The Association of General Contractors, Puerto Rico Chapter proposed a number of strategies to eliminate corruption in public procurement processes, including promoting legislation to ban the government from hiring newly created legal entities, without financial experience, or a history of expertise. In a statement, Alejandro J. Abrams, president of the trade group known as AGCPR, […]
The Puerto Rico Economists Association has joined the chorus of private-sector voices asking Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to step down from his post and make way for “an orderly transition.” Meanwhile, the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association separately asked the various government branches to do their part and act swiftly to resolve the turmoil currently engulfing the […]
For the past 40 years, nonprofit organization Juan Domingo en Acción has been dedicated to improving the quality of life and promoting the sustainable development of the families in its community. To this end, FirstBank donated $20,000 to the organization for the arts and music, sports, and summer camp programs for the 400 students at […]