11 firms interested in developing ‘spaceport’ at Ceiba airport
July 14, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority announced it has stirred interest from 11 aerospace firms interested in becoming a master developer of services to establish a “spaceport” at the José Aponte de la Torre regional airport in Ceiba. Ports Authority Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz said the Request for Information (RFI) began in March, and 27 […]
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Pierluisi designates Marrero to Secretary of State post
July 13, 2021
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced the designation of Omar Marrero as Secretary of State, who if confirmed, would steer two government offices. Marrero, who is currently the executive director of the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish), working directly with the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico to finish the restructuring […]
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State Insurance Fund Corp. exceeds operational savings required by OBoard
July 12, 2021
The State Insurance Fund Corp. (State Insurance Fund Corp., in Spanish) confirmed it exceeded by $1.2 million the savings that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico required for its operating budget for Fiscal 2021. So said CFSE Administrator Jesús M. Rodríguez-Rosa, confirming that the Oversight Board required the corporation to achieve spending […]
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DTOP vows to rebuild Puerto Rico roads with $299M FEMA allocation
July 9, 2021
To date, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated nearly $299 million to the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP, in Spanish) to repair damage and optimize state roads and bridges. This includes nearly $92 million approved during 2021 to address infrastructure in nearly 30 municipalities. The obligations represent permanent work projects to […]
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Puerto Rico drivers can transfer vehicles through CESCO Digital app
July 8, 2021
Puerto Rico drivers now have access to expanded services available through the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP, in Spanish) CESCO Digital mobile app, which now allows for transferring the ownership of vehicles, agency Secretary Eileen Vega announced. The app, which already allows users to access a digital version of their driver’s license and […]
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Puerto Rico’s small businesses can still apply for CDBG grants
July 8, 2021
Owners of small and medium-sized businesses in Puerto Rico that were affected by Hurricanes Irma and María in 2017 may continue applying for help available through the Small Business Financing Program, under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Puerto Rico Housing Department Secretary William Rodriguez, said so far, the program has disbursed $24.5 million […]
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Puerto Rico Health Dept. launches online platform to manage patient data
July 6, 2021
The Puerto Rico Health Department unveiled the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange, a platform through which the agency seeks to establish new technological solutions to streamline patient care procedures. This tool allows a patient’s medical information to be made available to doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other organizations when health care is required, Health Secretary Carlos […]
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SBA grants $1.2M under Shuttered Venue Operators program in PR
July 5, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration updated the list of grant recipients in Puerto Rico under its Shuttered Venue Operators program, which as of June 28, included nine local businesses that have received a combined $1.2 million. The data shows that 2,390 grants have been awarded nationally totaling approximately $1.5 billion, with the average award size […]
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Oversight Board certifies Puerto Rico’s 1st compliant General Fund budget
July 2, 2021
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced the certification of the first compliant general fund budget submitted by the government of Puerto Rico, a key element of the consolidated Fiscal 22 budget. Gov. Pedro Pierluisi signed the $10.1 billion General Fund budget adopted and submitted by the Puerto Rico Legislature. The Oversight […]
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FEMA allocates 8K projects worth $25.6B in recovery projects
June 30, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it has approved some $25.6 billion in federal funds for more than 8,000 recovery projects associated with the damages Hurricane María caused in Puerto Rico in 2017. The total projects with funds allocated so far includes debris removal and emergency protection measures granted at the beginning of the […]
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Dept. of Consumer Affairs activates plan to recover $950K for clients
June 24, 2021
Looking to defend consumer rights, the Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO, in Spanish) is launching several measures to recoup about $950,000 from businesses that have failed their clients, agency Secretary Edan Rivera said. During a press conference, the government official said among other steps, the agency will disclose the names of businesses monthly […]
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COR3: 300+ permanent reconstruction projects completed with FEMA funds
June 24, 2021
Municipalities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico have completed 337 permanent works projects with funds allocated under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program, the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3) confirmed. “FEMA has obligated more than $24 billion under the Public Assistance program, including more than $18 billion for […]
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$4M improvement project in Camuy to take a year to complete, PRASA confirms
June 23, 2021
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority confirmed that the $4 million in upgrades underway at the Quebrada filtration plant in the northern town of Camuy will be completed in about a year. PRASA President Doriel Pagán said the project calls for optimizing the water treatment process, providing an increase in clarification, filtration and disinfection […]
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HUD publishes notice on use of up $2B in disaster recovery funds for Puerto Rico, USVI
June 22, 2021
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Federal Register notice governing the use of $2 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for electric power system enhancements and improvements for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The publication of this notice is the latest in a series […]
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Laboy: $4B in FEMA risk mitigation funding not at risk
June 18, 2021
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3) is “focused on reaching the goal to allocate the $4 billion in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on or before Oct. 31. Agency Executive Director Manuel Laboy rejected comments that the funds are at risk. “We’re working full […]
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