GOV'T OFFICIALS GO BEFORE GRAND JURY
From The San Juan Daily Star:
"La Fortaleza Public Aff airs Secretary Jesús Manuel Ortiz said he
and former La Fortaleza Chief of Staff Ingrid Vila were summoned
to appear before a federal grand jury, but he stressed that Gov. Ale-
jandro García Padilla has not been cited in relation to a probe into
alleged contracts given to a huge Popular Democratic Party (PDP)
donor. The STAR learned that House Speaker Jaime Perelló was al-
so summoned, but his office did not confirm the information. Also
cited was PDP Sen. Mari Tere González, who said federal officials
requested certain information from her that she declined to divulge.
Federal officials are allegedly investigating contracts awarded to
Anaudy Hernández Pérez, who testified in the corruption case aga-
inst former judge Manuel Acevedo..."
RESERVOIR LEVELS RISE OVER WEEKEND
Rains over the weekend boosted the water levels for several reser-
voirs across Puerto Rico. La Plata, the only reservoir which is still
under a water rationing plan, saw its level increase by 39 centime-
ters to 40.58 meters. La Plata, which serves much of the San Juan
metro area, would have to reach at least 43 meters for rationing to
be discontinued.
PR BOXER IN CRITICAL CONDITION IN VIRGINIA
From Caribbean Business:
"Boxer Prichard Colón was in critical condition Sunday after suffe-
ring a brain bleed from an injury during a bout in northern Virginia,
an official said. Colón underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his
brain after his bout Saturday afternoon against Terrel Williams in the
Washington, D.C., suburb of Fairfax, Virginia, said Lou DiBella, pre-
sident of DiBella Entertainment. Within moments of showing symp-
toms in his dressing room after the fight, Colón was under the care
of emergency medical technicians and rushed to Inova Fairfax hos-
pital, DiBella said. "He suffered a brain bleed as a result of an inju-
ry during the bout and underwent immediate surgery to relieve pre-
ssure on his brain," DiBella said in a statement. "His condition re-
mains critical..."
HYATT HOUSE BEATS 1ST YEAR EXPECTATIONS
From News Is My Business:
"With prolonged and recurrent stays, the guests of Hyatt House San
Juan, located at the Convention Center District in Miramar, have pro-
pel the propert to surpass its first-year expectations, Francisco Maria-
ni, manager of Hyatt Puerto Rico said. The opening of the Hyatt Hou-
se San Juan in October 2014, introduced the tourist market to the first
and only hotel, with a select style, that offers deals in extended-stay
in Puerto Rico..."
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