International Hospitality Enterprises confirmed the temporary lay-off of “a great part of its team,” estimated at about 1,600 people. IHE President José M. Suárez said, “In the face of the global crisis caused by the coronavirus, and the economic impact and uncertainty that it generates for the tourism and hospitality industry in Puerto Rico, we […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it has assigned another $18.7 million in funds to continue recovery efforts throughout Puerto Rico, including $832,978 to make repairs at the governor’s mansion. La Fortaleza, as the historic structure is known, will get repairs to the roof, second floor, human resource and finance offices in the Yellow Palace/Real […]
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced that the application process — online or by phone — for the Small Business Financing program, which will offer grants and loans to assist micro and small businesses in their recovery after Hurricanes Irma and María, begins today. In its initial recovery subsidy phase, SBF will grant up to […]