Grants from the Federal Government helped build healthcare facilities across the island. “The outstanding achievement in the field of public-health this year was the extension, after twelve years of endeavor, of health services to every municipality in the Island. Twenty-four new… read more
The PRRA carried out slum clearance work and built hurricane-proof housing developments in Arecibo and Ponce. “The PRRA located nine parcels of land available to purchase in Ponce, and two in Ponce Playa, and began construction on 4,290 concrete houses… read more
The Civil Works Administration and the Puerto Rico Emergency Relief Administration carried out repair and maintenance work on the Insular Highway between Guayama and Ponce.
Youth employed by the National Youth Administration carried out landscaping work for Ponce’s public schools. Through its student work program, the National Youth Administration provided work opportunities and helped Puerto Rican youth graduate high school and college. “By the spring… read more
The Puerto Rico Emergency Relief Administration carried out repair and maintenance work in Tibes in Ponce.