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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 · 2026-10-10Three senior Puerto Rico energy and procurement officials summonedThe summons was reported 10 October 2026.energy at sea · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-10Facts · 12
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 BallajáEdison 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 summonedNAPREC 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 RicoThe Jones Act increases shipping costs to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto RicoRitchie 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 exemptionAIPR 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 goalsAll 12
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 EnglandStakeholders formally requested Puerto Rico Senate and House leadership publish the permit reform draft bill immediately.Stakeholders request Puerto Rico legislature publish permit reform draftThe 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 caseThe 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 dayPuerto 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 matterPuerto 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 riskSections · 1
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