DOOR OPEN FOR EXTENDED WATER RATIONING
From The San Juan Daily Star:
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) has already outli-
ned long term plans based on a future scenario in which the island will remain
under drought conditions through the beginning of 2016, which could make
water rationing plans even stricter and extended to more towns. PRASA Sou-
thern Region Director Juan Rodríguez said Monday that the public corpora-
tion has not ruled out a wider water rationing plan than the one currently in
place for consumers that receive their water supply from the Carraízo and
La Plata reservoirs, and the southern towns of Coamo, Santa Isabel and Sali-
nas. Guaynabo is also on water rationing, going one day with water and one
day without.
MAN MURDERED IN CANOVANAS
An unidentified male was murdered early this morning in the Parcelas Campo
Rico area of Canóvanas, according to Puerto Rico Police and El Nuevo Dia. At
around 6:36 AM, gunshots were heard in the neighborhood. When police offi-
cers arrived, they found the bullet-riddled body on the grounds of a residence.
This is the 313th murder to be reported in Puerto Rico so far this year.
SHERATON OLD SAN JUAN CASINO TO CLOSE
From Caribbean Business:
The casino at the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel & Casino, in the historic sector
of Puerto Rico's capital, is slated to close its doors sometime in September, in-
dustry sources told Caribbean Business. An official announcement on the matter
is expected later today.
LATINO LEADERS URGE FEDS TO HELP PR
From News Is My Business:
The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of 39 of the U.S. main-
land’s largest Latino advocacy organizations, held a press conference Tuesday
with Congressional, Puerto Rican, and labor leaders today calling on President
Obama and Congress to take action “to save Puerto Rico from economic disaster.”
As Puerto Rico continues to endure a growing economic crisis that includes a $72
billion debt, major unemployment, and population drain, Puerto Ricans and Lati-
nos on the mainland are “growing impatient with Washington as leaders have fai-
led to step up to assist millions of American citizens living on the island,” group
representatives said.
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