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May 04 2016
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As Puerto Rico Defaults, Eyes Turn to Washington
Puerto Rico’s default on most of a $422 million debt payment on Monday puts the spotlight back on Washington to enact a rescue package for the island, and congressional aides said a revised bill would be introduced next week.
On Monday, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew renewed his call on Congress to act swiftly, warning in a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan that without a legal
New York Times (News)Jun 29 2015
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Jeb Bush Supports Chapter 9 for Puerto Rico
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has said that he supports Puerto Rico filing for bankruptcy, in the face of the massive debt the Caribbean island is facing.
When Bush visited Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. territory, on a campaign stop in April, he told a crowd that the public agencies in Puerto Rico should be able to seek bankruptcy under Chapter 9, according to the Puerto Rico Report.
Newsmax (News)Aug 01 2015
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Puerto Rico To Default After Missing Payment
Puerto Rico will miss a payment on debt due Aug. 1, the governor's chief of staff said on Friday, an event that will be considered a default by investors as the commonwealth lurches towards what could be one of the largest U.S. municipal debt restructurings in history.
The island faces a number of debt payments that day but had signaled in recent weeks that it may miss the $58 million
HuffPostMay 09 2023
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Woman accused of killing 2 NYU students in Puerto Rico detained by police
The woman accused of fatally shooting two NYU students in Puerto Rico on Saturday has been detained, officials said. Officials identified the two students as Franco Medina, 29, and Sergio Palomino Ruiz, 28. They were in Puerto Rico to celebrate a friend's birthday, according to ABC News New York station WABC. The female suspect, seen in video released by police, is expected to appear in court
ABC News (Online)Nov 16 2023
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Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal with Texas company to build a marina for mega yachts
Puerto Rico’s government has signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the island's capital SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico’s government on Thursday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the capital of the U.S. territory. Currently, two docks in San Juan are
ABC News (Online)Nov 16 2023
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Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal with Texas company to build a marina for mega yachts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government on Thursday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the capital of the U.S. territory. Currently, two docks in San Juan are available to yachts and mega yachts, but there is limited space and basic services are not offered, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. The new marina to be built by
The Seattle TimesNov 16 2023
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Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal with Texas company to build a marina for mega yachts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s government on Thursday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the capital of the U.S. territory. Currently, two docks in San Juan are available to yachts and mega yachts, but there is limited space and basic services are not offered, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. The new marina to be built by Safe
Washington PostNov 16 2023
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Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal with Texas company to build a marina for mega yachts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s government on Thursday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the capital of the U.S. territory. Currently, two docks in San Juan are available to yachts and mega yachts, but there is limited space and basic services are not offered, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. The new marina to be built by Safe
NewsdayNov 16 2023
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Puerto Rico signs multimillion-dollar deal with Texas company to build a marina for mega yachts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government on Thursday signed a multimillion-dollar contract with a Texas-based company to build a marina for mega yachts in the capital of the U.S. territory. Currently, two docks in San Juan are available to yachts and mega yachts, but there is limited space and basic services are not offered, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said. The new marina to be built by
WTOPNov 16 2023
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Avelo Airlines flying from New Haven to Puerto Rico; base fares start at $99
Avelo Airlines flying from New Haven to Puerto Rico; base fares start at $99
Avelo Airlines is now officially flying from New Haven to Puerto Rico.
The new route will go from Tweed-New Haven Airport to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan.
Base fares start at $99, and the flights will be offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
News 12 Connecticut