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U.S. Official: Disaster Recovery Pace To Speed Up In Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The newly appointed U.S. official charged with overseeing disaster recovery in Puerto Rico said today that while the pace of federally funded projects to help hurricane and…

VI Free Press February 25, 2020

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Silver Airways Pilot Becomes First Female Captain to Fly ATR-600 Series in U.S.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, said it is proud to announce the history-making milestone appointment of Cindy Guay as the first female Captain to fly…

VI Free Press February 25, 2020

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OFFICIAL CORRUPTION: Puerto Rican Style … Education Secretary Lives In Luxury For $1.00 Per Month

SAN JUAN — A federal judge on Friday denied a request to move an upcoming corruption trial against former Puerto Rico Education Secretary Julia Keleher to the U.S. mainland. The…

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Human Services Chief Speaks About Youth Poverty At Federal Reserve Bank

NEW YORK — Department of Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez participated in an event and panel discussion hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Thursday titled: Youth Poverty…

VI Free Press February 16, 2020

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3 Employees Suspended In $4M Puerto Rico Online Scam

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s government said Friday that it suspended three employees as federal agents investigate an online scam that attempted to steal more than $4 million, an official…

VI Free Press February 15, 2020

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PRPD: Scam Targeted $4 Million From Puerto Rican Retirement System

SAN JUAN — An online scam that targeted Puerto Rican agencies attempted to steal more than $4 million, police said Thursday, deepening concerns about the management of local government finances…

VI Free Press February 13, 2020

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Colorado Tourist Run Over Twice By SUV In Puerto Rico Is Taken Off Life Support

SAN JUAN — Police in Puerto Rico said they are seeking clues to help solve the killing of a U.S. tourist who was thrown from an SUV and run over…

VI Free Press February 11, 2020

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Trump Appoints Coast Guard Rear Admiral As ‘Recovery Czar’ For Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — As Puerto Rico is struggling to recover from hurricanes and earthquakes, the White House confirmed this weekend that it is appointing U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Peter…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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FCC Preps $691M in Funding For New Networks in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communication Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau set up procedures for its investment of up to $691 million over the next 10 years to support the build out…

VI Free Press February 9, 2020

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Moderate 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico’s Southeastern Coast … Again

SAN JUAN — There's been another earthquake just off the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck around 9:45 a.m. today about 14 miles southeast of Guanica,…

VI Free Press February 4, 2020