Puerto Rico Science Trust rewards student innovation, creativity
June 18, 2020
Puerto Rican students enrolled in public schools Naranjito, Las Piedras and Adjuntas won the top prizes of the “Resuélvelo Boricua” student competition, sponsored by the STEM Education Program, in collaboration with the Response Innovation Lab, both Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust programs. The competition consisted of preparing prototypes to address four vital areas […]
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Sam’s Club Puerto Rico launches pick-up service for online purchases
June 18, 2020
Sam’s Club Puerto Rico has launched a new service through which its members, including Business members, can order through the Sam’s Club mobile application or its website, and pick it up at the selected club store. Through the service, members can choose the products that are identified as “Pickup in Club” and place them in […]
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Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics adds new economic indicators tab on its website
June 18, 2020
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics has added a new section on its website containing certain economic indicators organized as interactive charts, Executive Director Orville Disdier said. “Fulfilling our mission of providing citizens with universal and quick access to statistics, we created this section that will serve as a reference for the government and private […]
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Atlantis Health Care urges kidney failure patients to continue dialysis treatments
June 18, 2020
Puerto Rico’s economy has gradually begun to re-open, so it is crucial to emphasize renal patients the importance to continue adherence to their dialysis treatments to avoid complications with coronavirus infection, said Atlantis Health Care Group President Rubette Harford. “Stopping and or shortening dialysis treatments can lead to greater medical complications, hospitalizations, and premature death,” […]
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Puerto Rico’s Seguros Múltiples now available on Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant
June 18, 2020
Now that technology is becoming more relevant and becoming a key ally for individuals and companies, Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples has become the first and only insurer in Puerto Rico to be available through Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa, the company confirmed. “At Seguros Múltiples we believe in technology as an ally to facilitate processes and […]
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FEMA earmarks $17M for 75 recovery projects in Puerto Rico
June 17, 2020
Several municipalities on the island will benefit from some $17 million for permanent work projects with funds approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Puerto Rico Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3. The allocations made June 5-11 will fund 75 recovery and reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico to address damage […]
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1M+ Puerto Rico residents have benefited from USDA food box program
June 17, 2020
Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. confirmed that the alliance to establish a free distribution network of 1.2 million boxes of fresh food to all of Puerto Rico has yielded “very positive results,” now in its fifth week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture-financed project under the “Farmers to Families Food Box Program” has seen the participation of […]
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Aurora Angel Network invests in Puerto Rico superfood startup Amasar
June 17, 2020
The Aurora Angel Network has made an undisclosed investment in local superfood manufacturing startup Amasar, which has developed a line of products and recipes based on the long know Puerto Rican staple: breadfruit. Amasar was founded in 2016 by Puerto Rican professionals Marisol Villalobos, a microbiologist, and Jesús Martes, a chemical engineer, who quit […]
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Puerto Rico Ports Authority gains access to 3 cargo docks in San Juan
June 17, 2020
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority and maritime cargo and stowage services company Puerto Rico Terminals LLC, reached an agreement that guarantees the “uninterrupted service of maritime cargo management” by that firm in the Puerto Nuevo Ports Zone, while it “opens space to attract other operations needing space in the loading docks,” agency Executive Director Joel […]
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Fulcro Insurance, American Red Cross join to help communities prepare for hurricanes
June 17, 2020
Fulcro Insurance has joined forces with the American Red Cross to provide guidance to communities on risk prevention and management during the hurricane season, which is already underway. “We manage part of the risk management efforts for our clients and the Red Cross is in the first line of defense when a catastrophic event occurs,” […]
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Enactus students present projects prior to nat’l competition in August
June 17, 2020
After an intense year of work, developing social entrepreneurship projects that foster the economic, environmental and social development of Puerto Rico’s communities, Enactus university students faced a jury of business experts, environmental experts and academics to present their findings. The 2020 Topics Competition, with the motto: “Stronger, Passionate and Committed, creating a better world for […]
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Automotive Technicians and Mechanics Examiners Board extends licenses thru Aug. 31
June 16, 2020
The Automotive Technicians and Mechanics Examiners Board announced an extension to the expiration date of mechanic licenses in all its categories until Aug. 31, 2020, and the approval of more than 100 continuing education courses in different modalities. “To practice mechanics in Puerto Rico, a license issued by the state is required,” said Board Chair […]
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Metropistas launches initiative to support devt. of Puerto Rican businesswomen
June 16, 2020
Metropistas announced the launch of a project in alliance with the Sila M. Calderón Foundation and its Center for Puerto Rico to support Puerto Rican businesswomen, publicize their businesses and motivate others toward entrepreneurship, at a time when the local economy has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The “Vía Empresarial” project presents the stories […]
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McCormack Baron Salazar, Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics name new execs
June 16, 2020
A couple of high-ranking executives were announced in recent weeks, to head public and private-sector organizations. McCormack Baron Salazar names VPMcCormack Baron Salazar announced that Antonio Garate has been named vice president and director of development for Puerto Rico. With 25 years of experience in commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial design and construction management, Garate will […]
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Pharma-Bio Serv reports $10.2M in revenue
June 16, 2020
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc., announced that revenues for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 were $5.6 million and $10.2 million, respectively, an increase of approximately $498,000 and $545,000, or 9.7% and 5.6%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. The Dorado-based compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm provides […]
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