T-Mobile announced the launch of Puerto Rico’s first 5G wireless network, which blankets areas in every town, including Vieques and Culebra, Jorge Martel, general manager of the island’s operation, confirmed. Puerto Rico became one of the first markets in the U.S. mainland, and the world, to offer 5G technology, he said. “Today T-Mobile fulfills its […]
Puerto Rico hospitals show, in general, higher readmission and mortality rates than their peers in the U.S. mainland, as well as longer emergency room stays for patient, a study by San Juan-based V2A Consulting firm. In general, Puerto Rico hospitals score lower than the national average in quality metrics, based on reports from the Centers […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated nearly $18.5 million in additional funds for 115 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico. “FEMA and COR3 continue to work together to develop strategies that advance recovery projects,” the agencies stated. To […]