The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in coordination with the Huntsville Engineering and Support Center, has awarded a $240 million contract to Texas-based Fluor Corporation for the repair of the power grid in Puerto Rico, the agency announced.
Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and non-profit organizations in areas eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program may apply for grants to help "return to helping others," the agency announced.
National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation announced that it and other creditors have voluntarily dismissed without prejudice the adversary complaint filed on Aug. 7, 2017 which sought to compel the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to deposit revenues with the bond trustee as required by the terms of the PREPA Trust Agreement, PROMESA and the U.S. Constitution.
Baxter International Inc. said Thursday while it is anticipating a reduction in revenue for fourth quarter 2017 as a result of Hurricane María, it expects to “mitigate the related earnings impact through positive performance in other areas of the business.”
Avara’s Arecibo plant did not sustain significant impact to its critical manufacturing areas, and the company is expected to continue delivering to customers, the company’s CEO, Tim Tyson said Thursday.
In response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's request to provide medical support to residents of Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane María, Northwell Health deployed 27 employees Thursday to assist in the medical mission.
Private Equity for Puerto Rico, formed by a group of leading private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital Group, Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group, Palladium Equity Partners, LLC and MoonSail Capital, LLC, announced an effort to raise significant funds from the private equity and financial communities to aid victims of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Rico Funders Network has launches the FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund to support nonprofit organizations that are providing direct service to communities affected by the devastating hurricanes Irma and María, organizers confirmed Wednesday.
Today when I opened my eyes I felt blessed. Blessed for the opportunity of waking up and being with my family and being here alive.
Less than one week after Hurricane María hit and completely devastated Puerto Rico, Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo opened for business, and is able to provide all regular services to its clients, company executives said.
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. provided an update on its Aspen Surgical facility in Las Piedras, where it manufactures Bard-Parker surgical scalpels and blades.
As part of Puerto Rico's support and recovery efforts following Hurricane María, Crunch Fitness is kicking off its new “Crunch Cares” program, which will feature franchise clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Schneider Electric announced it has extended its relief efforts to those affected by Hurricane María by donating APC by Schneider Electric lighting and power supplies to the American Red Cross.
Power management company Eaton announced that its four facilities have returned to operation following the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico.
Liberty Puerto Rico has made progress in the reconstruction of its fiber ring in the Western zone, completing the ring between Aguadilla and Mayaguez; and advancing in work between Mayaguez and San Germán, company officials said Tuesday.
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