What happened on Friday, 18 June 2021
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Legislators aggressively push for lifeguard deployment and safety protocols to protect beachgoers.
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Legislators seek funds for lifeguards to enhance safety on hazardous Puerto Rican beaches.
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Arrecife Condado Inc. described a three-section submerged breakwater and supporting studies funded by Paulson & Company, but the project is stalled pending Army Corps review and resolution of unprotected fiber-optic cables, an archaeological survey, and coral-species restrictions.
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El alcalde Padilla sugiere construir un rompeola paralelo para preservar playas en San Juan.
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Senators demanded immediate lifeguard coverage and new funding after witnesses and DRNA officials told a Senate hearing that only a small fraction of maritime vigilantes are trained for open-water rescue and that DRNA needs additional resources — roughly $500,000, officials said — to staff lifeguards at Condado.
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Senate members express readiness to conduct thorough audit of Puerto Rico's outstanding debt.
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Manuel Torres Nieves, nominated as Comptroller of Puerto Rico, told the Senate nominations committee on April 19, 2021, he would prioritize technology, transparency and coordination with justice authorities, review prior debt-audit work and seek legislative tools to make audits more effective; senators pressed him on qualifications, political ties and the office’s capacity to pursue complex audits.
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Senators assess inadequate education department registration process for special education students.
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En la vista pública del 7 de abril de 2021, los abogados de la clase demandante en Rosalía Vélez señalaron puntajes bajos en el informe de la monitora sobre registro, evaluaciones y PEI del Departamento de Educación, citaron sanciones diarias y pidieron órdenes y corroboración adicional antes del 23 de abril.