InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico to open campus in Orlando
September 21, 2020
ORLANDO, FL — More opportunities to get a post-high school education in Orlando will be available to area residents, as the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico has unveiled plans to open a new bilingual campus in Lake Nona for the 2022-23 academic year, this media outlet confirmed. The proposed campus will sit on 17 acres […]
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5 Puerto Rico-based telecom providers apply for FCC funding
September 21, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission confirmed that five Puerto Rico-based telecommunications service providers have filed applications to receive funding from the “Uniendo a Puerto Rico” pool, which has $504.7 million available during a 10-year period to support fixed broadband projects. In a notice, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureu confirmed it received complete applications from: Aeronet Wireless […]
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T-Mobile, Engine-4 launch 1st 5G & NB-IOT lab in Puerto Rico, USVI
September 21, 2020
T-Mobile and Engine-4 have launched the first 5G & NB-IOT Open Innovation LAB in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands meant to bring together developers, start-ups, companies, academic institutions and government institutions together with the collaboration of corporate partners. NB-IOT stands for “Narrowband Internet of Things,” which is a technology to enable a wide […]
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Op-Ed: Drip by drip, water conservation methods in modern agriculture
September 21, 2020
For more than 30 years, Bayer Crop Science has been a proud member of the Puerto Rican agricultural biotechnology industry. Our operations on the island consist of advanced breeding research and development of soy and cotton seeds with superior genes. We also pride ourselves on three decades of processes adhering to sustainable and environmentally friendly […]
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Medplus Solutions, Tabula Rasa partner to deliver customized care to Puerto Rico
September 21, 2020
Medplus Solutions, a pharmacy services provider in Puerto Rico, will deploy Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc.’s MedWise medication safety solutions for its long-term care clients. Additionally, Medplus will enhance its clinical pharmacy services by certifying its pharmacists as MedWise Advisors. Tabula Rasa is a healthcare technology company advancing the field of medication safety. “As the only […]
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Burlington Stores to open new location in Hatillo on Oct. 30
September 21, 2020
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores announced it will open a new store at Plaza Del Norte mall in Hatillo, on Oct. 30. It will be the retailer’s 13th location in Puerto Rico. Store officials did not reveal the investment associated with the new location, or the square footage. As part of the opening, Burlington Stores will […]
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2 Puerto Rico-based co.’s assigned $45.5M in 3rd round of USDA’s Food Box Program
September 18, 2020
Caribbean Produce Exchange, LLC and Drouyn & Co. Inc. were among the 50 vendors selected to receive a combined $45.5 million from the third round of funding of the Farmers to Families Food Box program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Caribbean Produce Exchange, LLC, which has been distributing food boxes since mid-May, has […]
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Op-Ed: Ways to generate cash and solidify your financial position
September 18, 2020
Given the current economic crisis, many businesses could be desperately seeking new sources of revenues to support their cash flow needs and overall operations. However, this is not necessarily the right moment to kick off new projects or to launch new products. The situation rather calls for actions that will solidify the financial position of […]
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Total Petroleum Puerto Rico launches ‘Where is my Truck?’ platform
September 18, 2020
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp. unveiled its new “Where is my Truck?” platform to notify its gas station and bulk clients of fuel deliveries in real time. The platform, developed by Total, makes the process transparent to the client who can follow the truck’s route until it arrives at the site of delivery. The system […]
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Bravo Family Foundation announces 2nd open call for Rising Entrepreneurs Program
September 17, 2020
After a successful first edition, the Bravo Family Foundation — a philanthropic entity founded by Puerto Rican businessman Orlando Bravo — announced a second open call for applying to the Rising Entrepreneurs Program with the goal of promoting entrepreneurship in Mayagüez and Puerto Rico’s western area. The applications are open to entrepreneurs who are developing […]
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Puerto Rico’s reliance on internet services increasing during pandemic
September 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic, which since mid-March has upended the lives of most people in Puerto Rico, has also brought with it a shift in traditional work environments that now generate a greater demand for telecommunications services, specifically internet connections. That was one of several conclusions included in a study commissioned by advertising agency Wunderman Thompson, […]
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Science Trust opens program to help co.’s create resiliency plan
September 17, 2020
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust will hold a new session of the Resiliency and Business Innovation program so companies of all sizes can develop their resilience plan, for free. The RBI has operated with funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA i6) since 2019. The course was designed together with George Mason […]
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Mark E. Curry Family Foundation donates $105K to First Response Emergency Medical Services
September 17, 2020
The Mark E. Curry Family Foundation (MECFF) recently donated $105,000 to First Response Emergency Medical Services Inc. (FREMS) to support its efforts of providing rescue and first response services in the San Juan metropolitan area and neighboring towns in Puerto Rico. Since 1991, FREMS and its licensed volunteers have offered lifesaving services when medical emergencies occur in the […]
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Op-Ed: A note to the Oversight Board — Are you considering climate change?
September 17, 2020
It is the public understanding that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB) is “tasked with working with the people and government of Puerto Rico to create the necessary foundation for economic growth and to restore opportunity to the people of Puerto Rico.” Furthermore, its express statutory mandate includes that “at any time submit […]
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CBP in Puerto Rico makes 4th seizure of Apple AirPods, worth $217K
September 17, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations announced the seizure of 900 sets of fake Apple AirPods in separate packages imported into Ponce and San Juan from Hong Kong via air courier. Had these goods been genuine, the estimated manufacturer suggested retail price of the seized goods would have been some $217,400. Since June, […]
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