Coalition promotes co-op model to transform P.R.’s electrical system
March 27, 2018
The Coalition for Energy Cooperation in Puerto Rico, which promotes the cooperative model as an alternative to transform the power system, asked the Senate to stop the fast-tracked process of privatizing the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's assets and convene an independent panel of experts to identify the public and private sectors' needs.
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FEMA aid for mitigation work in P.R. could reach $30B
March 23, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency could assign as much as $30 billion to address damage mitigation work in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane María’s destruction, Alejandro De la Campa, director of the agency’s Caribbean Region II, said.
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P.R. credit unions file ‘adversary proceeding’ in P.R. bankruptcy case
March 23, 2018
A group of Puerto Rico credit unions filed an "adversary proceeding" before Judge Laura Taylor Swain, who presides over Puerto Rico's Title III bankruptcy proceedings.
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Banco Popular Foundation, Hispanic Federation to reward ‘Big Ideas’
March 21, 2018
They say that times of crisis ignite the spark of creativity and elicit the best ideas. With this in mind, the Banco Popular Foundation and the Hispanic Federation announced the launch of the “Puerto Rico Big Ideas Challenge,” a contest of innovative ideas with a social impact with awards of up to $1.5 million.
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Grupo Guayacán appoints Ángel L. Pérez as new Board chair
March 19, 2018
Grupo Guayacán, Inc. (GGI) announced the appointment of Ángel L. Pérez, vice [resident of Rock Solid Technologies, as new chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors.
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COFINA constituents call out gov’t inaccuracies related to IVU collections
March 16, 2018
A group of Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. (known as COFINA in Spanish) stakeholders expressed concern about the government’s alleged release of inaccurate information about Sales and Use tax (SUT) collections.
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Private Sector Coalition opposes plan to create public service regulatory board
March 14, 2018
The Private Sector Coalition expressed its opposition to Reorganization Plan No. 8, which proposes creating the Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board. and urged lawmakers to block the plan.
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Study: P.R. stands out as 3rd choice for U.S. mainland homebuyers
March 13, 2018
Puerto Rico ranks 3rd in the top 30 locations that U.S. mainland residents look up online when they think about buying a second home, according to a study by real estate firm Point 2 Homes.
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Peninsula, a luxury 18-story residential condominium rising in Condado
March 12, 2018
The former mansion that once housed a Chilli’s restaurant in the Condado area of San Juan has been razed to make way for an 18-story residential building called the Peninsula.
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CBP completes construction of $6M San Juan laboratory
March 12, 2018
A ribbon-cutting ceremony last week at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Center here marked completion of construction on a $6 million build-out project to relocate the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) San Juan Laboratory.
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P18 announces 40 co.’s that will participate in the Pre18 preparatory program
March 9, 2018
Business accelerator Parallel18 (P18), announced that 40 local companies were selected to enter the pre-18 preparatory program that begins in April and will grant $20,000 in funds, among other benefits, for the development of their businesses.
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Colmena66 hosts 10 women-led entrepreneurial organizations
March 9, 2018
Colmena66 marked International Women’s Day by noting the importance of female entrepreneurship, noting its network includes 10 business-building organizations that support women in Puerto Rico.
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P.R. Vector Control Unit unveils mosquito-control strategy
March 9, 2018
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust held its first Open House for the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU) to present its strategy for the integrated management of vectors, and also highlight the projects the initiative has undertaken since its creation in September 2016.
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Hispanic coalition asks Congress for stronger oversight for P.R.’s recovery
March 8, 2018
Hispanic Leadership Fund President Mario H. López and nine other signatories from free market organizations sent a letter to key members of Congress, calling for a hearing on the lack of progress made by the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) Oversight Board in the 18 months of their commission.
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P.R. delegation to participate in business matchmaking event in Colombia
March 6, 2018
Puerto Rico entrepreneurs looking to learn about Colombia’s exportable product offer will be participating in Business Matchmaking 70, organized by ProColombia, an agency that promotes the country’s foreign investment, exports, tourism and brand.
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