Two local companies have reached a significant agreement that will benefit 150 employees currently out-of-work because of the islandwide lockdown. In a statement, the management of local supermarket chain SuperMax and Grupo Colón-Gerena, operator of the Red Lobster and Sizzler in Puerto Rico have partnered to safeguard the restaurant employees by relocating them to supermarket […]
International Hospitality Enterprises confirmed the temporary lay-off of “a great part of its team,” estimated at about 1,600 people. IHE President José M. Suárez said, “In the face of the global crisis caused by the coronavirus, and the economic impact and uncertainty that it generates for the tourism and hospitality industry in Puerto Rico, we […]
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust announced the start of a pilot project to establish local telemedicine and telehealth programs, with a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant. With the funding, the nonprofits will buy specialized equipment that will allow remote health services […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has assigned another $18.7 million in funds to continue recovery efforts throughout Puerto Rico, including $832,978 to make repairs at the governor’s mansion. La Fortaleza, as the historic structure is known, will get repairs to the roof, second floor, human resource and finance offices in the Yellow Palace/Real […]
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced that the application process — online or by phone — for the Small Business Financing program, which will offer grants and loans to assist micro and small businesses in their recovery after Hurricanes Irma and María, begins today. In its initial recovery subsidy phase, SBF will grant up to […]
The Federal Aviation Administration approved Gov. Wanda Vázquez’s request to redirect air traffic on the island to control the entry of possible carriers of the coronavirus COVID-19 to Puerto Rico. “We’re grateful that the FAA has granted our request. This is historic as we are the first jurisdiction to receive tools from the federal air […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it has granted Gov. Wanda Vázquez’s request to help businesses on the island affected by the global emergency related to COVID-19. On Mar. 18, Vázquez asked the SBA for resources under the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program for businesses in Puerto Rico under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Assistance […]
Puerto Rico Obstetrics and Gynecology (PROGyn) and the Puerto Rico Health Department launched the first registry of pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the United States and its jurisdictions, Nabal Bracero, president of the private nonprofit said. The registry is the products of Administrative Order 426, signed by Interim Health Secretary Concepción […]
In support of government efforts to protect the health of Puerto Rico’s residents, Ron del Barrilito launched a campaign thanking tourists for postponing their trip to Puerto Rico, but not before rewarding them by offering a “Rum Check” to stimulate and encourage their return. “Peoples’ health and safety go above and beyond any company or […]
In a prepared message and flanked by Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico officials, Gov. Wanda Vázquez unveiled a sweeping incentives package to help individuals and small businesses handle the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown, now entering its second week. While 134,200 central government employees will continue to receive their paychecks, private-sector workers, […]
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced that in light of the health crisis unleashed by the coronavirus (COVID-19), it will a motion in court to adjourn consideration of the proposed Plan of Adjustment’s disclosure hearing until further notice. Less than a month ago, the Oversight Board presented a proposed Plan of […]
Aerostar Airport Holdings, the company that operates the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, has invested $125,000 to implement thermographic technology to track temperature to 100% of passengers entering the island through domestic and international flights. As this media outlet reported last week, there are 11 cameras installed throughout the airport’s terminals. The investment covers both […]
Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) Executive Director Omar J. Marrero said the term to apply for the AAFAF Summer Internship, which opened on Jan. 28, 2020, and has been extended through April 30, 2020, due to the mandatory temporary closing of nonessential government operations and private businesses to control the risk […]
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced that Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés passed an administrative order exempting prepared foods from the island’s sales tax, effective today through April 19, 2020. “This is an additional measure that’s taken in favor of all citizens in the face of the health emergency that we are facing due to COVID-19,” […]
The Puerto Rico Small Inn Owners and Tourism Association submitted a letter to the government with 14 ideas to protect employees and the small and mid-sized businesses that comprise the industry. The Association’s top two recommendations are aimed at improving services at the government unemployment office to protect displaced employees by ensuring that the Puerto […]
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