FEMA’s ‘Hub of Philanthropic Engagement’ seeks to raise $200M for P.R.’s recovery
September 17, 2018
Recovery from disasters on the scale of hurricanes Irma and María requires resources that exceed government capabilities.
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Aerostar invests some $70M in LMM airport in post-María repairs
September 14, 2018
Aerostar Airport Holdings, operator of the Luis Muñoz María International Airport in San Juan, confirmed it has invested close to $70 million to repair Puerto Rico’s main air traffic hub.
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FEMA grants $79M to support code enforcement in P.R.
September 14, 2018
Puerto Rico is updating its building code and will use a $79 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to improve enforcement, the agency stated.
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U.S. Census: 97K people emigrated from P.R. to the US in ’17
September 14, 2018
The Survey’s statistics refer to the information collected during calendar year 2017 and includes social, economic and housing data for Puerto Rico and municipalities with a population of 65,000 people or more.
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National Science Foundation grants $1.5M to UPR for ‘Rise Up’ project
September 14, 2018
The University of Puerto Rico has received nearly $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation to launch a five-year project called “Rise Up,” which will bring together three of its campuses to seek solutions to certain problems that came up after Hurricane María.
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FEMA awards $412M+ in additional federal grants for P.R.
September 13, 2018
The funds cover expenses for emergency protective measures, debris removal and for the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power Pilot Program.
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Popular Inc. announces sale of $300M in Senior Notes
September 13, 2018
Popular intends to use the net proceeds from the offering plus available cash to redeem $450 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.00 percent Senior Notes.
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GLI renews contract with P.R. Tourism Co. for gaming services
September 13, 2018
Its agreement with the Tourism Co. also includes professional consultation pertaining to new technology, policy and legislation development, rule writing, field issues, player disputes, and forensic examinations.
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FEMA partners with architecture school to redesign Vieques ferry landing
September 12, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has partnered with the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture to develop a conceptual urban design plan for the Vieques ferry landing.
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Semillero Ventures injects $1.8M into Seal the Seasons; P.R. farmers to benefit
September 12, 2018
Part of the investment will go toward backing Seal the Seasons’ entry into the Puerto Rico market, where it will look to sign up farmers producing fruit — initially papaya, pineapple and mango — to be distributed locally and stateside.
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Foundation for P.R. updates stakeholders on island’s recovery efforts, results
September 12, 2018
Foundation for Puerto Rico officials traveled to Washington, D.C. to present an update on Puerto Rico’s rebuilding efforts and results, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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Nonprofits get $795K in P.R. Community Foundation funds
September 11, 2018
The contracts were signed with the assistance of the University of Puerto Rico Law School’s Legal Aid Clinic, the Foundation noted.
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P.R. Tourism Co., gov’t CIO partner to create digital archive of sector activity
September 11, 2018
This repository of tourism competitiveness data will be known as the Tourism Intelligence Platform.
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Liberty among P.R’s best employers for 2nd year in a row
September 11, 2018
For the second year in a row, Liberty Puerto Rico received the distinction of being one of Puerto Rico’s “Best Employers,” according to Aon’s annual study.
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T-Mobile 600 MHz Extended Range LTE live in P.R., laying foundation for 5G
September 10, 2018
T-Mobile announced it has now lit up 600 MHz (Band 71) Extended Range LTE in 1,254 cities and towns in 36 states, including the island of Puerto Rico.
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