Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción launches 12th call for social sector internship
October 19, 2021
Nonprofit Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción (MPA) has launched a call for its 12th annual PARACa social action internship, in alliance with AmeriCorps VISTA, and PARACa summer 2022. The deadline to submit the application for the annual internship is Oct. 30, 2021 and the summer edition will be open until Feb. 28, 2022. This project targets […]
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Medical Cannabis Regulatory Board OKs freeze on license fees for doctors
October 19, 2021
The Medical Cannabis Regulatory Board recently approved a moratorium on the payment of license fees for physicians in Puerto Rico who wish to register or renew their authorization to recommend medical cannabis treatment to patients. This action resulted from a “weighted analysis” of the current situation related to the limited availability of doctors authorized to […]
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Medtronic launches program to recognize healthcare workers who ‘inspire’
October 18, 2021
Medical technology company Medtronic plc announced the launch of “Inspiradores,” a recognition program to honor and celebrate health workers in Latin America through life stories. The launch coincides with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) designation of 2021 as the “International year of health and care workers.” In its inaugural year, the “Inspiradores” program will recognize […]
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Liberty partners with PARE Committee to fight gender violence
October 18, 2021
Liberty Puerto Rico and the PARE Committee recently entered a partnership to reinforce and maximize the projection and dissemination of PARE Committee’s educational campaign against gender violence. The president of the PARE Committee and Family Department Secretary Carmen A. González-Magaz, along with executives from Liberty Puerto Rico and its parent company, Liberty Latin America, were […]
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Triple-S gets industry recognition for ’20 results
October 18, 2021
URAC, the accrediting entity specialized in health care, recently announced that Triple-S has been awarded the recognition of 2020 Pioneer, Leaders in Performance Measurement Recognition Program for its commitment to the quality of health services provided to its clients. “At Triple-S we’re focused on improving the insured’s experience through a continuous effort to achieve excellence […]
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FEMA approves $26.2M to rebuild Félix Millán stadium in Yabucoa
October 15, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it has awarded nearly $26.2 million to the municipality of Yabucoa to rebuild the Félix “Nacho” Millán baseball stadium. This obligation is an addition to the more than $41 million that has been allocated to the municipality to date for 61 other permanent work projects. “This obligation marks […]
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jetBlue’s ‘Bluericua’ aircraft adds San Juan’s 500-year anniversary emblem
October 15, 2021
The municipality of San Juan has taken its 500th anniversary to the skies through an agreement with jetBlue, which has emblazoned its ‘Bluericua’ aircraft with the celebration’s official emblem. The airline is now the event’s official carrier. “We’re very excited about this announcement that elevates the celebration of the 500 years of San Juan to […]
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Gov’t agencies to promote entrepreneurship after end of jobless benefits
October 14, 2021
The heads of the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank and the Labor Department signed a collaborative agreement to provide funding and grants from the Small Business Financing-CDBG-DR program to new and existing entrepreneurs who received unemployment and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits. People who qualify for the microentrepreneur financing program may receive up to $25,000 […]
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SME Marketing Summit to feature ‘citizens and brands with purpose’
October 14, 2021
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME, in Spanish) will host its SME Marketing Summit on Oct. 21, when under the slogan “Stop Marketing, Start Mattering,” it will present a new study entitled “Citizens and Brands with Purpose,” commissioned to Estudios Técnicos Inc. Anitza M. Cox, director of the firm’s analysis and social […]
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Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz returns to Plaza Las Américas
October 14, 2021
Medical cannabis health fair, Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz, will return to Plaza Las Américas with its 2021 edition Dec. 16-19 at the former Gap store location on the mall’s first level. Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz will have a special area for patients who come to request their license that will be approved on the spot by the […]
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Puerto Rico Food Bank, Bayer team up to deliver food boxes in Juana Díaz, Santa Isabel
October 14, 2021
Since the first week of April, the Puerto Rico Food Bank has been delivering food boxes to families at risk of facing of food insecurity in six communities in the towns of Juana Díaz and Santa Isabel. This effort is made possible through a grant from the Bayer Fund, the agricultural company’s philanthropic arm. Through […]
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Gov’t unveils new online platform to cut back bureaucracy
October 13, 2021
Puerto Rico government officials announced the launch of the “Identificación Electrónica de Acceso en Línea” platform, known as IDEAL, an online tool that connects public agencies, vowing to eliminate bureaucracy and streamlining processes that citizens and businesses get when submitting applications for certifications, services, contracts and permits. During a news conference, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said […]
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‘Christmas Car Preview’ showcases ‘most attractive cars’ of ’22
October 13, 2021
The Puerto Rico International Auto Show kicked off the “Christmas Car Preview presented by PRIAS,” featuring a collection of what it called “the most attractive vehicles of 2022, each of which is a gem and the perfect gift for a Merry Christmas on wheels.” The free event will run through Oct. 24 at Plaza Las […]
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DDEC grants tax exemptions incentives to young entrepreneurs in 15 towns
October 13, 2021
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s (DDEC, in Spanish) Office of Business Incentives announced it has granted tax exemption incentives to 25 young entrepreneurs from 15 municipalities throughout the island to develop new businesses. The agreements provide, for a period of three years, the following benefits: 100% exemption in the payment of tax on […]
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JCI opens nominations to select 10 people for the TOYP awards
October 13, 2021
The Puerto Rico Junior Chamber, which is a member of world youth organization the Junior Chamber International announced the opening for nominations for “The Outstanding Young Persons” awards, to select 10 exceptioinal young people for 2021 in Puerto Rico. The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 25, 2021, through the organization’s online form. Entries are […]
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