FHA expands foreclosure relief for victims of ’17 disasters
February 23, 2018
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced expanded mortgage relief to FHA-insured homeowners who live or work in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and María as well as California wildfires and subsequent flooding and mudslides.
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Op-Ed: Dudley — Now is ‘perfect opportunity’ for P.R. start energy grid from scratch
February 23, 2018
Hurricanes Irma and María did immense damage to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin islands, severely exacerbating what were already very difficult economic conditions. My heart goes out to our fellow citizens who have suffered so much and who face a long and difficult recovery ahead.
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$45K solar energy system installed at Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal in Caguas
February 21, 2018
Nonprofit Somos Solar has sponsored a $45,000 solar energy and storage system at the Hogar Cuna San Cristóbal in Caguas that will allow the entity to operate without interruptions when there is no electricity service, said Hiram Williams-Figueroa, executive director of Somos Solar.
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U.S. Treasury to grant credit to P.R. employers affected by hurricanes
February 15, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, announced an agreement in principle with the United States Department of Treasury which will allow employers that were not able to operate their businesses — after Hurricanes Irma and María — to claim a credit of up to $2,400 for each employee that was paid a salary during said period.
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Telecom Board says 94% of P.R.’s antennas have been restored
February 14, 2018
The president of the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board, Sandra Torres, said at a public hearing that currently 2,509 of the 2,659 antennas that provide telecommunications services in Puerto Rico are operational, representing 94 percent.
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NJ Gov. signs executive order creating commission on P.R. relief
February 13, 2018
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order establishing the Commission on Puerto Rico Relief, an 18-member group that will collaborate with state and federal agencies to expedite processes benefiting displaced Puerto Ricans in New Jersey, as well as examine ways the state can aid the island.
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The Mall of San Juan projected to make $10M in net operating income in ’18
February 10, 2018
Taubman Centers Inc., owners and operators of The Mall of San Juan, anticipated Friday that they will generate $10 million of net operating income (NOI) from that asset in 2018, some of which may come from sources other than sales activities.
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P.R. receives $16B in federal funds for recovery efforts
February 10, 2018
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González announced an allocation of $16 billion in federal funds for the recovery of the island after Hurricane María.
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Op-Ed: Disaster relief for P.R. must accommodate women’s needs
February 10, 2018
This past fall, Hurricanes Irma and María struck Puerto Rico, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in their wake without the necessities for survival. More than three months after Hurricane María’s landfall, the island is still in crisis.
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T-Mobile CEO recognizes P.R. recovery, reaffirms long-term commitment
February 9, 2018
T-Mobile CEO John Legere recognized and reiterated the carrier’s commitment to Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricane María during the presentation of the company's quarterly financial results.
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The Mall of San Juan owner has recovered $1.1M in insurance payments
February 9, 2018
Taubman Centers Inc., owner of The Mall of San Juan, confirmed Thursday it has collected a little more than $1.1 million in insurance recoveries related to damages sustained at the shopping center related to Hurricane María last September.
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Draco-Risk opens office in PR/USVI to assist insurers with claims
February 9, 2018
Draco-Risk has set up shop in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist customers in the process of receiving just and correct payments from the insurance companies in their claims, after hurricanes Irma and María.
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Honeywell donates $1.5M in safety products to Aguadilla, Moca
February 9, 2018
Honeywell donated $1.5 million in personal protective equipment and safety products today to emergency response personnel in the municipalities and neighboring towns of Aguadilla and Moca.
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Journalists sue Demographic Registry for hiding public information related to Hurricane María-related deaths
February 8, 2018
The Center for Investigative Journalism (CPI, as it is known in Spanish) on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the director of the Puerto Rico Demographic Registry, Wanda Llovet-Díaz, after multiple attempts to get the agency she heads to offer information about the deaths that occurred on the island after Hurricane María.
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“Mi Casa Resistente” project launched at Martín Peña Channel
February 7, 2018
Several trade groups announced the start of the “Mi Casa Resistente” community project, with the aim of providing safe housing alternatives in the Martín Peña Channel for families affected by Hurricane María.
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