Labor Dept. announces $465M federal unemployment benefits payout
February 12, 2021
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources announced the disbursement of a combined $465 million in unemployment benefits, split between $371.3 million in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) payments and $94 million in retroactive ...
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Dept. of Education to invest $6.6M in safety gear to reopen schools
February 11, 2021
Puerto Rico Education Secretary Elba Aponte-Santos confirmed plans to invest $6.6 million in protective gear and materials for the reopening of public schools in a “safe” and “healthy” way. The Financial Oversight and Management Board ...
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COVID-19 pandemic brings out entrepreneurial spirit in Puerto Ricans
December 30, 2020
People around the world have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the government has helped in some ways, it is not enough for some families. Even young college students need money ...
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