Sacred Heart Univ. gets $40K contribution from AT&T
June 28, 2016
Sacred Heart University announced it has received a $40,000 contribution from AT&T to support 39 undergraduate scholarships.
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Economists: Several aspects of PROMESA illegal, harmful
June 27, 2016
Members of the Puerto Rico Economists Association believe there are several aspects of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act that are unconstitutional, saying the disruption they could bring to the island are “incalculable.”
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New Board of Directors named at 2 local organizations
June 27, 2016
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation and Association of Insurance Companies of Puerto Rico recently appointed new directors for its respective boards of directors.
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Toyota Foundation backs big ideas to help environment
June 27, 2016
For the 19th consecutive year, Toyota Foundation is accepting applications for its “Environmental Donations Program,” which provides funding to nonprofit entities that submit proposals aimed at environmental conservation.
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Lobbying for, against PROMESA heats up in U.S. Senate
June 24, 2016
Lobbying efforts both for and against the approval of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) bill at the Senate gained steam in Washington Thursday, with public- and private-sector representatives making their case with U.S. Senators.
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WOSO founder Augie Cavallaro, II, dies at 85
June 24, 2016
Augustine "Augie" L. Cavallaro II, founder of WOSO Radio in San Juan, died on June 11, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida after a long battle with cancer. He was 85.
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USDA has $52M for new Rural Energy Savings Program
June 24, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the new Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) program that that will help rural residents conserve energy and save money on their utility bills.
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Water rate hike looms as lawmakers clash on PRASA bill
June 23, 2016
A yet undefined increase on water rates for residential and commercial customers could come as early as mid-July, if lawmakers are unable to move a bill authorizing financing mechanisms for the cash-strapped Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, agency officials said Wednesday.
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Public health program kicks off to respond to fiscal crisis
June 23, 2016
This week marked the start of the “Advancing Public Health Leadership in Times of Crisis Program,” which will be conducted through the summer to equip public health leaders with tools respond to Puerto Rico’s on-going fiscal, economic and social crisis, organizers said.
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CBP inaugurates new $10M Aguadilla aircraft facilities
June 23, 2016
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations inaugurated Wednesday its new $10 million aircraft hangar and support facilities at the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla.
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WorldNet Signs with Blue Coat Inc. for cloud security
June 23, 2016
Blue Coat Systems Inc., a provider of advanced web security solutions for global enterprises and governments, announced Wednesday it has signed an agreement with telecommunications provider WorldNet to offer customized cloud security service to the island’s business sector.
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Builders Assoc., Guayacán join to establish scholarship
June 23, 2016
The Puerto Rico Builders Association and Grupo Guayacán Inc. recently joined forces to establish a scholarship program for the trade group’s members through the Guayacán Fellowships Program.
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P.R. gov’t, creditor talks break off despite trading offers
June 22, 2016
Following the Puerto Rico government’s confirmation Tuesday that negotiations with Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (known as COFINA) and General Obligation bondholders had broken off, both creditor groups went public to defend their positions on the ongoing talks.
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P.R. picked for MIT-backed social programs initiative
June 22, 2016
The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) North America, a research center at MIT, announced Tuesday that Puerto Rico is among five state and local governments that have been selected to participate in the J-PAL State and Local Innovation Initiative.
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700K+ children, youth live in high-poverty areas in P.R.
June 22, 2016
Children and youth in Puerto Rico continue to live in families facing enormous economic challenges, with some 84 percent residing in areas of extreme poverty and the parents of more than half lacking full-time, year-round employment.
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