Subway donates 1,600 lbs. of food to El Comedor de la Kennedy
December 29, 2020
Seeking to uphold its commitment to supporting the communities in the markets where it operates, Subway restaurant’s management team donated 1,600 pounds of food to nonprofit El Comedor de la Kennedy. This act also follows the chain’s aim of eradicating hunger globally, it said. Sofía Acevedo, Subway’s marketing specialist in Puerto Rico, and Luz Mercado […]
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USDA opens call to fund new product development, marketing
December 29, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a call for applications for grants to help agricultural producers and small rural businesses develop and market new products. Some $33 million in grants is available under the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program. The agency may also utilize any funding that becomes available through enactment of Fiscal 2021 […]
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Ana G. Méndez University to offer 40 degree programs 100% in English in ’21
December 28, 2020
Orlando, FL — Despite these challenging times, Ana G. Méndez University will launch more than 40 degree programs in English in its three campuses in the state of Florida and one in Texas, as part of its new plans for 2021, this media outlet confirmed. Beginning Jan. 11, students will start their new classes in […]
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IHP Hospitality sees 70% drop in hotel bookings in Nov.
December 28, 2020
November bookings dropped by about 70%, for IHP Hospitality Corp. as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s Executive Order, which, among other conditions, bans recreational visits to beaches and imposes a curfew. “We currently own five different hotels across the island. It’s been extremely challenging, Claire Ruiz, director of Finance and […]
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Op-Ed: 3 benefits from speaking Spanish as a second language
December 28, 2020
The English-speaking world is notoriously monolingual. Due to English being the most spoken second language across the world, a lot of native English speakers feel no need to learn one themselves. While monolingualism is found in other parts of the world, there is a certain stereotype of an English speaker expecting everyone to understand them […]
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RVI sells Plaza Palma Real in Humacao for $50M
December 24, 2020
Retail Value Inc. closed on the sale of the Plaza Palma Real shopping center in Humacao on Dec. 22, for $50 million prior to closing costs, prorations and other closing adjustments, it announced. The buyer was undisclosed. The net proceeds were used to repay mortgage debt associated with RVI. Last year, the mall marked its […]
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Univision must sell 3 Puerto Rico TV stations as part of larger deal
December 24, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission gave its go-ahead to the sale of certain subsidiaries of Univision to investors Searchlight and ForgeLight and Grupo Televisa — but the deal is conditioned to the sale of three of Univision’s television stations in Puerto Rico. According to an order issued by the FCC’s Mass Media Bureau, Univision will have […]
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WSP USA Building Inc./Marvel Architects chosen to develop PROtech project
December 24, 2020
The consortium comprised by WSP USA Building Inc./Marvel Architects has been chosen to develop the Puerto Rico Ocean Technology Complex (PROtech) project in Yabucoa, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce announced. The consortium for the $300M thermal ocean energy project unveiled in July was chosen after completing the selection process to develop the complex […]
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Triple-S Foundation unveils robot that connects hospitalized patients with families
December 24, 2020
Seeking to connect families and friends with a patient during a hospitalization, the Triple-S Foundation launched an initiative that uses a robot on wheels called Robbie so they can videoconference and talk, sing or read to the patient. “Restrictions on hospital visits are necessary, but there’s no doubt that isolation for patients adds stress to […]
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The Ivy Hotel opens in Condado following $1M renovation
December 23, 2020
Magdalena Partners LLC, owners of The Ivy Hotel in the Condado sector of San Juan, inaugurated the property that emerges from the redesign and transformation of an existing structure, following a $1 million investment. The 26-room boutique hotel offers its guests the “combination of sophisticated style with a free-spirited attitude, in the urban setting of […]
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DACO unveils online appointment system
December 23, 2020
The Puerto Rico Consumer Affairs Department (DACO, in Spanish) unveiled a new online appointment system to give consumers access to orientation and the ability to carry out their procedures while avoiding lines and crowds, said agency Secretary Carmen Salgado. Through this link, people can coordinate their appointment to get services in person at any DACO’s […]
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Optima Health to administer COVID-19 medication in patients’ homes
December 23, 2020
Puerto Rican company Optima Health announced today that it will begin at-home treatment of the bamlanivimab drug for patients with COVID-19, as a measure to prevent the spread of this disease. Treatment administration will also be available at its Optima Infusion Center, at the Doctor’s Center in Manatí. The drug bamlanivimab, developed by pharmaceutical company […]
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33 entities taking part in Puerto Rico Public Health Trust telemedicine initiative
December 22, 2020
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust announced the start of its Telemedicine Distance Education, consisting of virtual training and delivery of equipment to more than 30 clinics located in rural areas of the island. The project comes after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $1.1 million grant for distance training and telemedicine and […]
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Chick-fil-A confirms plans to enter Puerto Rico market with 10-15 restaurants
December 22, 2020
About a month after this media outlet broke the story about Chick-fi-A’s plans to enter the local market, the chicken restaurant confirmed it will open two restaurants in late 2021 or early 2022. The restaurants will be located in the metropolitan area, with the first restaurant likely to be in Bayamón. Each Chick-fil-A restaurant will […]
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16 Puerto Rico entrepreneurs turn business idea into reality
December 22, 2020
Sixteen aspiring entrepreneurs recently completed the Foundation for Puerto Rico’s Emprende 360° business education program to turn their business ideas into reality. After a 12-month process with leading organizations in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the cohort developed 11 business ideas for the Coamo and Ponce region and was awarded $2,000 in seed capital to jump-start each […]
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