Y-USA, MCS join to support storm-battered YMCAs in PR
October 20, 2017
In the wake of a growing humanitarian crisis after hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) announced it has joined forces with the MCS Foundation through a $200,000 matching campaign for disaster relief efforts aimed at helping individuals, families and the communities served through the YMCAs in Puerto Rico.
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DDB Latina unveils ‘PR Recovery Index’ to promote aid
October 19, 2017
With the goal of multiplying international aid that can contribute to the island’s relief and recovery after Hurricane María, DDB Latina Puerto Rico created the “Puerto Rico Recovery Index,” a website that brings together fundraising efforts and other initiatives being carried out locally and abroad.
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Empresas Fonalledas, affiliates give $1M+ in aid to PR
October 19, 2017
Empresas Fonalledas and its affiliated group of companies in Puerto Rico have pledged more than $1 million in cash and other assistance to support recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane María.
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National Airlines provides relief cargo airlift to PR
October 18, 2017
National Airlines, an air carrier specializing in custom transportation needs for corporations and government entities, announced that its 747-400 freighter fleet has operated 13 flights transporting 2.7 million pounds of aid to Puerto Rico and delivered goods to areas most devastated by Hurricane María.
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Monsanto pledges $250K to assist with PR relief efforts
October 18, 2017
Monsanto Company is continuing its support of disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico by donating $250,000 to Centros Sor Isolina Ferré, a social services agency which provides assistance to communities located near the company’s Monsanto Caribe site in Juana Díaz.
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EDB grants $230K in credit lines to local companies
October 17, 2017
The Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico has granted $230,000 in credit lines to local companies M&B Steel and Vernet, which will allow them to continue operating and grow in the midst of the crisis brought on by Hurricane María, agency President Luis Burdiel-Agudo said.
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Tabuchi Electric America donates solar products
October 17, 2017
Tabuchi America, a residential hybrid solar-plus-storage manufacturer, announced the company is donating their Eco Intelligent Battery System (EIBS) to various organizations in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands impacted by the hurricanes Irma, José and María.
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National voluntarily dismisses complaint vs. PREPA
October 16, 2017
National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation announced that it and other creditors have voluntarily dismissed without prejudice the adversary complaint filed on Aug. 7, 2017 which sought to compel the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority to deposit revenues with the bond trustee as required by the terms of the PREPA Trust Agreement, PROMESA and the U.S. Constitution.
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NY’s Northwell Health medical team deploys to PR
October 13, 2017
In response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's request to provide medical support to residents of Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane María, Northwell Health deployed 27 employees Thursday to assist in the medical mission.
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Puerto del Rey open for business after Hurricane María
October 12, 2017
Less than one week after Hurricane María hit and completely devastated Puerto Rico, Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo opened for business, and is able to provide all regular services to its clients, company executives said.
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Hill-Rom completes repairs to its Las Piedras plant
October 12, 2017
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. provided an update on its Aspen Surgical facility in Las Piedras, where it manufactures Bard-Parker surgical scalpels and blades.
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Crunch Fitness launches ‘Crunch Cares’ to support PR
October 12, 2017
As part of Puerto Rico's support and recovery efforts following Hurricane María, Crunch Fitness is kicking off its new “Crunch Cares” program, which will feature franchise clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Schneider Electric donates lighting, power supplies to PR
October 11, 2017
Schneider Electric announced it has extended its relief efforts to those affected by Hurricane María by donating APC by Schneider Electric lighting and power supplies to the American Red Cross.
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Eaton reopens 4 plants in PR post-Hurricane María
October 11, 2017
Power management company Eaton announced that its four facilities have returned to operation following the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico.
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SJ Marriott open, operational following Hurricane María
October 10, 2017
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in the Condado sector of San Juan is “open and operating regularly,” property General Manager José González-Espinosa said Monday.
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