AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJones Act Pressure on Energy Costs: The Washington Post argues Puerto Rico should get permanent relief from Jones Act enforcement after propane purchases surged under temporary exemptions, noting there’s reportedly no compliant LPG vessel for the island’s shipments. Public Procurement Modernization: Glass says it launched an AI-powered “Master Catalog” with Puerto Rico’s ASG to standardize how agencies classify what they buy, aiming to improve budgeting and procurement oversight. Media Industry Risk: Nielsen plans to discontinue audience-ratings measurement services in Puerto Rico by end of 2026, raising concerns about losing a common currency for ad pricing and platform comparisons. Local Economy Watch: A new Economic Cycle Indices report says Puerto Rico has contracted for six straight months, with construction and manufacturing still sliding and inflation/energy costs weighing on demand. Banking Leadership Shuffle: Banco Popular announced CEO Javier Ferrer will retire Aug. 31, triggering a succession plan that moves Jorge García to CEO and reshuffles CFO and risk leadership. Healthcare Sector Move: Provider Network Solutions appointed Gustavo Leon Jr. as President and Chief Strategy Officer to expand its managed-care provider network work across Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico.
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