Puerto Rico Polytechnic University announced the offering of new scholarships as part of the Department of Defense Cyber Security Scholarship Program. Each of these grants is coupled with a full-time job at a federal agency. The scholarships are available to students with American citizenship, a GPA of 3.2 for undergrad students, and 3.5 at the […]
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 […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the call for applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance. The deadline to apply for the grants is Feb. 1 and Mar. 31, 2021, respectively. The funding is being provided through […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would revise the small business size standards for businesses in five North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sectors. The federal agency’s proposed actions will increase small business eligibility across 70 different industries, opening them up to participation in the SBA’s robust […]
Puerto Rico’s retail sales reached $3 billion in August, representing a 11.5% year-over-year increase, which government officials attributed to the economic reopening in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This represents the third increase reported in retail sales so far in 2020, said Department of Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel Laboy, citing the agency’s […]
The economic platforms presented by the candidates running for governor of the island “leave much to be desired,” Alba Brugueras-Fabre, president of the Puerto Rico Economists Association (AEPR, in Spanish) said, after evaluating each of the plans. In a report, the professional association said the platforms of the six candidates: “are reduced to a list of […]
The U.S. Department of Justice gave its consent to Liberty Latin America’s acquisition of AT&T’s wireless and wireline operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands but required Liberty to sell off certain B2B operations that are part of their footprint in Puerto Rico. Liberty Latin America expects a preliminary court order in the […]
Boronea, a Puerto Rican clothing and accessories store for men has opened a seasonal store on the second level of the Plaza Las Américas shopping center that will be up through January. The 1,030 square-foot location across the corridor from the Amado Salón entailed a $50,000 investment to establish and is generating six direct jobs, […]
On August 7, 2020, Act No. 90, a law prohibiting workplace harassment or mobbing, went into effect. Puerto Rico is the first U.S. jurisdiction in approving such law. Under the new law, employees in the public and private sector have a cause of action for conduct the law classifies as workplace harassment. Aggrieved employees would […]
Puerto Rico government officials inaugurated the Alpha taxiway at the Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, following a $10.7 million renovation, Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel Pizá-Batiz said. The Alpha taxiway is the main access for aircraft to use to and from the runway during take-off and landing operations. Pizá Batiz said that the […]
Toyota de Puerto Rico recently introduced the new Venza 2021, a midsize two-row crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that brings back the brand name after a five-year absence. This crossover, available in three styles — LE, XLE and Limited — comes equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II powertrain that offers fuel efficiency of 39 MPG. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Triple-S Advantage announced an initiative to deliver stuffed animals to Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients to promote their social interaction and emotional response, as part of its corporate social responsibility program. The project is aligned with the use of stuffed animals in patients with dementia who have withdrawn and do not interact with their environment, […]
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