All posts by Caribbean Business

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  U.S. Congress passes $19.1 billion disaster relief bill for states, territories

  If enacted, would provide $1.5 billion and quicken $8.9 billion disbursement for Puerto Rico

  • Posted June 3, 2019
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  Democratic lawmakers urge FEMA to help rebuild Vieques, Puerto Rico hospital

  Say action needed immediately to make island-municipality's single medical care center operational

  • Posted May 15, 2019
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  Puerto Rico fiscal board to hold 16th public meeting Thursday

  To consider certification of commonwealth's fiscal plan

  • Posted May 6, 2019
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  Puerto Rico secretary of State pitches energy policy to Taiwanese companies

  While in Florida, delivers speech about investment opportunities in energy, tech and telecom sectors

  • Posted April 22, 2019
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  Puerto Rico CPA Society to hold gov’t accounting, auditing forum

  April 25 conference will focus on federal disaster recovery funds

  • Posted April 15, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Treasury: Net January revenue exceeded projections

  Over $23 million more than forecast in October's revised fiscal plan

  • Posted April 15, 2019
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  Puerto Rico retail, food distribution groups reject alleged shipping agreement

  Warn of potential transportation cost increases; lawmaker to introduce measure requiring probe, action by Ports Authority

  • Posted April 11, 2019
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  Puerto Rico Senate approves Dr. Eligio Hernández Pérez as acting Education secretary

  Acting Secretary Álamo had requested his nomination withdrawn; gov rejects allegations against his brother

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  Oprah donates $2 million to Flamboyán Arts Fund, Puerto Rico disaster relief

  Inspired by Lin-Manuel Miranda's commitment to the island, will provide $1 million to both efforts 

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  Puerto Rico gov says island will end coal-based power generation next year

  Rosselló: We are committed to transitioning from fossil fuels as early as possible

  • Posted April 8, 2019