USDA opens 2nd call for distance learning, telemedicine program funding
April 6, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program, making $72 million available to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. “Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency, USDA is providing an additional window for those who cannot […]
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Symptom tracking ‘vital’ to control contagion of COVID-19 in Puerto Rico
April 3, 2020
A coalition of academic and private-sector organizations has unveiled the Epidemiological Surveillance System platform, which allows the tracking and publishing results on the evolution of COVID-19 contagion in Puerto Rico. The platform’s creators include the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust, a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, Ponce Health Sciences University […]
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3D printers begin making face shields to control COVID-19 in Puerto Rico
April 3, 2020
Makers against COVID19 and The Rogue United have join forces with the mission of mass-producing face shields during this week to deliver them to health personnel next week who are on the front lines during this epidemic. The goal is to make 100 face shields a day, the groups said, confirming they are calling on […]
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Grupo Guayacán launches virtual lecture series during COVID-19 emergency
April 3, 2020
Starting in April, Grupo Guayacán will host a series of virtual talks providing tools and best practices for small and medium businesses, to help them keep their business afloat and successfully face the COVID-19 pandemic challenges. The virtual lecture series “Preparing for the Impossible: Virtual Talks for Businesses in Times of Crisis,” will provide information […]
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Temporary rental assistance available to Puerto Rico earthquake survivors
April 3, 2020
Residents whose homes were made uninhabitable by the Dec. 28 to Feb. 4 earthquakes may be eligible for temporary rental assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the agency announced. Rental assistance does not have to be repaid and may be used to lease a house, apartment or manufactured home or any other temporary housing […]
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Caguas Municipal Police to use drones to enforce curfew
April 3, 2020
As part of the security plan adopted after the extension of the curfew established by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Caguas Municipal Police will use a drone to fly over the city to detect violations to the curfew. That includes traffic, groupings of people or the non-compliance of some […]
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U.S. Dept. of Justice assigns $8.9M to aid Puerto Rico’s public safety agencies
April 2, 2020
Puerto Rico’s public safety agencies will get nearly $8.9 million from the U.S. Department of Justice, to respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. The agency will disburse a total of $850 million across the U.S. mainland through its Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation. It will […]
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Parallel18 to host first ‘Virtual Demo Day’
April 2, 2020
Demo Day, Parallel18’s main event in which companies present their products and services before a panel of judges and investors, will take place April 3rd at 1 p.m., this time in a completely virtual way. The event will be streamed through the Sceenic platform, created by past generation P18 participants. “This generation has too much […]
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AbbVie donates $35M for COVID-19 relief across Europe, U.S., Puerto Rico
April 2, 2020
Research-based global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie announced a $35 million donation to support COVID-19 relief efforts across Europe, the continental United States and Puerto Rico. In the U.S., AbbVie’s funds will be used to support healthcare capacity for hospitals as well as protect vulnerable populations by enabling access to food and essential supplies. In Europe, the donation will […]
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Op-Ed: Heavy-handed corona response impacts future success of Puerto Rico’s Acts 20/22
April 2, 2020
For eight years, Puerto Rico has painted a picture of itself as a welcome refuge in the United States for residents of the 50 states to come do business. Acts 20 and 22 have brilliantly painted that picture and have helped to drive more business, spending, and jobs into the Puerto Rican economy. The only […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico opens access to more channels, content for all customers
April 1, 2020
Liberty Puerto Rico continues to provide customers with open access to some of its most popular channels and services to help get through the extended lockdown on the island. Starting today, all television subscribers will have access to CNN and selected channels from NBCUniversal, plus all of Starz’s and Hallmark’s channels. All Liberty customers currently […]
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Oriental unveils relief program for Puerto Rico businesses clients
April 1, 2020
Looking to support Puerto Rico’s small and medium-sized businesses, financial institution Oriental unveiled another initiative within the “Relief Program for Businesses” for commercial customers that have been economically affected by the coronavirus COVID-19 shutdown. The Relief Program for Businesses includes several loans alternatives, including an option through the U.S. Small Business Administration to cover payroll […]
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SBA, U.S. Treasury launch $349B Paycheck Protection Program
April 1, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Treasury announced the start of the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, to provide relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed. “This unprecedented public-private partnership is going to assist small businesses with accessing capital quickly. Our […]
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Destilería Serrallés donates 55K gallons of high-proof alcohol to fight COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Following two weeks of producing and distributing high-proof alcohol as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic on the island, Destilería Serrallés, Inc. has donated more than 55,000 gallons of this product to hospitals, clinics, healthcare providers, public safety and security personnel for disinfection and sanitization purposes. “Since Mar. 17, the distillery has processed hundreds of […]
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USDA extends ReConnect application deadline to April 15, defers loan payments
April 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that the agency has extended the deadline for ReConnect Pilot Program applications to April 15. “In light of the COVID-19 National Emergency, USDA is extending the application deadline for round two of ReConnect Pilot Program funding to give rural businesses, cooperatives, and communities extra time to apply […]
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