In a positive step towards the conservation of wildlife, 295 Indian star tortoise seized from Vasai by Maharashtra Forest Department along with NGO PAWS-Mumbai were successfully released at Banarghatta National Park in Karnataka.

Speaking to mid-day Sunish Subramanian Kunju from NGO PAWS-Mumbai said, "Plant & Animals Welfare Society(PAWS-Mumbai) along with the Range Forest Officer(RFO) Yuvraj Gite and team successfully released 295 Indian Star Tortoise at Banarghatta National Park, Bangalore. Of the 295 tortoises, 293 Star Tortoise were seized from Vasai and two-star tortoise were saved by Amma Care Foundation."

Indian star tortoise is a threatened species and protected under schedule 4 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 197. It is thus illegal to keep them as pets.

This is not the first instance where Indian star tortoises have been released at Banarghatta National Park. In September 2017, mid-day did a story (Rescued Star Tortoises To Fly Back To Karnataka Today) in which it was 285 star tortoises rescued over the past year by various NGOs and government bodies from Mumbai were released in their natural habitat.

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Dumbo
U/A: Family, Fantasy
Cast: Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito
Director: Tim Burton
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Disney's attempt to lend more darkness and quirks to this live-action remake of its 1941 animated classic about a baby elephant whose ears double as wings, Dumbo, pays off with loads of cuteness but the director Tim Burton's signature strangeness is missing. Burton's craft is more simplistic here - even though the film is a sort of circus fantasia with all the aspects of an imagination running wild.

The owner of a struggling circus, Max Medici(Danny De Vito) enlists a man(Colin Farrell) and his two children to care for a new born elephant that can fly. Of course, the contretemps are not merely about a flying elephant but also about those opportunistic times when diabolical people sought to make their fortunes off the sweat of lesser mortals.

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With Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito on the same page here, one would have expected something more whimsical and intriguing but this production doesn't quite fit the bill. Burton's attempts to stuff up the visuals with a surrounding darkness doesn't set flight to the imagination. Ehren Kruger's screenplay is inconsistent and chaotic. Character development is uneven so even the leads don't come across as engaging. Burton's attempts to give vein to the freakish performer doesn't have much impact because the plotting is quite wayward. Even the presence of snake charmer Pramesh Singh (Roshan Seth) and the resident circus "mermaid," Miss Atlantis (Sharon Rooney), who strums a ukulele by the fireside and sings "Baby Mine," feels out of place in this extravaganza that lacks connect and soul!

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Quirky talk show host such as David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey, Graham Norton, Jimmy Kimmel is amongst the television maestros who engage with celebrities through humorous acts and discussions revealing interesting instances of theirs.

The Graham Norton Show has brought alive many such candid moments through its fun segments such as the big red chair, impromptu music gigs and more keeping the show highly entertaining as it remains top-rated amongst the audience even after 22 years. As Graham returns on the virtual sofa with a special lockdown series of his chat show, we take a look at the top moments of the greatest, goofiest moments through the years.

When Matt LeBlanc made Emilia Clarke blush:

The mother of dragons has always been about open about her crush on Matt Le Blanc and in awe of his portrayal of Joey from F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Her prayers were finally answered when the two came together on The Graham Norton Show and Matt asked her ‘How you doing’. Turns out Joey’s immortal phase still works like a charm as Emilia simply could not blushing as she continued to giggle.

When father-son duo Will Smith and Jaden lit up the stage with their funky dance moves:

Will Smith took the stage with his son Jaden as the duo performed to Fresh Prince and then brought on Alfonso Ribeiro for a special appearance as the trio showed off their dance moves to the Sugarhill Gang’s Apache (Jump On It). The impromptu performance by Hollywood’s most popular star sent the audience into a state of frenzy and remains one of being amongst the show’s greatest moments!

Jason Momoa on stealing the limelight in pictures with Strangers' Girlfriends:

Along with his phenomenal performances in Baywatch, Game Of Thrones and Aquaman amongst others, global icon Jason Momoa is also known for his unique way of taking photos with female fans. Jason revealed on the Graham Norton Show that when married couples come to him for a photo, women want a tight hug and for him to push their husband away. Jason’s fan pictures won hearts and continue to remain an online trend earning him much appreciation from fans.

When the Spice Girls made Emma Stone cry!

The ever-gorgeous and stunning Emma Stone confessed to being obsessed with the 'Spice Girls' when she came on as a guest on the Graham Norton Show. Emma revealed that while she was in Australia, she wept on getting a video message from Melanie Brown. Emma went on to mention that the Spice Girls taught her about girl power and that Emma Button is her favourite spice girl.

Jennifer Lawrence spills the beans on why she banned her brother from awards shows:

Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence made some astonishing confessions when she attended the Graham Norton Show along with Eddie Redmayne. Jennifer revealed she had a meltdown the night she won an Oscar as she fell on her face moments before that and forgot to thank the movie’s director in her victory speech. She went on to mention of kicking her brother out from award season for a while because he tried to arm-wrestle Matthew McConaughey who was not into it.

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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Porto on 28-29 June 2018 to attend the Skills Summit 2018 “Skills for a Digital World”, organised by Portugal and the OECD.

IP Addresses in Puerto Rico increased to 444657 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 444466 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Puerto Rico averaged 460784.97 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 610273 IP in the first quarter of 2013 and a record low of 286457 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto RicoIP Addresses.

Precipitation in Puerto Rico decreased to 94.71 mm in December from 284.91 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Puerto Rico averaged 175.58 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 610.10 mm in June of 2011 and a record low of 5.81 mm in March of 2005. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Average Precipitation.

Temperature in Puerto Rico decreased to 25.12 celsius in December from 25.75 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Puerto Rico averaged 25.46 celsius from 1824 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 28.50 celsius in September of 2005 and a record low of 21.93 celsius in February of 1845. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Average Temperature.

Puerto Rico scored 4.64 points out of 7 on the 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Puerto Rico averaged 4.56 Points from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 4.66 Points in 2013 and a record low of 4.48 Points in 2010. Competitiveness Index in Puerto Rico is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Puerto Rico is the 32 most competitive nation in the world out of 138 countries ranked in the 2016-2017 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in Puerto Rico averaged 36 from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 42 in 2010 and a record low of 30 in 2014. Competitiveness Rank in Puerto Rico is reported by the World Economic Forum. The most recent 2014-2015 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 144 economies and indicates their position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Competitiveness Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Puerto Rico was last recorded at 27340.65 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Puerto Rico is equivalent to 216 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Puerto Rico averaged 18075.30 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 28084.94 USD in 2004 and a record low of 5831.72 USD in 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Puerto Rico contracted 2.40 percent in 2017 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 3.52 percent from 1961 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 13.80 percent in 1971 and a record low of -3.80 percent in 2009. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States. Once one of the poorest islands in the Caribbean, now it has the highest GDP per capita in the region. Puerto Ricans are considered citizens of the United States and the territory receives funds from the federal government. The most important sector of the economy is export-driven pharmaceutical industry, followed by tourism. However, the private sector lacks the dynamism. As a result, the government is in poor fiscal condition, unemployment rate is high and the labour force participation rate extremely low. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a Current Account surplus of 8148.10 USD Million in 2018. Current Account in Puerto Rico averaged -1191.73 USD Million from 1971 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9454.70 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of -6608.10 USD Million in 1997. This page provides - Puerto Rico Current Account- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Puerto Rico was last recorded at 35085.30 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Puerto Rico, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 197 percent of the world's average. GDP Per Capita Ppp in Puerto Rico averaged 31383.61 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 36040.40 USD in 2004 and a record low of 22227.20 USD in 1990. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Puerto Rico Gdp Per Capita Ppp- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico is the 31 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Puerto Rico averaged 34.29 from 2008 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 39 in 2011 and a record low of 31 in 2014. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Puerto Rico scored 63 points out of 100 on the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Puerto Rico averaged 59.57 Points from 2008 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 63 Points in 2012 and a record low of 55 Points in 2011. Corruption Index in Puerto Rico is reported by the Transparency International. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Building Permits in Puerto Rico increased to 325 in December from 246 in November of 2015. Building Permits in Puerto Rico averaged 509.20 from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 1060 in August of 2006 and a record low of 212 in February of 2014. . This page provides - Puerto Rico Building Permits - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico increased to 71440.40 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 69939.60 USD Million in the second quarter of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Puerto Rico averaged 74209.34 USD Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 101478.90 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a record low of 56524.10 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. This page provides - Puerto Rico Banks Balance Sheet- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of employed persons in Puerto Rico decreased to 949 Thousand in December of 2019 from 957 Thousand in November of 2019. Employed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 1081.24 Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1301 Thousand in April of 2006 and a record low of 929 Thousand in October of 2017. This page provides - Puerto Rico Employed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The number of unemployed persons in Puerto Rico increased to 95 Thousand in December of 2019 from 89 Thousand in November of 2019. Unemployed Persons in Puerto Rico averaged 160.19 Thousand from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 226 Thousand in August of 1993 and a record low of 76 Thousand in August of 2019. This page provides - Puerto Rico Unemployed Persons- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Employment Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 36.50 percent in November from 36.80 percent in October of 2019. Employment Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 38.94 percent from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 44.70 percent in March of 2006 and a record low of 33.50 percent in September of 2014. This page provides - Puerto Rico Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Puerto Rico stands at 37.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 37.76 percent from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 39 percent in 2005 and a record low of 30 percent in 2012. In Puerto Rico, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Puerto Rico stands at 33 percent. In Puerto Rico, the Personal Income Tax Rate is a tax collected from individuals and is imposed on different sources of income like labor, pensions, interest and dividends. The benchmark we use refers to the Top Marginal Tax Rate for individuals. Revenues from the Personal Income Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Puerto Rico decreased to 3302.30 USD Million in December from 4083.80 USD Million in November of 2019. Imports in Puerto Rico averaged 3649.04 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5311.10 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 2022.40 USD Million in September of 2017. Puerto Rico mainly imports chemicals, oil, food, electrical appliances, machinery and equipment, transport vehicles, and plastics. Puerto Rico’s main imports partner is the United States, accounting for 43 percent of total imports. This page provides - Puerto Rico Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Puerto Rico increased to 5457.20 USD Million in December from 5351 USD Million in November of 2019. Exports in Puerto Rico averaged 5222.46 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 8373.70 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of 3039.80 USD Million in September of 2017. Puerto Rico main exports products are pharmaceuticals, accounting for over 50 percent of all exports. Others include medical equipment, computers, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage and concentrates. Puerto Rico’s main exports partner is the United States, accounting for around 70 percent of total exports. This page provides - Puerto Rico Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a trade surplus of 2154.90 USD Million in December of 2019. Balance of Trade in Puerto Rico averaged 1580.54 USD Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5218.40 USD Million in December of 2010 and a record low of -187.50 USD Million in November of 2006. Puerto Rico has a strong export-oriented pharmaceutical industry, as a result the country reports consistent trade surpluses. Other exports include: medical equipment, computers, apparel, canned tuna, rum, beverage and concentrates. Puerto Rico mainly imports chemicals, machinery and equipment, clothing, food, fish and petroleum products. Puerto Rico’s main trading partner is the United States, accounting for 58 percent of total trade. Others include, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom and France. This page provides - Puerto Rico Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Puerto Rico decreased 1 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Puerto Rico averaged 2.41 percent from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.69 percent in December of 2008 and a record low of -1.60 percent in December of 2016. This page provides - Puerto Rico Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Puerto Rico was recorded at 1 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 2.04 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.80 percent in October of 2005 and a record low of -1.40 percent in July of 2016. In Puerto Rico, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Puerto Rico Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Puerto Rico decreased 0 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Puerto Rico averaged 0.15 percent from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3.10 percent in September of 2005 and a record low of -1.90 percent in November of 2008. This page provides - Puerto Rico Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Puerto Rico decreased to 119.28 points in January from 119.30 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Puerto Rico averaged 113.29 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.41 points in August of 2019 and a record low of 97.70 points in November of 2006. This page provides - Puerto Rico Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Puerto Rico increased to 115.07 points in January from 114.75 points in December of 2019. Cpi Housing Utilities in Puerto Rico averaged 89 points from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 116.87 points in April of 2013 and a record low of 63.35 points in January of 1984. This page provides - Puerto Rico Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Puerto Rico increased to 111.84 points in January of 2020 from 111.71 points in December of 2019. Cpi Transportation in Puerto Rico averaged 82.30 points from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 119.94 points in August of 2013 and a record low of 45.05 points in August of 1986. This page provides - Puerto Rico Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Housing Index in Puerto Rico decreased to 145.20 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 156.76 points in the third quarter of 2019. Housing Index in Puerto Rico averaged 160.65 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 210.25 points in the second quarter of 2007 and a record low of 100 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Puerto Rico House Price Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded a capital and financial account deficit of 5142.70 USD Million in 2017. Capital Flows in Puerto Rico averaged 1148.20 USD Million from 1971 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8488.70 USD Million in 2004 and a record low of -9325.70 USD Million in 2014. This page provides - Puerto Rico Capital Flows- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Puerto Rico was worth 103 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Puerto Rico represents 0.09 percent of the world economy. GDP in Puerto Rico averaged 42.79 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 104.34 USD Billion in 2016 and a record low of 1.69 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Puerto Rico GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Puerto Rico was estimated at 3.2 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Puerto Rico had a population of 2.4 million people. The population of Puerto Rico represents 0.05 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1880 people on the planet is a resident of Puerto Rico. This page provides - Puerto Rico Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bankruptcies in Puerto Rico increased to 254 Companies in February from 193 Companies in January of 2020. Bankruptcies in Puerto Rico averaged 312.51 Companies from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1155 Companies in October of 2005 and a record low of 20 Companies in November of 2005. This page provides - Puerto Rico Bankruptcies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Non Farm Payrolls in Puerto Rico increased by 884 thousand in March of 2020. Non Farm Payrolls in Puerto Rico averaged 891.08 Thousand from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1100.80 Thousand in December of 2004 and a record low of 622.40 Thousand in August of 1982. This page provides - Puerto Rico Non Farm Payrolls- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Puerto Rico decreased to 7.80 percent in February from 9.60 percent in January of 2020. Unemployment Rate in Puerto Rico averaged 14.81 percent from 1976 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25.30 percent in January of 1983 and a record low of 7 percent in August of 2019. Puerto Rico, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides the latest reported value for - Puerto Rico Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Puerto Rico stands at D with negative outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Puerto Rico thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Puerto Rico as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Manufacturing Payrolls in Puerto Rico increased by 75 thousand in March of 2020. Manufacturing Payrolls in Puerto Rico averaged 115.27 Thousand from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 161.60 Thousand in December of 1995 and a record low of 68.70 Thousand in October of 2017. This page provides - Puerto Rico Manufacturing Payrolls- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Manufacturing Pmi in Puerto Rico increased to 50.50 points in March from 49.50 points in February of 2020. Manufacturing Pmi in Puerto Rico averaged 50.62 points from 2010 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 61.70 points in March of 2013 and a record low of 33.10 points in September of 2017. The Puerto Rico Manufacturing PMI is calculated as the simple average of 5 sub-indexes, representing different business conditions in manufacturing establishments: New Orders PMI, Production PMI, Employment PMI, Supplier Deliveries PMI, Own Inventories PMI. The sub-indexes are computed using a diffusion index methodology. In specific, for any given month with respect to the previous month, participants are asked to answer whether the business condition of the establishment: (1) improved, (2) remained the same, or (3) deteriorated. Diffusion indexes are calculated as the percentage of responses that indicate the business condition improved plus half of the percentage of responses that indicate the business condition remained the same. A value above 50 suggests that the business condition has improved from the previous month. This page provides - Puerto Rico Manufacturing Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Puerto Rico recorded 31 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Puerto Rico reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Coronavirus Cases.

Puerto Rico recorded 2 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Puerto Rico reported 31 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Coronavirus Deaths.

Puerto Rico recorded 1 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Puerto Rico reported 2 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Puerto Rico Coronavirus Recovered.

Puerto Rico is ranked 65 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Puerto Rico deteriorated to 65 in 2019 from 64 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Puerto Rico averaged 49.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2019 and a record low of 33 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Puerto Rico.