HHS honors Puerto Rico health centers for clinical quality excellence
November 8, 2023
Gold badges were awarded to the top 10% of U.S. health centers for quality care in underserved communities. #NewsismyBusiness
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Droguería Betances to pay $12M settlement with federal authorities
November 7, 2023
The settlement follows allegations of unreported suspicious opioid orders and recordkeeping violations. #NewsismyBusiness
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Renovation of San Juan’s Barbosa Park begins with $10.6M investment
November 7, 2023
The two-phase project is aimed at making San Juan the “Capital of Sports,” Mayor Miguel Romero-Lugo said. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA grants $173K for Condado Lagoon flood mitigation project
November 6, 2023
The funding is for the first phase of planning and infrastructure work in San Juan’s Condado area. @NewsisimyBusiness
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$440M allocated to Puerto Rico’s vulnerable communities for rooftop solar, batteries
November 3, 2023
Funding will support solar panels for up to 40,000 low-income households and create local, good-paying jobs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Droguería Betances faces civil suit for failing to report controlled opioids, sales
October 31, 2023
The U.S. District Attorney’s office asked the court to award civil penalties and a forfeiture amount equal to the sales of the controlled substances. #NewsismyBusiness
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Town of Toa Baja gets $200K grant for roadway safety initiative
October 30, 2023
The total budget allocated for Toa Baja’s safety initiative is $250,000, with the majority being funded federally. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t starts replacing ticket machines at Urban Train stations
October 27, 2023
A testing phase will be carried out at the Martínez Nadal station as part of the system modernization project. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Treasury begins to recover $45.6M in ineligible stimulus payments
October 20, 2023
Nearly 34,000 taxpayers were notified to return misallocated pandemic aid funds, which need to be returned to the federal government. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t awards P3 to Metropistas to run 4 toll roads in Puerto Rico
October 18, 2023
Puerto Rico's government selected Metropistas for a 40-year, $2.85 billion P3 to upgrade and maintain the roads. #NewsismyBusiness
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U.S. Attorney’s Office confirms $28.8M allocation to Puerto Rico
October 17, 2023
The allocations went to the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, the Forensic Science Institute and to community organizations that provide responses to gender-based violence. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA awards $54M to repair Puerto Rico regional airports, shipping docks
October 17, 2023
FEMA has allocated funds to the Puerto Rico Ports Authority for repairs and hazard mitigation works at various air and sea transportation facilities on the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico companies land $563M in federal contracts
October 12, 2023
DDEC’s Federal Contracting Center will host events to increase local business participation. #NewsismyBusiness
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Convention Center District Authority renews contract with ASM Global
October 11, 2023
ASM Global’s contract was extended for its management expertise and results. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico towns can now request matching Hurricane Fiona funds
October 4, 2023
COR3 announces state match disbursement for reconstruction projects. #NewsismyBusiness
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