Published On: February 9th, 2024U.S. DOT awards EV grants of $51.4 million The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Thursday new grants to enable the Island to install electric vehicle charging ports along major corridors. The $51.4 million in awards, made possible by the Bipartisan
Published On: February 9th, 2024Island birth rate plummets in 2023 The number of births in Puerto Rico dropped dramatically in 2023 falling to their lowest levels since record-keeping began in 1888. Only 17,772 births were registered during the year compared to 19,163 births in 2022,
Published On: February 9th, 2024FEMA allocates another $5.7 million for recreational, natural areas The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the allocation of $5.7 million to repair recreational and natural areas that were damaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017. These repairs are expected to support preservation,
Published On: February 9th, 2024Puerto Rico health system in danger of collapse Health services across Puerto Rico have been deteriorating since the 2017 hurricane season, leading to a historic surge of deaths in 2022. With a population estimated at 3.3 million, 35,400 residents died last
