U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson awarded $125,567 to four public housing authorities in Puerto Rico to continue helping public housing residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and/or reside in public housing to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on public assistance and rental subsidies. The funds will be […]
The government sent out another $39.4 million to 1,294 employers who requested Employee Retention Tax Credit program after the impact of Hurricanes Irma and María last year. Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said the new allocation pushes the total amount paid out to $414.4 million from June 2018 to 16,676 employers who retained 415,921 employees after the […]
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló submitted legislative measures to reorganize the Department of Transportation and Public Works, which will generate $13 million in the first year and $142 million in five years, according to the Fiscal Plan. The DTOP, as the agency is known for its initials in Spanish, will be the umbrella agency for […]
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics is seeking an injunction and declaratory judgment from the San Juan Superior Court challenging the validity of a number of board appointments Gov. Ricardo Rosselló made in late November 2018. The appointments casts doubt on the Institute’s independent criteria and the knowledge and expertise required for Board members to […]
The Puerto Rico Public Private Partnership Authority announced the selection of four proponents that have the necessary experience to manage and operate all aspects of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s electricity distribution and transmission system. P3 Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero confirmed the qualified proponents: Duke Energy Corporation; Exelon Corporation; PSEG Services Corporation; and […]
Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved two proposals authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aimed at assisting Puerto Rico, as the island continues recovering from economic hardship and historically catastrophic hurricanes. The amendments were approved as part of H.R. 268, a supplemental spending bill that appropriates additional funding for disaster […]
The Special Claims Committee of the Financial Oversight Board for Puerto Rico announced that it and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Puerto Rico’s debt restructuring have filed an objection to more than $6 billion of Puerto Rico’s bonded debt. The objection asserts that the invalid debt was issued in clear violation of the […]
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico recommended that the government take the necessary steps to transfer the rights and ownership of the Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corp. also known as WIPR, to a private, nonprofit entity. In a letter to Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz and House Speaker Carlos […]
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the signing of an agreement between the Puerto Rico Department of Housing and Foundation for Puerto Rico to start administering the Community Resilience Program, which has a budget of $37.5 million.The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant Program, which has set aside disaster recovery funds. The program’s priority are […]
Puerto Rico’s “Vital” plan provides medical coverage to those that cannot afford traditional medical plans.
Puerto Rico’s child population has dramatically decreased over the last decade due to migration to the U.S. mainland.
The announcement was made during the re-inauguration of the Convention Center’s emblematic terrace, which also received a face-lift.
The list of companies that will not pay the bonus as established by law included private schools, restaurants and professional practices.
During the workshop, Council experts used case studies that showed how other cities have benefited from technology to improve their disaster preparedness and enhance the quality of life of their citizens.
Revenues totaled $469 million in October 2017, “the most affected month, with the lowest revenue the whole year,” due to the effects of the passage of Hurricanes Irma and María.
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