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Gobernadora Vázquez Garced anuncia que MMM dona al pueblo de Puerto Rico más de 10,000 pruebas rápidas de COVID-19
(28 de abril de 2020 - La Fortaleza, San Juan) - La gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced agradeció hoy la donación de 10,000 pruebas rápidas por parte de la aseguradora MMM Healthcare, como respuesta a la necesidad actual de tener más pruebas disponibles para detectar el coronavirus COVID-19.
Las 10,000 pruebas, que ya están en la isla, fueron gestionadas por MMM y se estarán distribuyendo a través del Departamento de Salud.
"En momentos de una emergencia de salud sin precedente, la unión entre los diferentes sectores, el gobierno y la empresa privada, son vitales para levantar la ayuda necesaria para el pueblo de Puerto Rico. La respuesta de MMM demuestra su compromiso genuino con el servicio y con la salud de un pueblo", expresó Vázquez Garced.
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Continuamos trabajando para lograr el desembolso de ayudas ante la emergencia que confrontamos. El pasado viernes, 24 de abril de 2020 logramos la firma del Presidente Trump en el nuevo proyecto aprobado en la Cámara y Senado federal que asigna más fondos para Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico, específicamente para las ayudas a los pequeños y medianos negocios.
En este boletín te incluyo las guías de SBA, las asignaciones recientes de fondos y otras gestiones que hemos realizado.
Debemos de seguir manteniendo la calma y tomando las medidas preventivas para poder superar esta crisis.
Jenniffer González anuncia el desembolso de fondos federales asignados bajo el CARES Act para Puerto Rico
La isla continúa recibiendo asignaciones de fondos federales bajo la Ley CARES (Ley Pública 116-136) para ayudar a diversos sectores en relación con el COVID-19, algunas de estas son:
- $349 millones para educación elemental y secundaria en Puerto Rico Leer más
- $56.7 millones para vivienda y aeropuertos Leer más
 Aboga por protección, seguro y beneficios para nuestros policías
La comisionada residente urgió a la gobernadora Wanda Vázquez a solicitar toda la ayuda federal ya disponible para la protección de los policías y personal de primera ayuda.
 Reclamo para abrir los comedores escolares para que ningún niño se quede sin comer
Ante la devastadora situación que muchos niños y familias puertorriqueñas atraviesan en la Isla por falta de comida, la comisionada residente hizo un llamado de urgencia al gobierno de Puerto Rico para que reconsidere su determinación de tener los comedores escolares cerrados.
La legislación federal autorizó a los estados tener los comedores escolares abiertos tomando en consideración las medidas de salud y seguridad para proteger a nuestros empleados de los comedores escolares.
Comisionada pide trato igual para Puerto Rico ante la Reserva Federal
El pasado 14 de abril de 2020 la comisionada envió una misiva a la Reserva Federal y al Tesoro urgiéndoles en corregir el lenguaje que actualmente se utiliza para hacer referencia a quienes les aplica el Municipal Liquidity Facility de la Ley CARES, para asegurar el acceso de Puerto Rico.
Además hizo saber que le pedirá al Comité de Finanzas que haga cualquier clarificación, al respecto, de ser necesario.
Carta enviada al Tesoro | Carta enviada a la Reserva Federal
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
News Media Contact:
Office of Public Affairs, 202-482-4883
Today's GDP numbers are weak, but in line with expectations as a result of the COVID-19-driven disruptions to daily lives at home and around the globe that have rocked global markets and supply chains. We continue to have the most resilient economy in the world, driven by innovative and hardworking Americans who have shown that they are willing to make the needed sacrifices to defeat this invisible enemy.
The President has taken bold action to leverage the expertise and resources of the entire Nation in this fight. Congress has confronted the seriousness of this challenge with trillions of dollars in relief funding for those impacted by the virus, establishing a firm footing for a swift and strong American comeback. When this chapter ends, America will be both stronger and healthier than ever because of the President's decisive and timely actions.
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $13 Million to
Build Disaster Resilient Business Incubator in Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $13 million grant to the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce to establish a disaster resilient research and business facility to support high-growth businesses focused on the health and medical tourism industries. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $2,350,000 in local funds and is expected to create 30 jobs.
"President Trump is working every day to empower our nation's entrepreneurs so they can innovate, thrive and create new jobs for Americans," said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. "The University of Puerto Rico's Smart Hub in Ponce will advance business growth in the health and medical industries and provide disaster resilient infrastructure to protect businesses against future severe weather events and utility disruptions."
[Access the complete Press Release]
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28 de abril de 2020
Comunicado de Prensa
Junta de Supervisión presenta plan para que los municipios puedan repagar los beneficios de retiro de empleados municipales
Se pagarán $66 millones con los ingresos de la Lotería y otros ingresos no presupuestados; el CRIM tendrá acceso a un servicio de liquidez de hasta $148 millones para compensar por las recaudaciones del impuesto de la propiedad aplazadas
(San Juan, PR - 28 de abril de 2020) - La Junta de Supervisión y Administración Financiera para
Puerto Rico presentó hoy ante el Centro de Recaudaciones de Impuestos Municipales (CRIM), los
municipios de Puerto Rico y el Gobierno de Puerto Rico un plan para que los municipios puedan
devolver al Gobierno el dinero correspondiente a los beneficios de retiro pagados a los pensionados
municipales.
La anulación de la Ley 29-2019 de Puerto Rico por el Tribunal de Distrito federal de Puerto Rico el
15 de abril restituye la obligación de los municipios de cubrir las pensiones PayGo y los pagos del
seguro médico para sus empleados retirados.
Junta pide entregar los $1,200 antes de aprobar los $500 para contribuyentes
La directora ejecutiva de la Junta de Control Fiscal (JCF), Natalie Jaresko pidió al Gobierno que entreguen los fondos federales, antes de otorgar los 500 dólares adicionales a los empleados del sector privado y a los pensionados.
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Sr. Luis A. Alvarado, Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio del Sur
se dirige a los empresarios del Sur
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Con la pandemia de COVID-19 la economía ha caído en picada. Mucha gente ha sido despedida, licenciada temporalmente o está trabajando menos horas. Y mientras bajan los salarios, sube la pila de facturas.
Según Lidiar con las deudas puede ser difícil - especialmente cuando tienes por delante más meses que dinero. A continuación, te damos algunas ideas sobre cómo manejar tus deudas y comenzar a recuperar tu estabilidad financiera.
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«A principios de esta semana, la Casa Blanca emitió directrices sobre la Reapertura de los EE. UU. Estamos evaluando esta información en relación con nuestra agencia y continuamos monitoreando de cerca la situación del COVID-19 a través de la nación. En cumplimiento del deber del Seguro Social, cuando volvamos a abrir las oficinas al público, proveeremos un ambiente seguro tanto para las personas que servimos, como para nuestros empleados.
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FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
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The Essential Qualities of Great Leaders are Compassion and Honesty
This past week, during one of the White House press briefings on the Covid-19 epidemic, President Trump wondered whether light and disinfectants could be used inside the human body to cure the disease.
"Supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way," the president said. "Then I see the disinfectant knocks it out in a minute, one minute. Is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?"
The remarks caused furor to erupt on social media over concern about the gravity of such remarks being made at the White House. State emergency and poison control hotlines saw spikes in the number of calls. The makers of Clorox and other major disinfectant manufacturers issued statements. RB, which makes Lysol and Dettol, reportedly said that "under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body."
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Keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive.
Developments That Matter
Uniform Guidance-Not Strict Regulations-Will Help Get the Economy
Back to Health
When it comes to reopening America's economy there is no precedent or guidebook, but that hasn't stopped some, including in Congress, from advocating that we should start by writing a regulatory rulebook to be enforced by bureaucrats.
One can imagine inspectors with tape measurers determining whether desks are three inches too close (And where do you measure from by the way: the edge of the desk or the chair?).
America's employers are responding to this crisis as they normally do by finding innovative ways to protect and serve their employees and customers. A one-size-fits-all regulatory approach will keep them from implementing solutions that best fit their unique workplace. And that is the last thing they need.
They could also do without a patchwork of differing guidance from federal, state, and local officials covering everything from face mask requirements to minimum distancing requirements, to staggered work times, to health surveillance.
Businesses should reopen based on local conditions, but as much as possible public health guidance around best practices shouldn't vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. As one national employer told us last week, they are currently tracking over 2,000 jurisdictions, many with small twists on workplace guidance. This doesn't improve public health, instill confidence, or assist in the reopening.
That is why today, the Chamber sent a letter in partnership with the Council of State Chambers to the President, governors, mayors and county officials asking for guidance over regulations, and to the maximum extent, practicable uniformity in guidance.
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Chamber's Bradley Discusses Business Reopening Issues
Following up on the letter sent to national, state, and local leaders urging consistent rules for reopening the economy, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, appeared on CNN to talk about issues facing businesses.
One headwind is governments imposing strict rules instead of guidelines.
"Employers want to do the right thing, protect their employees and customers, but every workplace is different," said Bradley. "The idea that we'll have tape measurers and rule books from Washington telling people exactly how to do this isn't realistic."
Another issue is legal liability.
Asked if businesses are concerned, Bradley said, "The fear is that small businesses will do all of the right things that the public health officials tell them to do, and then someone gets sick and contracts COVID-19 and sues the employer, and the employer is left trying to explain all of the right things that they did to follow the public health guidance."
"We're trying to protect businesses who are doing the right thing," he added.
Restricting Dividends is Bad Policy
The CARES Act provides much-needed loans and loan guarantees to businesses, but before they can accept anything, they must consider the corporate governance issues associated with accepting such help. Under requirements in the Federal Reserve's lending programs, any business accepting loans to remain open and operational must agree to restrictions on dividends, among other things.
--Tom Quaadman, Executive Vice President, U.S. Chamber Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
Congress Must Protect Americans' Health Coverage
A coalition of 30 organizations led by the U.S. Chamber, the American Hospital Association, and America's Health Insurance Plans sent a letter asking Congress to protect Americans' health coverage.
"As Americans continue to be impacted by the severity of the COVID-19 crisis, the possibility of losing their health coverage should not have to be a concern," said Neil Bradley, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer. "There are many items that we'd like to see Congress focus on in future legislation and maintaining health benefits and increasing coverage options need to be top priorities in order to continue supporting individuals, families, and employers."
The coalition urges Congress to pass legislation that:
- Provides employers with temporary subsidies to preserve current health benefits.
- Covers the cost of coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
- Expands use of Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
- Opens a Special Enrollment Period for health insurance marketplaces.
- Increases eligibility and federal financial assistance subsidies to buy coverage in the health insurance marketplaces.
Swift actions are needed to ensure continuity of coverage and the stability of our health care system as we continue to fight the coronavirus and reopen our economy.
Resources to help keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive:
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Joint Statement by Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and Administrator Jovita Carranza on the Review Procedure for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
WASHINGTON - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP):
"The Paycheck Protection Program is providing critical support to millions of small businesses and tens of millions of hardworking Americans.
"We have noted the large number of companies that have appropriately reevaluated their need for PPP loans and promptly repaid loan funds in response to SBA guidance reminding all borrowers of an important certification required to obtain a PPP loan. To further ensure PPP loans are limited to eligible borrowers, the SBA has decided, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, that it will review all loans in excess of $2 million, in addition to other loans as appropriate, following the lender's submission of the borrower's loan forgiveness application. Regulatory guidance implementing this procedure will be forthcoming. "We remain fully committed to ensuring that America's workers and small businesses get the resources they need to get through this challenging time."
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Webinar:
COVID-19 federal and local legislation
applicable to Acts 20/22/60 Community
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The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce - Acts 20/22/60 Special Committee and
Kevane Grant Thornton invite you to participate of this webinar.
Today, most businesses no matter their size, industry or sector, have been affected by
COVID 19. Being there no rule book for what's happening, it is of utmost importance to
engage with your advisors to face the challenges your business is experiencing. As this
situation continues to change every day, we want you to stay alert, agile and moving
forward.
During this webinar we will discuss relevant provisions of the federal laws approved regarding the COVID-19 crisis: the First Family Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). We will also review related legislation and communications issued by the Puerto Rico government. Our discussion will be focused on applicable tax implications for Puerto Rico businesses. This webinar's presentation and material will be in English.
In this webinar we will discuss the following tax related topics:
* First Family Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA)
* Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)
* Puerto Rico response
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Speakers:
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María de los Angeles Rivera, CPA
Tax Partner | IBC Director
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Francisco Luis, CPA, Esq.
Tax Partner
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Thursday, April 30 2020 | Start time 2:00 pm (EST) | Register HERE
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El webinar se llevará a cabo el próximo
viernes, 1 de mayo a las 10:00 a.m.
por la plataforma de teleconferencias, Zoom.
Todos los participantes recibirán el acceso al evento una vez completen el registro.
Espacios limitados.
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te invita al webcast: Impacto económico del COVID-19.
Viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020
Vía ZOOM
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 m.d.
Costo:
$30 socios | $40 no socios
El registro será hasta las 8:30 a.m. del viernes, 1 de mayo.
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¡LIBRE DE COSTO!
ID de reunión: 979 4339 3106
Contraseña: 396031
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JOIN US IN Microsoft Teams
Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 6:30pm
Abiel Roche-Lima, PhD will host a webinar on Artificial Intelligence Applied to Biomedical Science: in the time of COVID-19.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science, which considers building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. One branch of AI is Machine Learning (ML), which refers to analytical algorithms that iteratively learn from data, allowing computers to find hidden insights without being explicitly programmed to do so. Biomedical Informatics (BI) is the application of information technologies to the context of biomedicine.
In this seminar, we introduce the main concepts related to AI, ML and BI. Then, we discuss in more details machine learning and deep learning approaches, and their application to integrate and interpret complex biomedical and healthcare data.
We present some existing examples utilizing ML to biomedical science for diagnosis and treatment recommendations, including applications from our research. Finally, we examine the existing applications and potential applications of AI and ML in the context of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
The webinar will be in Spanish and English.
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 VOCES Serie educativa de salud para PYMES
Recuerden que todas las semanas liberamos al menos un tema nuevo. Una vez liberados los temas continúan en la página con todos sus materiales: entrevistas con expertos, videos explicativos, presentaciones, afiches educativos, etc.
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Finca Familiar Renacer:
Entrega de verduras en Cayey, Caguas y área Metro.
Para más información:
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Finca el Reverdecer
Entrega en puntos de encuentro de lechuga, kale, cilantro, verduras y otros en el área de Ponce.
FB o 787-624-9237
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Agroempresarias de
Puerto Rico
Puedes obtener información de diversas fincas y productos agrícolas. FB
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Cantellops Martínez
Entrega de pescado fresco en el área de Vega Baja, Manatí, Barceloneta y Dorado. Puedes escoger entre dorado, chillo y camarones. Para ordenar envía mensaje al
939-451-0269.
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Vaca Negra
Quesos añejados en Puerto Rico y yogures artesanales a base de leche en su forma natural e integra. Entregas en puntos de encuentro en San Juan y Dorado. Para ordenar envía mensaje al
787-458-6345
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Comida Restaurativa y Cooperativa Orgánica Madre Tierra
Surtido de cosechas ecológicas por $30. Incluye frutas y vegetales.
Por con costo adicional puedes añadir: patties veganos, bebidas naturales, pan artesanal, leche orgánica, entre otros. Para entrega en la Cooperativa Orgánica Madre Tierra o delivery, (costo de $5). Rutas: VJSJ, Santurce, Puerto Nuevo, Hato Rey, Rio Piedras, Cupey, Trujillo Alto, Guaynabo, Bayamón, Carolina, Sur, Noreste, Noroeste) De lunes a viernes. Ordenes por mensaje de texto al
787-399-1992
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TerraNova Urbana
Cosechas agroecológicas que incluyen frutas, verduras, especies y raíces. Hacen entregas en el área metropolitana. Para más información comunícate al
787-478-1059 o al 787-607-5181.
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The Glendy's Farms Corp.
Variedad de frutas, verduras y viandas. Toman sus órdenes por WhatsApp. Búscalos en FB. Para la lista de productos actualizados contacta a Glendy 787-478-7354
o a Joshua 787-627-9381.
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Al Sol de Hoy
Canasta con cosechas de diversos agricultores entregadas a tu casa por $30. La disponibilidad de frutas y verduras varía por semana. Puedes añadir productos como kambucha, mermeladas y otros. Las canastas se acaban rápidamente. Ordena a través de https://alsoldehoy.typeform.com/to/ixLYPS o envía mensaje con tu nombre y lugar de entrega al
787-312-1221
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¿Empresas de Materiales y Equipo de Seguridad?
Llena ésta hoja si tu empresa forma parte de la industria de elaboración y distribución de materiales y equipo de seguridad que atiende la crisis de COVID 19 en Puerto Rico.
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Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas.
El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.
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La Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico está participando junto
al Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico y 32 organizaciones de Salud en el Centro de Llamadas.
Se contestan preguntas sobre:
- Salud
- Médicas
- Negocios
- Contribuciones
- Operaciones, logística de envío y recibo de paquetes
- Legales, Recursos Humanos, Osha, entre otros.
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