Op-Ed: After multiple crises…Can Puerto Rico change?
November 19, 2020
The election is over. Our anxiety levels remain high with either elation or depression. Nonetheless, we expect that the collective decision at the ballot box will spark much-needed changes to our social and economic circumstances. We all hope that something better can come from a fundamentally adversative process that has clear winners and losers. Regardless […]
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Proyecto Matria opens women-owned franchise Arepa Chic restaurant in Caguas
November 19, 2020
Arepa Chic, a restaurant launched as a socially conscious micro-franchise run by women entrepreneurs, has opened in the heart of Caguas, to sell “arepas with a purpose.” Proyecto Matria, a nonprofit that provides support and options to women affected by situations of violence, created the Arepa Chic micro-franchise concept, investing $625,000 in donations from the […]
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Banco Popular announces new “We are music” holiday special
November 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched everyone’s lives in and outside of Puerto Rico. Through singers and other characters, Popular’s new musical production “We are music” tells stories that tie songs to scenes of moments caused by the pandemic. “We are music”will be broadcast on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. across Puerto Rico’s main television channels […]
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Free telemedicine COVID-19 Call Center launched to provide at-home services
November 19, 2020
Ponce Health Sciences University, the South Health Task Force, the Autonomous Municipality of Ponce, and the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust announced the launching of the COVID-19 Call Center, to provide a telemedicine tool that allows people to get remote appointments with a doctor and mental health providers. This service is free, and provides callers […]
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T-Mobile moves forward with 5G expansion in Puerto Rico
November 18, 2020
T-Mobile Puerto Rico has doubled its LTE broadband capacity islandwide through the integration of Sprint’s network and is moving forward with 5G expansion with the addition of more than 100 new 2.5GHz coverage sites in 45 municipalities. The upgraded network is expected to benefit customers through greater capacity and speed in high traffic areas, said […]
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Puerto Rico gov’t unveils $135M Aguadilla airport runway project
November 18, 2020
Puerto Rico government officials headed by Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced the $135 million construction project of a new 8-26 runway at the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla. The five-year project will be financed with federal grants and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority’s own funds, making it the largest infrastructure project in Puerto Rico and […]
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Liberty Foundation to host virtual reality edition of its 23rd golf tourney
November 18, 2020
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Liberty Foundation will apply a different approach to host its annual golf tournament this year, nonprofit officials said. The 23rd Liberty Foundation Golf Invitational — A New Reality Tournament will take place as a virtual reality game on Dec. 4, at a virtual golf course created exclusively for […]
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‘Practical Techie:’ Web is key to keeping tabs on the pandemic
November 18, 2020
The COVID-19 epidemic hit like a bolt of lightning that struck way before any thunder was ever heard. The figurative manner with which many global experts describe the long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic as they estimate that the thunder will last longer than the flash. At least, a valid estimate for a full recovery […]
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Op-Ed: Investing in entrepreneurs for community development
November 18, 2020
During Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) we recognize the accomplishments of our entrepreneurs and their impact on our society. We participate in events to learn about what entrepreneurship is, why it’s important, and how it can be taught. Since the initial commitment of 18 host countries in 2007, the list of countries joining the Global Entrepreneurship […]
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Puerto Rican entrepreneur launches local drugstore directory app
November 18, 2020
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Leonardo Ángeles-Correa has developed and launched a mobile app connecting local drugstores and patients who will be able to order their meds in advance and be notified when they are ready for pick-up, to cut back exposure time at the stores. The Farmacias PR app serves as a directory of pharmacies, through […]
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Puerto Rico private co.’s have until Nov. 30 to file for Christmas bonus exemption
November 17, 2020
Puerto Rico’s private employers have until Nov. 30 to submit a request at the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources to be exempted from paying the Christmas bonus for the year 2020, agency Secretary Carlos Rivera-Santiago said. “Any private employer who intends to partially pay or not pay this compensation for any of […]
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Foundation for Puerto Rico, Clinton Global Initiative recognize work of 7 co.’s
November 17, 2020
Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR), in collaboration with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), held the first Partners for Good Awards 2020 during which they recognized the work of seven companies, as well as the role each played in Puerto Rico’s recovery after hurricanes Irma and María, and the earthquakes that affected the southern region of […]
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MCS Classicare Te Paga exceeds 1M transactions in October
November 17, 2020
Healthcare insurance provider MCS announced that its MCS Classicare Te Paga card, La Original, exceeded 1 million transactions in October, almost a year after it was implemented. The company is marking the milestone because, it said that through this benefit, it has “contributed to improving the quality of life of more than 125,000 of its […]
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Broadband VI, gets $84.5M in FCC funds to provide high-speed service to USVI
November 17, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission announced it has awarded 84.5 million over 10 years to Broadband VI to provide 1 gigabit per second fixed broadband service to all locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The funding is through the Connect USVI Fund’s Stage 2 competitive process, which will extend high-speed broadband to 46,039 locations in the […]
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Mano Amiga nonprofit donates $190K to address COVID-19 needs
November 17, 2020
Looking to cover the most pressing needs of several communities throughout Puerto Rico in the face of COVID-19, the most recent edition of the Mano Amiga Program of the Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe Foundations focused its aid in the areas of education, health, prevention and continuity of cultural programs. The foundations announced […]
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