Non-farm payroll in Puerto Rico for the month of September in 2021 totaled 862.5 thousand workers. Compared to the previous month of August, non-farm payroll increased by 1.8 thousand, or 0.2%. Compared to September 2020, non-farm payroll increased by 24.6, or 2.9%. When compared to March 2020, the last month before the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on...Read More
A total of 9,570 new automobiles were sold in September 2021 in Puerto Rico, a 13.5% increase when compared to September 2020. When compared to August 2021 sales decreased by 11.2%. Despite sales decreasing when compared to the previous month, they remain well above pre-pandemic levels with September 2021 registering the highest number of sales for...Read More
El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA por sus siglas en inglés) anunció que está aceptando solicitudes para el Programa de Asistencia Técnica y Subvenciones de Capacitación para la Eliminación de Agua y Desechos. Este programa está diseñado para ayudar a mejorar la infraestructura de tratamiento de agua y desechos en áreas rurales e...Read More
The U.S. Department of Agricultura (USDA) announced it is accepting applications for the Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants Program. This program is designed to help improve water and waste treatment infrastructure in rural areas and impact households as well as business in small communities. The USDA is specifically looking for “Nonprofits that...Read More
There was a total of 1,079 housing units sold in Puerto Rico during the month of September 2021. Compared to the previous month of August, there were 13 fewer units sold, or a decrease of 11%. Compared to September 2020, there was a decrease in sales of 109 units, or 9.2%. The housing market in Puerto...Read More
