UPR hospital in Carolina breaks in new robotic tech for knee, hip replacement surgeries
January 20, 2022
The Puerto Rico Orthopedic Center of the University of Puerto Rico’s Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital in Carolina this week began performing the first knee replacement operation with Mako SmartRobotics robotic technology. The robot — which the hospital said is unique to Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the Central America region — is used to perform […]
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Proyecto Agroecológico el Josco Bravo to train 150 new farmers
January 20, 2022
The Proyecto Agroecológico el Josco Bravo will train 150 new farmers through the ninth edition of its “Productores y Promotores” course starting next month, in seven locations throughout Puerto Rico, the nonprofit announced. The course has a network of more than 60 farms that serve as mentors and where students must complete 50 hours of […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico expands local workforce
January 20, 2022
Community-based nonprofit organization Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico launched the “Now it’s your turn! Join Us,” recruitment campaign, that seeks to hire more than 80 professionals, to expand its local workforce. The effort appeals to trained talent who wants to be part of Puerto Rico’s transformation through the programs and services offered by […]
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US District Court approves Puerto Rico’s debt adjustment plan
January 19, 2022
After more than five years, the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico approved a Plan of Adjustment that reduces the commonwealth’s debt by 80% and saves Puerto Rico more than $50 billion in debt service payments. Among other matters, the plan orders modifying some $33 billion in central government obligations. In a […]
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McKenzie & Assoc. survey shows optimism among Puerto Rico business leaders
January 19, 2022
In mid-2021, McKenzie & Associates surveyed hundreds of C-suite level Puerto Rican business leaders for its “2022 Puerto Rico Market Sentiment Report,” confirming mostly optimism for their operations this year. A sample of 135 leaders grouped into nine industry classifications provided responses to the survey. Of those 123, or 91%, believe their sales will grow […]
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NBCU Academy grants student scholarship fund to Sacred Heart University
January 19, 2022
Through its NBCU Academy program, the NBCU News Group awarded the Sacred Heart University’s Ferré Rangel School of Communication (ECFR, in Spanish) a donation as part of a new partnership to support the education of communicators who contribute to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in society. Sacred Heart University is one of 13 […]
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Barrranquitas farmers to sell yam production to Econo, Wal-mart
January 19, 2022
Agriculture Department officials stepped in to help farmers in Barranquitas market their yam harvests, after one of the agronomists went public on social media about the possible loss of a large starchy root vegetable crop he was unable to sell. Agriculture Secretary Ramón González met with farmers in the mountainous town, connecting them with retailers […]
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FV Bank invests in DIRO global instant bank account verification platform
January 19, 2022
Puerto Rico-based FV Bank announced it has invested in DIRO, an online platform that provides financial institutions, payment providers, crypto companies, and other enterprises with the ability to verify a person or document on a global scale. FV Bank is integrating DIRO’s solution into its account opening protocols to facilitate compliant automation of its “Know Your Customer” […]
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Education announces $75M wi-fi initiative for public schools
January 17, 2022
The Puerto Rico Department of Education announced a $75 million initiative to provide wireless broadband access to public school students and teachers through June 30. In a release, the agency confirmed the funding will come from the federal Emergency Connectivity Fund. The three companies participating in the initiative are Liberty Puerto Rico, Claro Puerto Rico […]
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24% of Airbnb hosts in Puerto Rico joined ‘to make extra spending money’
January 17, 2022
The Airbnb short-term rental platform confirmed that 23.5% of hosts in Puerto Rico said they started sharing their space to earn extra spending money, while 32.7% said they did it to make ends meet. Meanwhile, 25.5% of the hosts surveyed confirmed they want to earn money to grow as an Airbnb host, while 5.9% participate […]
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PRMA launches PM4PRR3 Project Management Academy
January 17, 2022
Aware of the large number of projects that must be implemented in the coming years as part of the efforts and funds allocated to Puerto Rico’s recovery and reconstruction, the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, in collaboration with OKA Project Management & Strategic Leadership, launched the Project Management Academy PM4PRR3 (Project Management for Puerto Rico’s Recovery, […]
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Puerto Rico Ports Authority lands $8M from FAA for airport upgrades
January 13, 2022
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority announced it has received $8 million from the Federal Aviation Administration, which it will earmark to cover capital improvement projects in the island’s airport system. In a release, agency Executive Director Joel Pizá said the specific projects will be: The expansion project of the passenger terminal and installation of jet […]
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Discover Puerto Rico sends delegation to International Tourism Fair in Madrid
January 13, 2022
A delegation from Discover Puerto Rico will arrive in Spain next Monday to participate in the new edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) that will take place in Madrid Jan. 19-23. The group will take all possible precautions to avoid COVID-19 infections during the event that brings together thousands of people in one of […]
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USDA invests $1.5M in partnerships to address climate change in Caribbean
January 13, 2022
The US Department of Agriculture announced a $9 million investment in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships to bolster climate research and connect and share climate-smart solutions directly with the agricultural community. The USDA Caribbean Climate Hub, which will receive $1.5 million, is partnering with minority-serving universities, including the University of Puerto Rico […]
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COVID-19 vaccines administered at Puerto Rico malls exceed 300K
January 13, 2022
As the COVID-19 virus rages and has reached its highest peak of infections in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rican Association of Shopping Centers confirmed that more than 313,312 doses of the vaccine against this disease have been administered in their malls. The malls that currently have vaccination centers are Aguadilla Mall in Aguadilla, Céntrico in […]
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