All posts by Contributor

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  CFR: The Coronavirus Challenge for Puerto Rico

  The coronavirus is delivering yet another heavy blow to natural disaster–prone Puerto Rico, threatening to deepen the U.S. territory’s economic and social crisis.

  • Posted May 13, 2020
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  Providing pandemic rental assistance in Puerto Rico

  An analysis by the Center for a New Economy

  • Posted May 8, 2020
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  Curfew imposed on government contracting transparency as well

  Agencies have 15 days after curfew ends to submit contracts signed to Comptroller's Office

  • Posted May 7, 2020
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  Most vulnerable population will have to wait 3 more weeks for $1,200 stimulus check

  Puerto Rico Treasury secretary: IRS rejected recommendation to issue payments to retirees and Social Security beneficiaries directly

  • Posted May 5, 2020
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  CNE: SBA Emergency Loan Program Shortchanges Puerto Rico

  Anemic PPP, Lenders Largely Fail to Cover Covid-19-Battered Small Businesses; More Equitable Program Needed

  • Posted April 20, 2020
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  The 2020 Census in Puerto Rico

  Resident Commissioner: It Helps Determine How Congress Allocates Funding That Is so Important for Island's Economic Development

  • Posted April 7, 2020
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  Small Business Payroll-Loan Application Period Begins

  Loan to pay employees during COVID-19 crisis has 0.5% interest rate, 2-year maturity, but may be forgiven

  • Posted April 3, 2020
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  MOVE WITH THE SPEED OF TRUST

  'In this time of change, crisis, and uncertainty, the greatest asset and security any leader has is their credibility'

  • Posted March 30, 2020
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  Sectors and workers most vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19 in Puerto Rico

  Estimates from local economists point to a GDP drop between 2.6% and 5.2%

  • Posted March 30, 2020
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  COVID-19 Testing Doesn’t Prevent Infection: Puerto Rico Government’s Answer to a Question No One Asked

  Contact Tracing is Key to Managing Pandemic, WHO Director-General Says

  • Posted March 27, 2020