Trailer Bridge signs 1st long-term agreement with Puerto Rico Ports Authority
May 10, 2021
Trailer Bridge Inc., headquartered in Jacksonville, FL., announced it has signed a 20-year lease agreement with Puerto Rico Ports Authority for the Army Terminal. This is the company’s first long-term agreement with the port since its inception, “signaling Trailer Bridge’s continued commitment to providing weekly sailings to support shipper’s needs to and from the island,” […]
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Porsche Center Puerto Rico service manager wins 2nd consecutive regional award
March 24, 2021
Daniel Santiago, Garage Europa Porsche Center service manager, landed first place in Group 3 of the After Sales Excellence Award (ASEA) 2020, a recognition offered by the Porsche Latin America regional office to the most outstanding after sales managers in Latin America and the Caribbean. “Daniel has been part of the Porsche family for several […]
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Nat’l Guard called up to help deliver supplies to Vieques, Culebra
March 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico National Guard has been called upon to help stabilize the delivery of provisions to the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra with two vessels that will cover the maritime routes starting today. The two ships will join the rotation already served by the Mr. Mason and Marilin H. cargo ships that connect […]
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Polytechnic University announces scholarship opportunity
January 12, 2021
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 […]
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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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USDA Rural Development opens rural energy grant application round
December 9, 2020
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 […]
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SBA seeks to boost small business eligibility for federal loan, contracting programs
December 2, 2020
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 […]
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Puerto Rico’s retail sales maintain brisk pace in August, up 11.5%
November 25, 2020
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 […]
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Economists rank gubernatorial candidates’ fiscal platforms
October 28, 2020
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 […]
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Liberty gets go-ahead to buy AT&T’s assets, but must divest some B2B operations
October 26, 2020
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 […]
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Boronea opens new store at Plaza Las Américas
October 20, 2020
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, […]
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Op-Ed: What is workplace harassment, or mobbing?
October 19, 2020
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 […]
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Mercedita Airport’s ‘Alpha’ taxiway inaugurated after $10.7M upgrade
October 2, 2020
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 […]
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Toyota launches Venza ’21 SUV in Puerto Rico, expanding hybrid footprint
September 24, 2020
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. […]
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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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