CienciaPR nabs ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award at Falling Walls Science Summit
November 16, 2021
“Aquí Nos Cuidamos,” a community engagement project run by nonprofit organization Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR), was named “Breakthrough of the Year 2021” in the category of Science Engagement at the Falling Walls Science Summit, held Nov. 7-9 in Berlin, Germany. This award honors the most outstanding project breaking the wall between science and society. In […]
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Foundation for PR to work with USDA to promote Naguabo as a destination
November 16, 2021
Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) announced the development of the Destino 191: El Yunque del Caribe project, an initiative co-designed with community leaders which seek to develop and implement an innovative plan to revitalize and promote Route 191 in Cubuy, Naguabo as a “vibrant destination” that provides a second entrance to El Yunque National Forest. […]
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Abbott research finds new tech key to improve cardiovascular patient care
November 16, 2021
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide with some 18 million deaths a year. In Puerto Rico, these conditions are among the leading cause of death, according to information published by Medicine and Public Health magazine, Puerto Rico heads the list of high incidences for “diabetes, smoking and overweight.” All these are factors […]
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Habitat gets Puerto Rico Builders Assoc. award for Construction Lab project
November 16, 2021
The Puerto Rico Builders Association awarded the “Social Impact Award” to the Construction Laboratory where Habitat Builds Puerto Rico construction trainings are offered, during its annual convention held recently at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. The Association presents this award annually to projects and organizations that achieve a positive social and community impact through strategic […]
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Perkins appoints Power Master as its distributor in Puerto Rico
November 16, 2021
Perkins Engines Company Limited has appointed Power Master as the authorized Perkins distributor in Puerto Rico. Based in San Juan, Power Master supplies Perkins engines and offers authorized parts and service to local customers and equipment manufacturers. Power Master brings the expertise of industry leaders, engineers, customer service managers, technicians, and parts professionals leveraging more […]
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3 Puerto Ricans establish their leadership footprints at Amazon
November 15, 2021
At present, the number of Puerto Ricans in leading positions on e-commerce platforms is increasing. In the case of Amazon, there are outstanding executives, including three professionals from Puerto Rico whose leadership styles have made a great impact on the performance of the departments they lead and, thus, the entire company. It is well-known that […]
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San Juan municipal gov’t to invest $3.2M to revitalize 50 communities
November 15, 2021
With an investment of $3.2 million, the municipality of San Juan will begin the reconstruction of more than 60 sports facilities and parks in 50 communities of the Capital City, San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero said. Romero said the project’s financing will be split between a $2.4 million allocation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s […]
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Lighting infrastructure developer HTI closes on $165M financing for Brazil project
November 15, 2021
San Juan-based High-Trend International (HTI), — a firm that develops smart city and public lighting infrastructure projects “to create smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities” — along with its Brazilian joint venture High Trend Brasil (HTB), announced the closing of $165.5 million of long-term financing to fund the completion of its Rio de Janeiro Smart […]
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Lexus ES 2022 rethinks technology and safety
November 15, 2021
One of the best-selling sedans of the Lexus brand arrives “redesigned, rethinking the technology and with the best combination of evocative design, stimulating performance and human-centered craftsmanship,” said Maribel Bengoa, marketing manager of Lexus in Puerto Rico. “The line of models Lexus ES 2022 provide a modernized multimedia system, new safety and performance improvements, a […]
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San Juan Marriott Resort unwraps $2.9M redesigned ballroom, foyer
November 12, 2021
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has reimagined its ballroom and foyer area after undergoing a $2.9 million renovation financed by development firm XLD Group. The redesign ushers in the coming season by inviting guests to discover a new hospitality experience, hotel officials said. “The new 7,000 square-foot grand ballroom will enhance the […]
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Sonnedix sells Puerto Rico solar operations to ArcLight’s Infinigen platform
November 12, 2021
Nearly 10 years after breaking ground on its solar energy operations in Puerto Rico, global independent power producer Sonnedix announced the sale of 100% of its interest in its local operation to ArcLight’s Infinigen renewables platform. The financial terms of the transaction were undisclosed. The transaction includes Sonnedix USA Ltd, Sonnedix Solar Puerto Rico, Sonnedix […]
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Managing environmental risks is a necessity for businesses
November 12, 2021
The management of environmental risks, more than a duty, is a necessity. Many companies have made this a priority understanding that losses related to environmental pollution constitute a direct impact on the financial stability of the business. For nearly four decades. AIG has been delivering environmental insurance solutions to businesses of all sizes. At AIG, […]
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CPA, EDB mentoring program for small retailers begins
November 12, 2021
A healthy group of participants took part in the first orientation session under the new mentoring program for small retailers offered jointly by the Puerto Rico College of Certified Public Accountants and the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank. “With this agreement we ensure that participants have first-hand information from professionals with extensive experience to help […]
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CMA, Estudios Técnicos partner to help Puerto Rico towns prepare recovery plans
November 11, 2021
Professional consulting firms CMA Architects & Engineers LLC (CMA) and Estudios Técnicos Inc. (ETI) will collaborate with Puerto Rico municipal governments in the development of their recovery plans as part of the efforts of the Municipal Recovery Planning Program, they announced. The municipal recovery program subsidized with CDBG-DR funds, will not only provide the municipalities […]
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Creativity and tech are ‘key to present, future evolution’ of brands
November 11, 2021
The business world has evolved in such a way that, today, creativity and technology go hand in hand to achieve better results. These in turn bring innovative business solutions for clients. Faced with this reality, the de la Cruz Ogilvy advertising firm presented “Creativity + Technology, a new revenue stream,” a forum aimed at giving […]
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