FEMA destines $108M+ for 182 recovery projects in Puerto Rico
July 1, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Puerto Rico’s Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, announced the approval of more than $108 million for 182 projects across the island. Several municipalities will benefit, including Aguas Buenas, Culebra and Aibonito, with grant approvals for 153 permanent work projects that were awarded June 19-25, the […]
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Gov’t lays out security measures at Puerto Rico airports to curb spread of COVID-19
July 1, 2020
Starting July 15, all passengers arriving at Puerto Rico airports will be required to wear a face mask or covering while in the facilities, provide proof that they have tested negative for COVID-19, or in the absence of that, self-isolate for 14 days. Executive Order 2020-052 also calls for passengers to fill out an information […]
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Oversight Board certifies fiscal plans for PRIDCO, COSSEC, 10 towns
July 1, 2020
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced that it certified the Fiscal Plans for the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO, in Spanish) the Public Corporation for Supervision and Insurance of Cooperatives (COSSEC, in Spanish) and 10 towns. “Both institutions are important contributors to Puerto Rico’s recovery and economic development,” said the […]
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$500K earmarked to aid Puerto Rico farmers affected by dry spell
July 1, 2020
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department has earmarked $500,000 to provide vouchers to 260 farmers to help them cover additional expenses brought on by the drought. The incentive will cover the agricultural regions of Caguas, Ponce and San Germán — which cover 15 towns combined — specifically for the purchase of maintenance feed (known as bulky) […]
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SBA has guaranteed $1.8B in payroll protection loans in Puerto Rico
June 30, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration has guaranteed 36,417 in loans totaling $1.8 billion under the Payroll Protection Program, for which it will accept applications 11:59:59 p.m. tonight, the agency confirmed. The June 30 deadline was provided to the PPP by the CARES Act under the “covered period,” the agency added. The most recent PPP Report, […]
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Direct Relief awards $1M+ in cash to island community health centers to fight COVID-19
June 30, 2020
Nonprofit Direct Relief this week awarded a total of $900,000 in cash grants to 18 federally qualified health centers in Puerto Rico, each of which, as is the case with Health Pro Med, received the amount of $50,000. In the past two months, Direct Relief has also awarded another $150,000 in cash to 15 health […]
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AT&T launches 5G on its wireless network across 58 Puerto Rico towns
June 29, 2020
Wireless carrier AT&T confirmed the launch of 5G technology on its network in Puerto Rico, where it is already covering 58 towns, company executives said. Customers will have access to the faster service in San Juan, Aguadilla, Aibonito, Arecibo, Mayagüez, Ponce and Rincón. Another 18 towns will go live this week, while Vieques and Culebra […]
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Puerto Rico curfew extended until July 22, as some businesses allowed to reopen
June 29, 2020
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez issued Executive Order 2020-048, which extends the 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew until July 22, as certain government agencies and businesses are allowed to reopen. The governor reiterated the mandatory use of face masks at all times while out in public, maintaining a minimum distance of six feet between […]
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CBP to begin reopening Trusted Traveler Programs enrollment centers July 6
June 29, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced plans to reopen Trusted Traveler Programs enrollment centers in early July, including the office at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The reopening plans were developed in consultation with CBP health and safety experts to include measures that minimize the risk of exposing travelers and CBP personnel to the […]
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Nonprofits seek to develop 2 solar microgrid prototypes in remote communities
June 29, 2020
Looking to build two prototypes of solar microgrids that “strengthen and transform the energy system of remote and vulnerable communities,” nonprofit organizations PathStone Corp., The Solar Foundation and the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, will present on June 30 and July 2, at 2 p.m., a series of webinars on the program. Microgrids are […]
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Rincón, Co-op Rincón partner to invest $8.7M in social interest housing
June 29, 2020
An alliance between the municipality of Rincón and Co-op Rincón will facilitate the financing of the development of affordable housing in that western town, via an investment that exceeds $8.7 million. The development of the Vista al Río urbanization, which will have 105 housing units, will have three construction phases, the first of which is […]
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Puerto Rico private hospitals start getting $108M in emergency aid funding
June 26, 2020
Gov. Wanda Vázquez confirmed the distribution of $108.9 million to Puerto Rico’s private hospitals to support COVID-19 emergency-related expenses through the CARES Act Private Hospitals Assistance Program. “This multi-million-dollar distribution of funds, which began during the first week of June 2020, represents an important step forward in the response to the emergency caused by COVID-19,” […]
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Puerto Rico Treasury Dept. pays out $26M in tax return refunds
June 26, 2020
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department disbursed additional $26 million in income tax return refunds for the 2019 tax year, pushing the total number of payments to more than $400 million, agency Secretary Francisco Parés said. “This week we’re sending refunds of $26,247,554 to some 35,116 taxpayers. Our commitment is to continue disbursing all the aid […]
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Puerto Rico’s 18-and younger population drops 36% in past decade
June 26, 2020
During the decade spanning 2010 to 2019, Puerto Rico’s population under 18 years of age reflected a drop of 324,293 residents, representing 36% decrease. As of July 1, 2010, this population was 897,024, nine years later in 2019 it is estimated at 572,731, according to the U.S. the Census Bureau’s most recent annual population estimates […]
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MIDA poll reveals 85% of Puerto Rico consumers spent more during lockdown
June 25, 2020
A study by the Chamber of Marketing, Industry and Food Distribution (MIDA, in Spanish) confirmed what was a broadly felt perception among consumers: they spent more on their purchases during the three-month lockdown in Puerto Rico. The results of the “Behind the mask…a Consumer X-Ray 2020” study show that 85% of consumers who participated in […]
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