Op-Ed: Federal government shutdown and its implications in Puerto Rico
September 26, 2023
[Editorial] Although all employees receive retroactive pay once the government restarts operations, the forced interruption of our jobs affects millions of citizens we serve. #NewsismyBusiness
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Op-Ed: Federal government fails Puerto Rico — again!
August 8, 2019
2017 was a terrible year. Some of the largest hurricanes in U.S. history, along with devastating wildfires in California and elsewhere, provided a clear indicator of the ravages we can expect from the climate crisis. Thousands of Americans lost their homes, their belongings, their livelihoods, even their lives. In response, Congress appropriated $587 million to […]
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Local businesses will get chance to pitch products, services to federal gov’t agencies
November 28, 2018
The event will take place at the Sheraton Convention Center in Miramar.
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Prouty: PR needs $40B from U.S. gov’t to recover
September 26, 2017
Millionaire investor and developer Nicholas Prouty, who has called Puerto Rico his home for five years, said Monday the U.S. government must provide the island at least $40 billion in funding for relief and recovery efforts.
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Gov’t hosts meeting to boost local contracting prospects
August 29, 2017
Federal government procurement officers met Monday with Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel Laboy-Rivera to create alliances and outline a joint action plan to help increase federal contracting from Puerto Rican companies.
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Op-Ed: A modest FEAT to help with P.R.’s fiscal woes
March 13, 2017
With the looming fiscal crisis overwhelming the government of Puerto Rico, many proposals are persistently brought forward, with the sincere aim of taking small steps towards sensible short and long-term solutions.
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Op-Ed: Government contracting 101: 5 winning tips
February 27, 2012
The Small Business Administration offers Puerto Rico small businesses tips on how to succesfully bid for federal government contracts.
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