Gov’t to pump $400M in recovery funds to strengthen health centers
May 17, 2024
Following a competitive process under the Infrastructure Mitigation Program’s Health Care Strengthening Reserve, 38 projects out of 248 proposals were selected. #NewsismyBusiness
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Estudios Técnicos: Puerto Rico has ‘very serious’ housing affordability problem
May 17, 2024
High interest rates and an increase in the cost of homes are compounding the problem. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico telecom carrier fined $1M in FCC nat’l security probe
May 16, 2024
LATAM Telecommunications and Puerto Rico Telephone Company will each pay a $1 million civil penalty and enter a compliance plan. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report reveals land access challenges for small farmers in Puerto Rico
May 16, 2024
A FiTiCAS study highlights systemic barriers and suggests comprehensive reform. #NewsismyBusiness
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NSF: Arecibo C3 pilot phase at former observatory
May 16, 2024
The center at the site of the Arecibo Observatory district in Puerto Rico is anticipated to open in November. #NewsismyBusiness
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$11.9M repair of bridge on busy Baldorioty de Castro Highway begins
May 15, 2024
The ACT advised drivers to check for traffic updates on applications including Waze, as PR-26 is a very busy highway. #NewsismyBusiness
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Fat Tuesday to open new $1M location in Old San Juan
May 15, 2024
Fat Tuesday Old San Juan will feature its signature frozen drink flavors, as well as bar food classics and delicious Puerto Rican “antojitos.” #NewsismyBusiness
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Boys & Girls Club of Isabela Fab Lab reopens to foster critical thinking
May 15, 2024
With the support of Pratt & Whitney, Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico will implement a course to introduce young people to product design. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico to get $28.6M for lead pipe replacement
May 14, 2024
EPA announces latest round of funding to replace every lead pipe in the nation, protecting public health and helping to deliver safe drinking water. #NewsismyBusiness
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CPI launches website containing OBoard documents archive
May 14, 2024
El Buscador is the product of a year of work to make documents with the tract of the Board’s actions in Puerto Rico easily available. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA aids Puerto Rico towns’ recovery with mapping tools
May 14, 2024
Participatory mapping exercises help municipalities plan and visualize disaster recovery strategies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Overdraft/NSF fee cuts save consumers $6B, banks lose revenue
May 13, 2024
Puerto Rico banks such as Banco Popular, FirstBank and Oriental Bank have moved to reduce or eliminate overdraft/NSF fees in recent years. #NewsismyBusiness
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Treasury announces tax-free holiday for hurricane season buys
May 13, 2024
The list of tax-free items includes a variety of goods that are useful in case of emergencies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Popular Inc. names new president and CEO
May 13, 2024
Ferrer was also named President of Popular Inc.’s two banking subsidiaries. #NewsismyBusiness
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Data Research Corp. sues Universal Service Administrative Co. for $105M
May 10, 2024
The heart of the dispute traces back to services DRC provided in FY 2001 under the E-Rate program. #NewsismyBusiness
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