USDA awards $448K health care grant to Ceiba
May 23, 2023
The municipality will use the funds to bolster its health infrastructure and address COVID-19 impacts. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico/USVI get $300M from USDA to advance clean energy deployment
May 17, 2023
The funds will be available through two new programs under the Inflation Reduction Act. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gov’t ends paid COVID-19 leave
May 16, 2023
Employers are no longer required to offer special leave to employees with COVID-19. #NewsismyBusiness
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce sets Puerto Rico’s 1st Economic Development District
May 15, 2023
A variety of industries will be supported in their economic development efforts, including health care, hospitality and agriculture, the federal agency stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Justice Dept. launches PR/USVI Environmental Crimes Task Force
May 12, 2023
The creation of this task force builds upon the Justice Department’s environmental justice strategy and brings together federal law enforcement agencies in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t exceeds expectations with sponsorship of WWE weekend event
May 9, 2023
It had been anticipated that the exposure of the island as an entertainment destination would be significant. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA allocates $10.7M to repair 3 historic buildings in Old San Juan
May 8, 2023
The Catedral de San Juan Bautista, Iglesia Santa Ana and the Capilla Santo Cristo de la Salud are all significant structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. #NewsismyBusiness
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Biden-Harris administration announces initiatives for responsible AI innovation
May 5, 2023
VP Harris meets with tech CEOs and major AI companies commit to independent evaluation at DEF CON 31. #NewsismyBusiness
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Comptroller’s Office: Roosevelt Roads redevelopment lagging
May 3, 2023
The Comptroller’s Office urged the governor and the Legislative Assembly “take the appropriate measures with respect to the delay in the redevelopment of the land and facilities of the Naval Station.” #NewsismyBusiness
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Prepa debt repayment plan deemed unfeasible, analyst warns
May 2, 2023
Proposal to repay nearly $5.7 billion risks further destabilizing the electrical system, IEFFA director testifies in federal court. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico to showcase fiscal recovery at PRNOW: New York Forum
April 27, 2023
The event seeks to provide updates on the island's economic development to Wall Street investors, with the goal of reestablishing access to capital markets. #NewsismyBusiness
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Local businesses meet with gov’t contractors at ‘Puerto Rico Compra’ event
April 26, 2023
The General Services Administration connects its government buyers with local businesses wishing to sell their products and services to the public sector during two-day networking event. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Cyber Force aims to boost security, protect citizen data
April 25, 2023
The Puerto Rico Innovation and Technology Service, the federal government and a nonprofit unite to combat cyberthreats. #NewsismyBusiness
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GSA: Puerto Rico Compra is ideal event for connecting suppliers, officials
April 21, 2023
The General Services Administration event aims to expand the government's supplier base. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO warns of new fraud scheme using Coinbase platform
April 19, 2023
As part of the scheme, consumers receive an email claiming they have received $421 and that to access the funds they must click on a link to access it. #NewsismyBusiness
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