FEMA obligates $8.1M+ to repair roads damaged by Hurricane Fiona
May 31, 2023
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides applicants with federal grants for permanent work through reimbursement. #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO to investigate direct sales on websites, social media networks
May 31, 2023
The operation is called “Guarantees, even in Online Shopping.” #NewsismyBusiness
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Reconstruction begins at Puerto Rico Forensic Sciences Institute
May 30, 2023
The project has received $17.8 million from FEMA to improve resilience, upgrade equipment and repair important infrastructure.
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USACE creates project Task Force VIPR for USVI, Puerto Rico
May 26, 2023
Task Force U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico was created to organize and prioritize the demand of construction projects across the islands. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan municipal gov’t rolls out ordinance regulating short-term rentals
May 25, 2023
The regulation establishes an STR registry and licensing process run by the city’s Permits Office. #NewsismyBusiness
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Costa Rica foreign trade minister visits Puerto Rico to bolster ties
May 24, 2023
Manuel Tovar’s visit aims to strengthen trade relations, promote foreign investment and foster academic exchanges. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gets $80M in mental health service funds
May 23, 2023
FEMA funds will support the Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration in addressing the emotional health impacts of recent disasters. #NewsismyBusiness
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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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