A newly renovated lifeguard tower at the revamped Punta Salinas public beach in Toa Baja, part of the $1 million improvement project funded by FEMA and the Puerto Rico government.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)