Starting this Thursday, the citizens who will receive their payment from Phase 3 of the federal incentive program of the $ 1,200, this being 10 working days after they filled out the application at the Department of the Treasury. The agency’s secretary, Francisco Parés, indicated in a radio interview (Notiuno), that this week they will … Read more
The Federal Department of Labor published its weekly report on unemployment amid the crisis caused by the coronavirus, which indicates that for the week of May 30, 7,139 new claims were received for unemployment in Puerto Rico. From March 16, 2020, when the quarantine began on the Island, until May 16, 2020, the number of … Read more
As authorized by Executive Order 2020-41, RVI Shopping Centers will reopen to the public this Monday, June 1, 2020. The company has a reopening plan with preventive and disinfection measures for its 12 shopping centers in Puerto Rico. She owns shopping centers in the continental United States and Puerto Rico managed by Site Centers Corp. … Read more
A measure of the president of the House of Representatives, Carlos Mendez, together with the representatives Victor Parés Otero and Antonio Soto Torres, seeks that, during the emergency caused by COVID-19, the users of the Nutritional Assistance Program (PAN) can use it in restaurants for the purchase of ready-made food. “This measure comes directly to … Read more
The International Union of Construction Workers of North America (LiUNA), denounced today that approximately half of the 50,000 construction workers of Puerto Rico have not been able to claim unemployment insurance because their employers do not pay it in accordance with the Law. “There are thousands of construction workers starving. 48% of the 50,000 construction … Read more
Washington Resident Commissioner Jennifer González clarified doubts about the eligibility of Puerto Rico residents for the federal incentive of $ 1,200 for the coronavirus emergency. “Once the Treasury approves next week, that money begins to be deposited,” said the official in an interview with Metro, about the incentive for individuals that will be done through … Read more
In appreciation and recognition to all medical personnel, first responders, and police, and the critical role they are playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens reported that it designated April 25 as the “Discounts Day for Heroes in the Front of Battle. “ The chain of pharmacies detailed in a written communication that it will offer … Read more
The price of oil has continued to drop in the markets, this after registering the lowest number in 30 years. The price of a barrel opened the day at about $ 10, however, during the day that number has continued to plummet and has reached less than a dollar. These prices have been observed so … Read more
The Department of the Treasury reported that the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned that residents of Puerto Rico should not fill out the application on the digital platform established for the United States, and could face penalties and surcharges in the future. “The #IRS confirmed that the residents of the Island who are receiving … Read more
The School Food Authority, also known as School Canteens and which is attached to the Department of Education (DE), donated 263,904 pounds of food to 80 non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico that serve people in need. The Secretary of Education, Eligio Hernández Pérez, explained this Monday that with this delivery of products there are more … Read more