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Can Politicians Give The Global Sharing Economy A Boost?

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Puerto Rico is still trying to recover from 2017’s Hurricane Maria, and much of that effort involves getting more tourists to visit the island. According to CaribbeanBusiness.com , Puerto Rico Gov. The sharing economy could play a role in that and other recovery work — something the government has noticed.

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Corporate Debt Has A Bad Side

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70 billion in debts are threatening to cripple Puerto Rico , the result of the government borrowing to keep its state-run businesses afloat, among other factors. The island’s debt crisis is complicated further by the fact that Puerto Rico does not have the legal ability to restructure its debt.

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The eCommerce Bachelor: Which City Will Get The Rose?

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Puerto Rico. The economic development agency’s top official, Manuel Laboy, said Puerto Rico wanted to show it could bounce back from the hurricane. The submission phase concluded last Thursday, Oct. The extent of the proposed holiday observance is unclear at this time. Birmingham, Alabama.

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Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2

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CVS Pharmacy y más locations have been under construction since 2015 and as of 2020 there are more than 200 open in 90 cities across California, Florida, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Puerto Rico. The Stockpiling Fever’s Second Wave . Some comebacks are welcome. Others, not so much.

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Tech Center: Microsoft In Montreal, Puerto Rico’s Entrepreneurism

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In this week’s Tech Center tracker, we round up the latest tech news happening around the globe, including Microsoft’s expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) footprint in Montreal, how Puerto Rico is taking on tech innovation and Indianapolis’ efforts to lure tech talent. The New Puerto Rico.