World Bank Group to discontinue ‘Doing Business’ report
September 17, 2021
The World Bank Group confirmed it will discontinue its Doing Business report after data irregularities associated with the 2018 and 2020 editions were reported internally in June 2020. In a statement, the organization said “Trust in the research of the World Bank Group is vital. World Bank Group research informs the actions of policymakers, helps countries make better-informed […]
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Marvel designs public space to mark International Park(Ing) Day
September 17, 2021
Multidisciplinary architecture, landscape, urban and interior design firm Marvel will participate for the first time in today’s worldwide celebration of Park(ing) Day. As part of the event and for only one day, two parking spaces with parking meters along Ashford Avenue in Condado will be transformed into a public space to promote recreation and community […]
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500 families receive free microinsurance hurricane protection
September 17, 2021
Raincoat, a microinsurance technology company based on the island, partnered with the Puerto Rico Children and Youth Rights Network to provide free microinsurance financial protection against hurricanes to 500 low-income Puerto Rican families and Network participants. Raincoat creates technologies to provide adequate protection to people facing adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. The policy offers coverage of up to $1,000 a year. “This […]
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CNE: Puerto Rico economy dealing with 3 ‘systemic shocks’
September 16, 2021
Puerto Rico’s short term economic performance is “overshadowed by a large cloud of uncertainty,” as the island’s government concurrently addresses the impacts of three systemic shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic; Hurricane María; and the central government’s bankruptcy, said Sergio Marxuach, Center for a New Economy’s Policy Director and Editor of the think tank’s publication: The CNE […]
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LMA Aviation signs 10-yr. lease with Ports for Ceiba facility
September 16, 2021
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 […]
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Prime Air unveils plans for $1.4M temperature-controlled storage facility
September 16, 2021
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 […]
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FEMA tests alternate Public Warning System site in Puerto Rico
September 16, 2021
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 […]
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FirstBank supports food security with urban garden in Caño Martín Peña community
September 16, 2021
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 […]
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CEOs Against Cancer discusses COVID-19 impact on screening
September 16, 2021
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 […]
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Business leaders list opportunities for ‘manufacturing of the future’
September 15, 2021
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, […]
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Science Trust, ISACA unveil new certification in emerging technologies
September 15, 2021
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 […]
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Mennonite Health System inaugurates $6M projects in Caguas hospital
September 15, 2021
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 […]
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ConPRmetidos, PROCAFE hosting coffee-picking event
September 15, 2021
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 […]
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Contractors Bermúdez, Longo recognized for ‘diversity, inclusion’ practices
September 15, 2021
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 […]
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MCS offers benefits, products to fit needs of microenterprises
September 15, 2021
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 […]
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