AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBusiness Leadership: Hecho en Puerto Rico named logistics executive Pedro J. Rosaly (Islandwide Group) as its new president, aiming to strengthen the local business ecosystem and collaboration among entrepreneurs. Tourism & Infrastructure: Gov. Jenniffer González Colón inaugurated San Juan’s Pan American Pier 2 after a $40M investment, targeting 200,000 more cruise visitors and $41M+ in cruise-related economic activity for 2026-2027. Energy Relief: The Family Department will offer up to $1,000 in LIHEAP-backed help for households behind on electricity bills, with initial automatic aid to about 3,960 families and an application option via ADSEF’s digital platform starting May 27. Gaming Regulation: Puerto Rico will join the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program, integrating land-based casinos and regulated betting into a single self-exclusion system starting in June. Economic Development Oversight: PRMA urged Gov. González Colón to quickly appoint a permanent DDEC secretary after leadership shakeups, warning uncertainty could hurt investor confidence. Tax Administration: The IRS will hold Saturday Taxpayer Assistance Center hours May 30, including Puerto Rico, to provide in-person help on tax issues (no cash payments). Tech for Companies: Puerto Rican startup Runa launched an AI note-taker that transcribes and organizes business meeting knowledge into a “company brain” to improve follow-up and continuity.
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