FEMA awards $14M to Mennonite Health System for hospital repairs
March 4, 2024
The Mennonite Health System was founded in 1944 in Aibonito. #NewsismyBusiness
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GAO: Progress made on Puerto Rico disaster recovery, but challenges remain
February 14, 2024
The report also confirms that certain permanent recovery work projects face challenges due to increased costs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Sembrando Sentido launches new initiative to track federal funding in Puerto Rico
January 23, 2024
The initiative hopes to set a national standard for transparent and equitable funds distribution. #NewsismyBusiness
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$331K in FEMA funds repair Puerto Rico community aqueducts
January 12, 2024
The federal funds were allocated for repairs and recovery from Hurricane María damage. #NewsIsMyBusiness
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Fed report: Irma and Maria had modest, short-term impact on local banks’ performance
December 28, 2023
The Fed compared banks based in Puerto Rico with a control group of U.S. banks on the mainland to better understand how extreme weather disasters affect bank stability and their ability to lend. #NewsismyBusiness
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Coalition blasts local, federal gov’t agencies for lag in disbursements
December 22, 2023
During the news conference, the Coalition stated that as the clock ticks and resources are not used, the money FEMA and other federal agencies obligated is at risk. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA Rural Development awards $125.1M to 5 Puerto Rico towns to repair landfills
December 21, 2023
Cabo Rojo, Guayama, Jayuya, Juncos and Lajas will receive funding. #NewsismyBusiness
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Univ. of Illinois, Puerto Rican nonprofit partner for disaster resilience
December 20, 2023
Study explores academic-NGO collaboration for community recovery. #NewsismyBusiness
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Municipality of San Juan sues Exxon Mobil, others for role in climate change
December 18, 2023
The municipality is seeking punitive and compensatory damages in excess of $75,000 from all defendants, “jointly and severally,” it stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA grants $40M to PRASA for infrastructure repairs
November 28, 2023
The funds are to improve water management and services after Hurricane Maria’s impact. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA provides $43.5M for storm-damaged health center in Vieques, Puerto Rico
November 16, 2023
The reconstruction of the Susana Centeno Center has begun after 2017’s Hurricane Maria. #NewsismyBusiness
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FCC lays out requirements to test Puerto Rico/USVI wireless services, speeds
November 3, 2023
Among other requirements, telecom companies must demonstrate that their networks provide the required high-speed transmission rates. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA grants more than $39M to repair medical facilities in Puerto Rico
October 6, 2023
The funds will go toward Ryder Memorial Hospital in Humacao and an affiliated CDT in San Lorenzo. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA: 86% of Puerto Rico projects include hazard mitigation measures
September 25, 2023
The agency has committed more than $31 billion to reinforce infrastructure and prepare for future disasters. #NewsismyBusiness
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Pre18 announces 6th application round
September 19, 2023
Parallel18's program seeks innovative Puerto Rican firms for global scaling and offers $25,000 grants. #NewsismyBusiness
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