Pattern Energy: No damage to Santa Isabel wind farm
November 10, 2017
Pattern Energy Group Inc. confirmed Thursday its Santa Isabel wind farm sustained no material damage from Hurricane María, but the reconnection date for the renewable energy project is still undefined.
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Red Cross receives $300K donation from Glaxo PR
November 10, 2017
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the American Red Cross announced it has received a $300,000 donation from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to support its relief and recovery efforts directed to those impacted by hurricane María in Puerto Rico.
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NGO’s work together to provide water to communities
November 10, 2017
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are supporting more than 89,000 total residents in 237 communities all across Puerto Rico that rely on water sources from pumps and wells for their drinking water, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.
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NYU to take 50 students from PR for spring semester
November 9, 2017
NYU President Andrew Hamilton announced that the college would admit a special cohort of undergraduate students currently enrolled in Puerto Rican colleges whose education was disrupted by the hurricanes that hit the island in September.
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Gov. gives small businesses 5-week sales tax hiatus
November 9, 2017
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló signed several executive orders to boost the economy, including one that exempts small and medium enterprises from collecting Sales and Use Tax on the sale and purchase of inventory.
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PIA: Most PR pharmas energized, restarting production
November 9, 2017
Puerto Rico’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector took a major hit from Hurricanes Irma and María in September, but are in recovery mode and back in production to ensure continuity in the availability of medications in Puerto Rico and globally, Jaime Palacios, president of the Pharmaceutical Industry Association said Wednesday.
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PREPA chief: 3K extra staff to join power system rebuild
November 9, 2017
Some 3,000 electrical workers from the U.S. mainland — with the required equipment and tools — will join Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority crews to continue the task of restoring the island’s power grid, the corporation’s Executive Director Ricardo Ramos said.
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DIRECTV delivers educational entertainment to children
November 9, 2017
With the goal of offering children in communities affected by María some fun that also serves to practice school subjects that have been suspended, DIRECTV Puerto Rico developed a special project aimed at this population, called “Escuelas+”
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Animus sets new date for 3rd edition, now on Dec. 1
November 9, 2017
Animus, the women empowerment summit dedicated to the professional, personal and entrepreneurial development of women, announced a new date for its annual summit and launched the “Animus Rebuild” initiative.
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Wash. Redskins’ Norman launches kid-centric campaign
November 9, 2017
Josh Norman and his Starz 24 foundation, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, are spearheading a campaign to benefit the thousands of youth impacted by Hurricane María in Puerto Rico.
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Caribbean Produce Exchange, Red Cross join to feed PR
November 9, 2017
The American Red Cross, Puerto Rico Chapter and food distributor Caribbean Produce Exchange (CPE) have partnered to distribute food and water to communities throughout the island.
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At AEI panel, economists debate PR’s post-María future
November 8, 2017
Seven weeks after Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico, most of its 3.4 million inhabitants still don’t have electricity. And the island’s deeply indebted economy — already in crisis before the storm — is in worse shape than ever, warned a panel of economists meeting Tuesday afternoon in Washington.
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FCC chair: PR telco’s will need more money to rebuild
November 8, 2017
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai wrapped up a two-day visit to Puerto Rico on Monday, where he met with government and industry officials to see and hear about the status of recovery efforts following Hurricane María.
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Storms deal $10.8M net loss to First BanCorp. in 3Q17
November 8, 2017
First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, reported a net loss of $10.8 million for the third quarter of 2017 compared to net income of $24.1 million for the third quarter of 2016.
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Podemos PR fund grows to $25M+ through matching
November 8, 2017
The fund is currently at more than $25 million, the Bravo Family Foundation confirmed.
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