supervision and a clearer workplace value proposition.
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Read More →Triple-S Salud, Menonita extend network agreement through 2028
Menonita joins the insurer’s commercial Blue Select network while renewing Medicare Advantage and Vital agreements to expand access to care. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Pizza@ opens 5th Puerto Rico location with Hatillo debut
Brand invests $300,000 at Plaza del Norte, adding 18 jobs as it rolls out new menu items and premium pizzas. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Puerto Rican startup launches Lotería Móvil app
The entrepreneurs say it responds to the shift toward digital payments. #NewismyBusiness
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Read More →Manufacturing index flat in Oct.; construction rebounds
Manufacturing remained unchanged for a second month as construction rose 1.5% in October. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →AC Hotel by Marriott to reopen Las Cascadas with $35M plan
Aguadilla says project moves into design and permitting phase after brand approval, with opening targeted by the end of 2027. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Proposed tax bill cuts individual rates, raises exemptions
Senate Bill 912 and House Bill 1014 would lower individual tax rates and raise the dependent exemption, while offsetting revenue through changes to certain exemptions and reporting rules. #NewsismyBusiness #advertorial
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Read More →Floristree marks first year with $100K in sales, 3K visitors
The Santurce-based “nontraditional florist” blends floral design with immersive events and experiences, meeting its first-year projections in a highly competitive market. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →P18 accelerator opens applications for Generation 14
parallel18 launches new cohort with a refreshed curriculum, a four-week Phase 0 evaluation and a $100,000 SAFE investment for up to 18 startups. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Liberty launches home, roadside assistance plans for mobile users
New Connect partnership adds bundled coverage options islandwide. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →Econo invests $22.6M in hybrid energy plant in Canóvanas
Econo Energy project combines solar, storage, and gas generation. #NewsismyBusiness
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Read More →OFG posts $4.58 EPS, CEO warns on Fed independence
Oriental parent reports $729.8M in 2025 core revenues. #NewsismyBusiness
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