AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater Crisis & Governance: Puerto Rico is rationing water in rotating 48-hour shutoffs for about 180,000 households in San Juan and nearby cities as the island faces its driest July on record, with residents and businesses losing millions daily and experts pointing to mismanagement as the core problem. Rainwater Opportunity: A ready-made fix is being underused—catchment systems that harvest rainfall—while drought worsens damage from aging pipes and infrastructure. Energy Reliability: New federal data highlights how Puerto Rico’s power interruptions keep running far longer than the mainland, and a separate funding shift has redirected money away from solar and battery storage plans. Food Industry Compliance: Carolina Catering (Sky Caterers) in Puerto Rico earned Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, a major step for international food-safety and quality standards. Local Credit Snapshot: TransUnion reports Puerto Rico consumers’ credit profiles remain strong (average score 712 in H1 2026) even as financial pressures persist. Workforce/Training: University of San Juan begins a new phase with $2.4M in upgrades and new programs, including paramedic-firefighter training and criminal justice options.
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