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 […]
The Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster announced that its decision to postpone the 7th edition of the CIO & IT Leadership Conference, which was slated for May 8 in San Juan. The PRITC’s board co-chairs, Antonio Sosa-Pascual and Juan Carlos Chipi said the organization is working on a new date to hold the event, considered […]
As part of its commitment to the island and the business sector, WorldNet Telecommunications Inc. has launched the “Remote Work Package” so that companies can have business continuity in times of crisis. Employees are able to work remotely without affecting the company’s productivity and services, WorldNet executives said. “In these difficult times we’re facing globally, […]
The Federal Aviation Administration approved Gov. Wanda Vázquez’s request to redirect air traffic on the island to control the entry of possible carriers of the coronavirus COVID-19 to Puerto Rico. “We’re grateful that the FAA has granted our request. This is historic as we are the first jurisdiction to receive tools from the federal air […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it has granted Gov. Wanda Vázquez’s request to help businesses on the island affected by the global emergency related to COVID-19. On Mar. 18, Vázquez asked the SBA for resources under the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program for businesses in Puerto Rico under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Assistance […]
Puerto Rico Obstetrics and Gynecology (PROGyn) and the Puerto Rico Health Department launched the first registry of pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus throughout the United States and its jurisdictions, Nabal Bracero, president of the private nonprofit said. The registry is the products of Administrative Order 426, signed by Interim Health Secretary Concepción […]
In support of government efforts to protect the health of Puerto Rico’s residents, Ron del Barrilito launched a campaign thanking tourists for postponing their trip to Puerto Rico, but not before rewarding them by offering a “Rum Check” to stimulate and encourage their return. “Peoples’ health and safety go above and beyond any company or […]
The Department of Public Safety has invested $2 million to buy 500,000 N95 and KN95 masks that will be delivered this week to first responders working in the emergency situation caused by COVID-19, agency Secretary Pedro Janer-Román said. “At the Department of Public Safety we’re aware of the need for our personnel — police, paramedics […]
The lockdown and 24/7 curfew ordered by Gov. Wanda Vázquez through Mar. 30 has led to an increased dependence on food delivery services, so as part of its mission to promote the support of local products, BrandsOfPuertoRico.com has teamed up with Dame un Bite to accept orders. “Collaborating with Brands Of Puerto Rico is a […]
In a prepared message and flanked by Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico officials, Gov. Wanda Vázquez unveiled a sweeping incentives package to help individuals and small businesses handle the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown, now entering its second week. While 134,200 central government employees will continue to receive their paychecks, private-sector workers, […]
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced that in light of the health crisis unleashed by the coronavirus (COVID-19), it will a motion in court to adjourn consideration of the proposed Plan of Adjustment’s disclosure hearing until further notice. Less than a month ago, the Oversight Board presented a proposed Plan of […]
Aerostar Airport Holdings, the company that operates the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, has invested $125,000 to implement thermographic technology to track temperature to 100% of passengers entering the island through domestic and international flights. As this media outlet reported last week, there are 11 cameras installed throughout the airport’s terminals. The investment covers both […]
Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) Executive Director Omar J. Marrero said the term to apply for the AAFAF Summer Internship, which opened on Jan. 28, 2020, and has been extended through April 30, 2020, due to the mandatory temporary closing of nonessential government operations and private businesses to control the risk […]
During Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) pays tribute to women-owned businesses throughout the nation and reiterates its commitment to expand opportunities and alternatives to strengthen small businesses led by female entrepreneurs. Women-owned businesses continue to grow at an increasingly fast rate. To help support women in their business endeavors, the SBA […]
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