$110M Culebrinas Filtration Plant improvement project begins
December 6, 2024
The project doubles water capacity for 20,000 people in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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USACE recommends $252M coastal storm risk management plan for Puerto Rico
August 1, 2024
Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon’s endorsement advances the plan for congressional approval. #NewsismyBusiness
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USACE unveils $252M plan to manage coastal storm risk in Ocean Park, Rincón
June 25, 2024
In Rincón, USACE proposes buying about 70 “vulnerable structures” along the coastline, including a portion of Villa Cofresí, to complete the project. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA assigns close to $1M to repair entertainment facilities
June 17, 2024
The funding will help repair damage by Hurricane María to the Arroyo Surfing Park, Rincón Skatepark and Barceloneta Bowling Center. #NewsismyBusiness
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Amps International hosts entrepreneurship retreat for youth in Puerto Rico
June 4, 2024
With U.S. Department of Agriculture support, it focused on conservation business ideas. #NewsismyBusiness
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Surfrider Foundation finds ‘consistently high’ bacteria levels in certain Puerto Rico beaches
May 23, 2024
Crashboat Beach in Aguadilla has a 26% high bacteria rate, the nonprofit stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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FEMA funds repair of Puerto Rico sports facilities
December 19, 2023
Skateboarding and soccer venues receive multimillion-dollar support. #NewsismyBusiness
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Owners of Red Flamboyán open $500K hotel in Rincón
June 12, 2023
The Puerto Rican family, headed by Juan González, confirmed the new addition will be officially inaugurated on June 19. #NewsismyBusiness
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EPA orders co.’s to comply with Clean Water Act to restore wetlands in Rincón
March 23, 2023
The agency stated that Karimar Construction discharged fill material into wetlands on Calrincón’s property without the required Clean Water Act permit.
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EPA orders co.s to comply with Clean Water Act at construction project in Rincón
August 26, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has taken an enforcement action against two companies, Aurora’s Dream LLC and Bellagio LLC, for stormwater discharge violations of regulations and a permit that serve to reduce pollution from construction runoff. “It is imperative that developers get stormwater permit coverage for construction projects and implement erosion and […]
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Op-Ed: Ban the Bag! Law 247 compliance to begin soon
October 13, 2016
People find plastic bags to be convenient to carry their groceries. On the other hand, they are an inexpensive service stores and businesses provide to customers.
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Popular grants $2.5M for eco-friendly medical facility in Rincón
April 30, 2013
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico recently approved $2.5 million in financing to Rincón Health Center Inc. for the construction of the Costa Salud community health center in the western municipality of Rincón.
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