Fundación MAPFRE announced it will donate some $650,000 to Puerto Rico, for the acquisition of respirators, medical equipment and sanitary protection to address the emergency generated by the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. The money will be used to buy and distribute masks and medical supplies to hospitals and social entities in need, and to […]
The Caguas municipal government announced the availability of funds for emergency loans to the town’s small businesses, said Central Eastern Development Bank Executive Director Adrián Muñiz-Mariani. The entity known as BADECO for its initials in Spanish will be responsible for granting commercial emergency loans to city business owners, as part of a series of municipal […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program, making $72 million available to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. “Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency, USDA is providing an additional window for those who cannot […]
The U.S. Census is looking remain “on track” with its data collection process in Puerto Rico, where a lockdown in place since Mar. 15 has sidelined its door-to-door surveyors. María Olmedo-Malagón, program manager for the 2020 Census communications campaign, said this is so because the agency has several other methods in place to collect the […]
As a measure to prevent communal contagion from COVID-19, the Municipality of Carolina has established a protocol to clean and disinfect areas with businesses and shops that provide essential services to the community, the mayor’s office confirmed. The municipal Fire Department is in charge of the effort, conducted during the curfew period in place for […]
When Sam’s Club announced a week ago that it would be opening its parking facilities to food trucks to do business within their parking facilities, eight signed up at all four stores, the mega-retailer confirmed. There are two trucks in each of the Sam’s locations: La Cuchara and 3 Men, 2 Wagon are at Kennedy […]
Residents whose homes were made uninhabitable by the Dec. 28 to Feb. 4 earthquakes may be eligible for temporary rental assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the agency announced. Rental assistance does not have to be repaid and may be used to lease a house, apartment or manufactured home or any other temporary housing […]
As part of the security plan adopted after the extension of the curfew established by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Caguas Municipal Police will use a drone to fly over the city to detect violations to the curfew. That includes traffic, groupings of people or the non-compliance of some […]
Looking to support Puerto Rico’s small and medium-sized businesses, financial institution Oriental unveiled another initiative within the “Relief Program for Businesses” for commercial customers that have been economically affected by the coronavirus COVID-19 shutdown. The Relief Program for Businesses includes several loans alternatives, including an option through the U.S. Small Business Administration to cover payroll […]
Starbucks stores announced it will be giving a free cup of hot brewed coffee to all of Puerto Rico’s healthcare professionals and first responders on April 4, in appreciation of their work during COVID-19 emergency. “We want to restate the commitment that Starbucks has with the people of Puerto Rico. We know that since day […]
Puerto Rican urban and streetwear clothing retailer FRSH Company recently launched its new “World is melting” collection completely online, selling out its 2,000 pieces in less than 27 minutes. “It was a collection that highlights the importance of redirecting our attention to themes and practices that pursue everybody’s well-being of all,” said Harry Maldonado, founder […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its suspension, until April 12, of in-field operations in support of the Puerto Rico earthquakes. FEMA personnel will continue to work on the island to support survivors, the agency said. FEMA will support the extension of the Executive Order effected by Gov. Wanda Vázquez until April 12 shutting […]
The Puerto Rico Farm Bureau has developed several initiatives to promote the sale of local products through the use of technologies, as well as establishing business bridges with restaurants and supermarkets to ensure that nothing goes to waste. Trade group President Héctor Cordero said the efforts respond the measures taken to fight the spread of […]
Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés announced the approval of provisions on qualified payments for aid that employers grant to their employees, and special Retirement Plans and Individual Retirement Accounts cash-outs, given the state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. He said the benefits are outlined in the documents, exempting employers from paying taxes […]
Two local grocers — SuperMax and Ralph’s — announced they will be outfitting their cash registers with protective acrylic panes to try to curb the coronavirus COVID-19 contagion between employees and clients. SuperMax will install their panes today at five registers per store to start, as well as the customer service desk, with plans to […]
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