4th edition of Mini Maker Faire returns to Caguas, in virtual format
November 23, 2020
Under the theme “Makers Entrepreneurs,” the Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec, in Spanish) announced the fourth edition of the Caguas Mini Maker Faire, which this year will be held virtually Dec. 4-5. Since 2006, the maker culture has held events around the world, where makers exhibit their works or projects, in […]
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Op-Ed: Plastic recycling and new opportunities for an old problem
November 23, 2020
The world produces 381 million tons of plastic waste every year. That figure is set to double by 2034. The first synthetic plastic was produced in 1907, marking the beginning of the global plastics industry. It was in the 1950’s that global plastic production became large-scale. Over the next 65 years, annual production of plastics […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico gets Foundation for Puerto Rico’s 2020 Partners for Good Award
November 23, 2020
Liberty Puerto Rico was one of seven companies that received the 2020 Partners for Good Award from Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), it announced. The company was honored for its efforts to aid Puerto Rico’s recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane María in 2017, the earthquakes that […]
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Mercy Corps survey on COVID-19 impact on households, businesses in Puerto Rico
November 23, 2020
Nonprofit organization Mercy Corps is conducting a survey to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting households and businesses in and across several countries/territories in the Caribbean: The Bahamas, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Participation in this survey is voluntary, and all information survey participants provide will be completely anonymous. This information will help the nonprofit […]
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45 Puerto Rican entrepreneurs to sell their goods at Walmart Puerto Rico stores
November 20, 2020
Forty-five new suppliers, including 12 women-led companies, will have the opportunity to sell their goods at Walmart Puerto Rico’s stores, after successfully participating in third edition of the “Open Call Puerto Rico” program, which seeks to support the growth of entrepreneurs who harvest or manufacture products locally. “We continue to strongly promote Puerto Rican companies […]
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Grupo Guayacán will celebrate traditional end-of-year event in virtual format
November 20, 2020
Grupo Guayacán will celebrate its traditional end-of-year event in a virtual format — in tune with the current pandemic — to highlight achievements of the organization and its participants, as well as the award ceremony of the 2020 EnterPRize competition. The virtual event will be broadcast Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. on Grupo Guayacán’s YouTube […]
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Everynet BV, Invest Puerto Rico partner to launch islandwide secure data network
November 20, 2020
Invest Puerto Rico announced a partnership with Everynet BV, a Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technology provider and network operator, on its implementation of a new secure data network improving Puerto Rico’s infrastructure across the island. Everynet launched the network in early September, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance logistics and operations for the […]
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Op-Ed: The embargo of Vieques is committed in writing
November 20, 2020
The residents of Vieques have been fighting for decades to gain sufficient ferry service to allow us necessary access to medical services, government services, and commerce. While both HMS Ferries (winner of contract) and Puerto Rico Fast Ferries (2nd place) are capable of providing excellent service; capacity, schedules, and fares are still under the control […]
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Ana G. Méndez University adds new Ph.D. in dental medicine in Puerto Rico
November 20, 2020
The Board of Postsecondary Institutions recently approved a new Ph.D. degree in Dental Medicine program, which will be offered at the Ana G. Méndez University’s Gurabo Campus, the school’s President José F. Méndez-Méndez confirmed. The university’s new program will promote training in biomedical sciences and other disciplines related to the dental profession, emphasizing oral health […]
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Food Bank of PR, Sor Isolina Ferré Centers sponsor ‘Collection of Gratitude’
November 20, 2020
The Food Bank of Puerto Rico in alliance with the Sor Isolina Ferré Centers (CSIF, in Spanish) will be carrying out a collection of food and other personal hygiene items to deliver them to people in need, as part of the “Collection of Gratitude” initiative, in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday. People wanting to donate […]
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Chick-fil-A sets eyes on Puerto Rico, registers brand and corporation
November 19, 2020
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Inc. has opened a call for potential franchisees to bring the restaurant chain to Puerto Rico, according to its website. In preparation for that, over the past three months, the family owned and privately held operation has registered a local corporation at the Puerto Rico State Department and has filed a request to […]
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Bettina Cosmetics launches $1M expansion across Florida
November 19, 2020
Orlando, FL — Puerto Rican make-up manufacturer, Bettina Cosmetics, is introducing its line of 50 colorful nail polishes to 602 Walgreens stores across Florida, with an estimated investment of close to $1 million to expand its presence in the Sunshine State. During a virtual press conference in this Central Florida town, Bettina Mercado, president of […]
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’20 edition of ‘Orange Wednesday’ campaign starts Nov. 25
November 19, 2020
The 2020 edition of “Orange Wednesday,” a campaign that encourages Puerto Rico consumers to do their holiday shopping at local businesses, is slated to start Nov. 25, event organizers confirmed. Empresarios por Puerto Rico, the trade organization in charge of the effort that made its debut in 2016 to give local merchants a chance to […]
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Discover Puerto Rico targeting remote work traveler niche
November 19, 2020
Confirming that travel the booking window has shortened, Discover Puerto Rico has turned its attention to promoting the island as “an ideal remote work destination for Americans on the mainland looking for an escape, while they continue their corporate duties.” Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s destination marketing organization, hosted its monthly Industry Update, confirming that […]
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Puerto Rico Oversight Board approves standard gov’t procurement framework
November 19, 2020
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico approved a set of rules that “should substantially improve the government of Puerto Rico’s practices in purchasing goods and services and should prevent the irregularities and inefficiencies that have plagued the Commonwealth’s Rico’s procurement system for too long,” the regulatory body announced. The Uniform Regulation for […]
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