Congressional Task Force seeks input on P.R. growth
August 5, 2016
The Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, which is responsible for identifying impediments to economic growth in the territory and recommending changes, announced Thursday it is seeking input from stakeholders.
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Bacó: GDB should not be liquidated, must be re-focused
August 2, 2016
The fate of the Puerto Rico Government Development Bank should not be liquidation, but rather a refocus to return to promoting growth on the island, Interim President Alberto Bacó said Monday, the day he took on the job of steering the former public fiscal agent.
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Bacó confirmed as acting president of GDB
August 1, 2016
Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Alberto Bacó will take on an additional role in Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla’s cabinet effective today, when he starts as acting President of the Government Development Bank.
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Treasury reports 2% YOY revenue collection increase
July 29, 2016
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department collected some $9.1 billion in revenue for the General Fund during Fiscal 2016, exceeding Fiscal 2015 numbers by $214.4 million or 2.4 percent, agency Secretary Juan Zaragoza-Gómez said.
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Pierluisi: P.R. Task Force chair to be named this week
July 20, 2016
Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner in Washington, Pedro Pierluisi, said Tuesday that U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan could name the lawmaker who will steer the work of the Puerto Rico Congressional Task Force this week.
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Pierluisi tapped for Congressional task force on P.R.
July 15, 2016
U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has appointed Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi to the “Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico,” which was established by the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA).
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La Fortaleza signs PRASA Revitalization Act into law
July 14, 2016
Puerto Rico Acting Gov. Víctor Suárez, signed House Bill 2864 into law Wednesday, creating the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Revitalization Act, a statute that gives the water utility the tools to access capital markets and achieve self-sustainability.
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S&P cuts PRASA’s revenue bonds ratings to ‘CC’ and ‘D’
July 13, 2016
S&P Global Ratings lowered its ratings on the Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority's series 2008 and 2012 senior-lien revenue bonds two notches to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The outlook is negative.
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US House OKs bill to protect investors in P.R., territories
July 12, 2016
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Monday legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to close a decades-old loophole that has caused significant financial losses for many Puerto Rican investors and retirees.
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Acosta to step down as GDB chief after ‘3 ½ tough years’
July 8, 2016
Saying she “did the best she could with the tough hand that was dealt” and ending 12 years of public service, Puerto Rico Government Development Bank President Melba Acosta is stepping down from her post, effective July 31.
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PRASA to start seeking external financing in mid-August
July 8, 2016
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Executive Director Alberto Lázaro confirmed Thursday the agency is waiting for the governor to sign the law that will allow it to pursue external financing to begin talking to creditors next month.
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PRASA reaches forbearance agreements with creditors
July 7, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has reached forbearance agreements with a number of federal and local government agencies to put off making payments for at least six months, according to filings submitted to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Wednesday.
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GDB bondholders seek to continue court challenge
July 5, 2016
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank bondholders filed a motion to ensure that they may continue to pursue their constitutional challenges to the Puerto Rico Emergency Moratorium and Financial Rehabilitation Act, Law 21 of 2016, known as the “Moratorium Act.”
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PREPA reaches deal with creditors; S&P cuts rating
July 1, 2016
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority announced Thursday its intention to pay all principal and interest due on July 1, 2016 under its power revenue bonds in accordance with the terms of an agreement with creditors holding approximately 70 percent of the utility’s outstanding debt, company officials said.
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U.S. Senate passes PROMESA, Obama could sign it today
June 30, 2016
The U.S. Senate passed S. 2328, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), Wednesday with a bipartisan vote that should send the measure to Pres. Barack Obama’s desk for signing today.
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