Walgreens, United Health, PRxPR donate $800K for hurricane relief
October 5, 2022
The help continues to pour into Puerto Rico to aid Hurricane Fiona victims.
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Biden vows to drive ‘decisive progress’ to rebuild Puerto Rico’s energy grid
October 4, 2022
Biden announced the creation of the Puerto Rican Grid Recovery Modernization Team.
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OIG report: FEMA botched oversight of $65M in María recovery funds
October 4, 2022
Upon review of expenses, the OIG found thousands of dollars approved that lacked supporting documentation.
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FEMA OKs $102M in individual assistance claims in Puerto Rico so far
September 30, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $102 million in individual assistance claims filed by survivors of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. Since opening the application window Sept. 21, the agency has received 591,000 individual assistance claims, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said during a news conference to provide an update of the work that local […]
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Agriculture, DDEC allocate $15M in recovery aid to farmers, businesses
September 27, 2022
The DDEC will assign an additional $3 million to the Emergency Incentive for Small and Medium Enterprises.
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Private sector commits combined $2.5M in Hurricane Fiona aid
September 23, 2022
Corporations are partnering with nonprofits to reach Puerto Rico's hardest-hit communities.
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Puerto Rico wireless carriers weather Hurricane Fiona, despite blackout
September 23, 2022
More robust networks, more power generators and more resilient equipment contributed to better communications services during the recent storm.
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Starlink in Puerto Rico had fastest satellite internet in North America
September 22, 2022
Puerto Rico beat out Mexico, Canada and the US mainland.
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Events canceled in wake of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation
September 20, 2022
Public and private sector events, as well as classes, have been pushed back.
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Liberty waives data overage charges, pauses account suspensions
September 20, 2022
Telecom industry workers are moving full steam ahead to restore services interrupted by Hurricane Fiona.
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Telecom providers say networks stable as Fiona rips through Puerto Rico
September 18, 2022
Wireless companies confirm their networks are providing service with backup batteries and generators.
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Census shows 7.4% uptick in Puerto Rico’s work-from-home group
September 16, 2022
An estimated 78,333 people worked from home in 2021.
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Grupo Sol to invest $30M to roll out Mobil brand in Puerto Rico
September 16, 2022
With the rebranding, Sol Puerto Rico will also introduce a pay-at-the-pump option and a loyalty program.
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Bed, Bath & Beyond confirms closure of Plaza del Sol store
September 16, 2022
When the two-story Bayamón store closes, there will be a single Bed, Bath & Beyond location left in Puerto Rico.
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Sobao coffee shop inaugurates Isla Verde location, more planned
September 14, 2022
Plans call for opening locations in Caguas, Guaynabo, and Dorado by 2024.
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