First commander of Task Force USVI and Puerto Rico is appointed
July 27, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inaugurates the task force to oversee public infrastructure projects and taps Col. Charles L. Decker to lead it. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2605 Views
Major repaving underway in Puerto Rico’s metro area
July 12, 2023
Carolina and San Juan have invested millions to improve local road infrastructure. #NewsisimyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3659 Views
EPA requires PRASA to upgrade sewage infrastructure
July 11, 2023
The agreement will reduce sewage and wastewater pollution and protect public health across the island. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1971 Views
White House: Biden-Harris admin. steadfast in support of Puerto Rico’s recovery
July 4, 2023
Ahead of the election year, the administration reviews and pledges its support through investments and initiatives. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2450 Views
FEMA allocates $3M for coral reef restoration in San Juan Bay
June 20, 2023
Aims to mitigate climate change’s impact, protecting structures and preserving biodiversity. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3134 Views
USACE to solicit $5B contract for Puerto Rico power system stabilization
June 7, 2023
The multiple award task order contract aims to address electric grid needs after years of infrastructural challenges and natural disasters. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility4919 Views
FEMA obligates $8.1M+ to repair roads damaged by Hurricane Fiona
May 31, 2023
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides applicants with federal grants for permanent work through reimbursement. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1987 Views
Interamerican University gets $10M to assist in environmental justice funding
April 13, 2023
The institution will help communities access federal funds to address such issues as pollution, infrastructure challenges and energy costs. #NewsismyBusiness
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2304 Views
FEMA allocates $8.2M to rebuild sanitary pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
March 23, 2023
The project is 20% complete and the work is expected to be finished by the third quarter of this year.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1690 Views
Housing Dept. loaning up to $100M for infrastructure risk management projects
February 20, 2023
The application and program guidelines are available on the agency’s website.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2141 Views
Op-Ed: November is ‘Critical Infrastructure Month’
November 10, 2022
A failure in our critical infrastructure can have a devastating effect.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility1990 Views
Puerto Rico water utility announces $130M in new project bids
August 8, 2022
The projects will benefit thousands of families living in 19 towns.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility5002 Views
PRASA opens bidding cycle for $86M in infrastructure upgrade projects
June 6, 2022
The scheduled projects will benefit families in Toa Alta and Guánica.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3239 Views
PRASA to invest $51.5M in infrastructure projects in 9 towns
April 13, 2022
The projects will open for bids, the agency confirmed.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility2741 Views
San Juan to invest $210M over 36 months to revitalize infrastructure
December 14, 2021
San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero unveiled a lofty agenda to develop and revitalize the city’s infrastructure, investing $210 million over the next 36 months. The works will be developed through grants obtained from the Federal Transit Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), CDBG-DR funds under the City Revitalization program, as well as local funds, […]
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3077 Views
A Dow Jones/Factiva content provider since 2014
Subscribe to our Dollars & Sense podcast!
NIMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA