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Puerto Rico governor announces permanent merchant kiosks at Old San Juan Cuartel de BallajáNews of the planned artisan spaces was reported 10 October 2026.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-10 Three senior Puerto Rico energy and procurement officials summonedThe summons was reported 10 October 2026.energy at sea · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-10 NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto RicoFiled 9 October 2026, the statement names the shipping law alongside other core federal decisions for the island.the jones act · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-09 Ritchie Torres calls for Jones Act repeal or permanent Puerto Rico exemptionThe congressman made the remarks 8 October 2026, citing shipping cost gaps and post-waiver gas import volumes.the jones act · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-09 Former Puerto Rico ports chief calls for formal LNG arrival plan for San Juan BayRemarks from the former ports authority head were reported 7 October 2026.ports and labor · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-09 Two Puerto Rico senate legislative items reported October 8 2026Local outlets filed reports on pending and previously announced senate bills on 8 October 2026.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-09 AIPR president says summit will set Puerto Rico 10-year industrial goalsThe association head has outlined the stated intended scope of the planned gathering.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-08 The Jones Act blocks domestic LNG shipping to Puerto Rico and New EnglandNo Jones Act compliant LNG tankers exist, forcing US communities to import fuel from overseas instead of domestic ports.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-08

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Stakeholders request Puerto Rico legislature publish permit reform draftReporting on the formal request was filed 7 October 2026.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-08 Puerto Rico Supreme Court authorizes AIPR as amicus in public power caseThe court order was filed 7 October 2026.energy at sea · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-08 Every emergency Jones Act waiver admits the law fails every normal dayEvery time Washington suspends the Jones Act to move disaster relief, it confirms the law blocks necessary shipping on ordinary days.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-07 Puerto Rico activates health surveillance at all ports and airportsHealth department leadership announced the protocol activation, per reporting filed 6 October 2026.ports and labor · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-07 Puerto Rico Piloting Commission president states body lacks jurisdiction in New Fortress San Juan matterThe head of the territory's piloting regulator made the statement regarding dock operations and pilot disputes at San Juan port.energy at sea · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-06 The Jones Act turns every Puerto Rico storm into a preventable riskThis law inflates daily shipping costs to Puerto Rico, and requires emergency suspension just to deliver relief after disaster strikes.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-06 Emergency preparedness event held in MayaguezThe 'Edúcate y Prepárate para una Emergencia' event took place on Saturday at the Palacio de Recreación y Deportes.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-05 Armed carjacking, burned vehicle reported overnight in Puerto RicoTwo separate vehicle incidents were logged across the island early Sunday, local outlets reported October 4 2026.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-04 The Jones Act Monopoly Hides a $1.9 Billion Tax on AmericansRepealing the law would save an estimated $1.91 billion annually while ending a monopoly that inflates costs from Alaska to Puerto Rico.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-04 Violent death reported at Santurce street intersectionThe incident was reported at approximately 4:27 AM local time on Saturday.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-03 The Jones Act Strands LNG on the Gulf CoastToo few Jones Act tankers force the Northeast and Puerto Rico to pay higher prices for fuel that sits stranded on the Gulf.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-03 Extreme drought covers 9.3% of Puerto RicoUS Drought Monitor data shows dry conditions in the island territorypuerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-02 Puerto Rico energy regulator approves LUMA electricity rate increaseThe 5.28 cent per kWh increase will take effect 1 October 2026 and run through 31 December 2026.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-01 The Jones Act raises costs while failing its stated justificationsHigher operating, crew and construction costs under the law drive up shipping rates, while its national security rationale no longer holds.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-01 A Buried Report Shows the Jones Act's True CostThe government knows the law's price, but the industry keeps the study hidden.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-30 CUD president presents crude oil levy reform proposal to Puerto Rico Senate committeeThe proposal was delivered during deliberations for Senate Resolution 461.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-30 Joint CBP and Coast Guard maritime facilities inaugurated in Ponce, Puerto RicoPeriódico La Perla reported the opening in a filing dated 29 September 2026.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-29 15 of 19 monitored Puerto Rico reservoirs record falling water levelsThe island water authority released the reservoir readings on Tuesday.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-29 USPS Ground Advantage sets 16 December 2026 shipping deadline for noncontiguous USThe recommended deadline applies to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other United States territories.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-29 Puerto Rico Senate committee holds judicial and DOJ nomination hearingThe public hearing was conducted 25 June 2026 to evaluate four executive branch nominations.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-29 Territories get temporary Jones Act waivers. They should get permanent repeal.Emergency Jones Act waivers have been issued for named past disasters, while four US territories have formally requested permanent exemption from the law.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-29 Café Oro plans Puerto Rico expansion and increased exportsThe company has stated intent to grow local presence across the island and raise product export volumes.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-28

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Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced that permanent kiosks will be built for merchants and artisans in the Cuartel de Ballajá in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.Puerto Rico governor announces permanent merchant kiosks at Old San Juan Cuartel de Ballajá Edison Avilés, President of the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau; Josué Colón Ortiz, Energy Tsar and CEO of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority; and Osvaldo Carlo Linares, Director of the Independent Office of Acquisitions, were among those summoned.Three senior Puerto Rico energy and procurement officials summoned NAPREC stated that federal decisions in Washington influence disaster aid, Medicaid, Jones Act shipping costs, and the scope of the U.S. Constitution for Puerto Rico.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto Rico The Jones Act increases shipping costs to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto Rico Ritchie Torres stated that following a March 2026 Jones Act waiver, Puerto Rico imported more US mainland gas in months than the prior 22 years.Ritchie Torres calls for Jones Act repeal or permanent Puerto Rico exemption AIPR president Rafael Vélez Domínguez stated the summit will define 10-year industrial goals and required investments, talent, technology and partnerships for Puerto Rico.AIPR president says summit will set Puerto Rico 10-year industrial goals

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The Jones Act limits the ability to transport liquefied natural gas to Puerto Rico because most U.S. tankers cannot handle LNG.The Jones Act blocks domestic LNG shipping to Puerto Rico and New England Stakeholders formally requested Puerto Rico Senate and House leadership publish the permit reform draft bill immediately.Stakeholders request Puerto Rico legislature publish permit reform draft The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico authorized the Industrial Association of Puerto Rico (AIPR) to appear as an amicus curiae in a case involving the Public-Private Partnerships Authority (AAPP), the Electric Power Authority (AEE), LUMA Energy, and the Government of Puerto Rico.Puerto Rico Supreme Court authorizes AIPR as amicus in public power case The Jones Act was temporarily suspended for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, Harvey, Irma, Sandy, Katrina, and Rita.Every emergency Jones Act waiver admits the law fails every normal day Puerto Rico Piloting Commission president Jessica Ñeco Morales stated the commission lacks jurisdiction to evaluate New Fortress operations at San Juan dock or resolve private disputes between port pilots and New Fortress Energy.Puerto Rico Piloting Commission president states body lacks jurisdiction in New Fortress San Juan matter Puerto Rico imports LNG from Trinidad and Tobago instead of using domestic suppliers because of the Jones Act.The Jones Act turns every Puerto Rico storm into a preventable risk

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