Sunday, November 8, 2020
Sunday, October 11, 2020
President Trump Announces 13 Billion dollars For Puerto Rico
The Trump administration announced that FEMA will award two of its largest grants ever, for infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico. The funds include $10 billion to rebuild the electrical grid and $2 billion for the Department of Education to repair schools across the island.
In addition, as previously mentioned, President Trump announced the plan to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to Puerto Rico. It has been reported that companies are currently already on the move to the island.
Here is President Trump's announcement:
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Puerto Rico May Become National Manufacturing Center
Puerto Rico may become a hub or national production center, of medical equipment and drugs. In an effort to bring manufacturing of drugs and medical equipment back to the United States, the federal government is offering incentives to companies in exchange of job creation and capital investment.
Puerto Rico could become the beneficiary of these incentives, since Puerto Rico has the capacity, labor, experience, and infrastructure. The coronavirus pandemic shows that the country needed to rebuild its national manufacturing capacity, especially in the medical industry.
On August, 20, 2020, key representatives from the Trump administration were in Puerto Rico to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to the United States.
On August, 31, 2020, the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, awarded an undefinitized contract action of $10,000,000 to Copan industries Inc. in Puerto Rico, to expand U.S. based industrial production capacity of flock tip swabs. This will help Copan Industries increase their production of swabs to 14.4 million swabs per month, by February 2021, to support domestic COVID-19 testing.
This may be just the beginning for Puerto Rico,, as a manufacturing center and much needed jobs.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Sunday, August 2, 2020
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Stricter Covid Testing At San Juan, Puerto Rico Airport
Puerto Rico will formally reopen for in-bound tourism on July15. The Governor, Wanda Vazquez Garced, will make taking test stricter for all travelers who come to the island, due to the increase in outbreaks of Covid -19. Travelers arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico will have to wear a mask and bring proof of a negative Covid -19 test carried out 72 hours before arriving to the island. Those that don't have the test results on hand, they will have to keep a mandatory 14 - day quarantine and perform a molecular test of the virus in a laboratory on the island. If the molecular test result is negative, then they may be released from quarantine. The National Guard will continue to conduct voluntary screening of passengers, so those who don't bring a negative Covid -19 test result may be tested. If the result of the test is negative, the person must still keep a 14-day quarantine.
A curfew in Puerto Rico is still in effect until July 22. The curfew is from 10:00PM - 5:00AM, except for emergencies. Face masks remain mandatory when in public and social distancing is enforced. Sunbathing, and other recreational activities on beaches are allowed, and spas, museums, and theaters are open. Restaurants are operating at 75% and casinos at 75%.
Puerto Rico confirmed cases of Corona Virus to date: 7,683 confirmed cases and 154 deaths.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Coronavirus In Puerto Rico
There are currently 15 deaths and 378 cases of coronavirus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The first cases of coronavirus in Puerto Rico, involved a local man, who had relatives who traveled off the island, and two tourists from northern Italy.
To avoid the spread of the virus, the island will not allow cruise ships or the ferry to the Dominican Republic to dock, and the public school system is close until further notice. In addition, a curfew has been put in place. The Governor of Puerto Rico ordered the closure of non-essential businesses which excludes: supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, banks, and those related to food distribution. The curfew is from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. through April 30.
Puerto Rico will require anyone arriving on the island to quarantine for 14 days either at home or in a hotel. It is not clear how that is going to be enforced.
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Sunday, March 8, 2020
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Devastating 6.4 Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico
A powerful earthquake hit Puerto Rico at 4:24 this morning, causing lots of damage to roads and property. The earthquake was centered in Guanica, but was felt all over the island.
A tsunami warning was issued and then cancelled. Power is out all over Puerto Rico. The Costa Sur power plant suffered structural damage and it is out of service for the time being.
A death in Ponce was reported due to the earthquake and damages throughout different municipalities: Guanica, Guayanilla, Yauco, Lares, Ponce, and Cabo Rojo. This is the strongest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico since 1918. The Governor of Puerto Rico issued an emergency declaration and electricity is expected to be restored tomorrow to some parts of the island.
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Sunday, January 5, 2020
The Lounge At San Juan International Airport
The Lounge at the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the place to go while traveling to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. The Lounge has 5,000-square-feet and include: sitting/meeting spaces, a dining area, an upscale bar, a quiet room with available charging stations, another room that provides a planetarium-like atmosphere, and a kids room complete with playthings and an xbox gaming console.
The Lounge is located in Terminal C and it is a modern haven that offers complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks, all-day snacks, and WI-FI. The Lounge is the perfect place to relax while waiting for a flight. The Lounge is part of the Global Lounge Network, and access is complimentary for Priority Pass and Diners Club cardholders, Star Alliance Gold members, and for first-class passengers on Avianca, Copa and United Airlines. Otherwise there is a fee per person.
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| The Lounge, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
