The Puerto Rico Ports Authority and LMA Aviation signed a 10-year lease for the use of facilities at the José Aponte de la Torre de Ceiba regional airport, it was announced. LMA Aviation is a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) that offers complete fuel services at that eastern-region airport, as well as ground handling services and […]
With an investment of $1.4 million and applying the “most advanced technology and infrastructure,” Puerto Rican global transportation and logistics services company, Prime Air Corp. began the construction of its second temperature-controlled warehouse in the cargo area of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The facility seeks to supply the growing demand from pharmaceutical companies […]
With more than $1 million invested in modernization improvements, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) upgraded the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) National Public Warning System (NPWS) facility in the Univision WKAQ-AM tower site in Cataño and tested it successfully. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, WKAQ radio hosts Ruben Sánchez and […]
As part of its commitment to the environment and the socio-economic development of the communities it serves, FirstBank recently developed an urban garden in collaboration with the Residentes Unidos de Barrio Obrero Marina, in the Caño Martín Peña community. Residents of the community worked hand in hand with a group of FirstBank volunteer employees in […]
The American Cancer Society of Puerto Rico recently conducted its 2021 CEOs Against Cancer Puerto Rico Chapter Special Meeting, which addressed the topic of a return to screening. Key ACS officers attended the meeting, including Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Inc., who presented the results of a survey conducted among cancer […]
As part of the activities to mark “Manufacturing Week 2021” locally and in the US mainland, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX), held a round table with business leaders, who discussed the opportunities and how the manufacturing of the future will be built. Leaders agreed that Puerto Rico needs to maintain the existing manufacturing industry, […]
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust in agreement with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) announced it will offer for the first time a professional certificate in emerging technologies. The session provides training, practice, and examination in emerging sectors such as cloud, IoT technology, blockchain and artificial intelligence. This certificate is […]
The Mennonite Health System unveiled its new Specialized Rehabilitation Unit at its Caguas hospital, which will soon begin to offer services to manage the recovery of patients whose functionality has been affected by a health condition. The hospital system also announced that a new and remodeled Intensive Care Unit is already in operation. Both projects […]
Nonprofit organizations ConPRmetidos and PROCAFE announced they will be hosting a coffee-picking event for the public on Sept. 21, 22, 23, and 26, at farms located in the municipalities of Adjuntas and Lares. With a $20 donation, participants will learn about coffee growing in Puerto Rico, visit a farm in the island’s central region, collect […]
The firm of electrical, mechanical and telecommunications infrastructure contractors, Bermúdez, Longo, Diaz-Massó (BLDM) received the “Diversity and Inclusion” award — one of the main recognitions granted by the Association of General Contractors in recent annual convention —for its efforts to include women and minorities into the construction industry workforce. BLDM, a local firm on its […]
MCS recently launched its “There’s an MCS health plan for everyone” campaign that highlights all the products the company offers for individuals and small businesses. With direct and group health plans, MCS has a variety of options for students, employees without health plan benefits, self-employed professionals, and specific plans for small and medium-sized businesses. MCS […]
The U.S Department of Transportation announced the allocation of $1.2 million from its Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection program (AMJP) to two Puerto Rico applicants. Aguadilla-based Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico LLC will get up to $1.2 million, with which it will protect 89 jobs, while ULD Services Corp. will get $40,560 to preserve three jobs. The […]
Academics and leaders of different educational institutions, as well as representatives of several business and government sectors drew up joint plans that will result in the development of the workforce and increase the competitiveness of Puerto Rico as an investment destination. The strategy was part of the “Academy Meets the Industry” roundtable at the General […]
With the slogan “Sácala del Parque,” (“Hit a home run”) parallel18’s pre-acceleration program, pre18, has opened a call for local companies interested in participating on its fourth generation. Startups will have until Oct. 12 to summit the online application form. The program, part of the Puerto Rico Science, Research and Technology Trust, is looking for […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is a collaboration from Grupo Guayacán, as part of its 25 Days of Giving campaign. “We assumed many things about what the deaf community needs,” said Alondra Toledo. “We had done interviews and market studies. We were looking for solutions to a problem.” In essence, what Alondra and Joel Josué Colón […]
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