Young entrepreneurs from Ponce win Lemonade Day ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ ’21
August 12, 2021
Siblings Idian and Jariel Estrella — ages 12 and 9, respectively — founders and owners of the Limonadas con Amor y Propósito lemonade stand won the Lemonade Day Puerto Rico Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the nonprofit announced. More than 1,000 children participated in the third edition of the Lemonade Day Puerto Rico youth entrepreneurship […]
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Survey: Business travelers believe pandemic, travel restrictions have affected job effectiveness
August 11, 2021
A new survey released by insurance firm Chubb concluded that business travelers around the world believe the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions have negatively impacted their effectiveness on the job as well as the ability of their employers to develop business, serve clients and maintain business relationships. Furthermore, business travelers said they “have personally missed traveling […]
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Op-Ed: The planet’s red alert
August 11, 2021
Floods in Germany, wildfires in California, historic droughts in the western United States and Brazil, sargassum tides on the shores of Caribbean beaches, extreme heat in eastern Canada and Great Britain. These are just some of the effects that human life has on the planet. It is estimated that by the year 2100 heat waves […]
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Oriental unveils online mortgage application platform
August 11, 2021
Aware of the high demand for mortgages and to expedite the process of qualifying for a mortgage loan, Oriental has developed a new digital solution for the benefit of those who are applying for a mortgage or refinancing a property. The new option streamlines the mortgage prequalification process, provides information about the process, and provides […]
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Holberton Puerto Rico to open new coding school in Santurce
August 11, 2021
Holberton Puerto Rico announced it will officially inaugurate its new school in Santurce on Aug. 12th during its first in-person Open House. The event is expected to attract people interested in pursuing a career in software development, officials said. Those attending will have the chance to learn how Holberton offers the opportunity to become a […]
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Discover Puerto Rico launches campaign to promote island’s off-the-beaten-path locations
August 10, 2021
Discover Puerto Rico has partnered with local influencers, municipalities, and the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) to identify eight off-the-beaten-path locations across the island, and is challenging visitors and locals to find them through a series of clues shared on its website and social media channels. “Travelers have developed a newfound appreciation for […]
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Puma Energy invests $11M to open 20 new Super7 convenience stores in ’21
August 10, 2021
Puma Energy has invested $11 million to open 20 new Super7 convenience stores throughout Puerto Rico this year, said Mario Sierra, general manager for Puma in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. At present, the gasoline retailer operates a total of 45 of its convenience stores islandwide, where it offers basic goods, prepared breakfast, […]
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Small inn owners: Executive Order falls short in two areas for tourism sector
August 9, 2021
The Puerto Rico Association of Owners of Small Inns and Tourism said the most recent Executive Order related to COVID-19 falls short on two key aspects, which they believe should be considered to “strengthen and improve the effectiveness of its implementation” in the sector. The owners of small inns (known as “paradores”) believe that based […]
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Schneider Electric develops $1.2M renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico
August 9, 2021
Schneider Electric announced work on projects to redesign and rebuild renewable energy infrastructure in federal buildings in the Caribbean that were destroyed by Category 5 hurricanes in 2017 to make them able to withstand those hurricanes in time for the 2022 season. Specifically, the projects focus on rebuilding systems that delivered renewable solar energy to St. […]
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Uber Rent debuts in Puerto Rico
August 9, 2021
Rideshare app Uber announced the availability of Uber Rent, a new platform for users to reserve and rent a car. Uber Rent joins the platform, which now centralizes its several modalities in one single app. The user has access to a range of options, including mobility with Uber, food orders and essential purchases and others […]
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Pep Boys opens 1st ever service center on US military base in Puerto Rico on silver anniversary
August 9, 2021
Pep Boys, an automotive service provider and retailer of commercial and do-it-yourself parts in Puerto Rico, is marking 25 years since expanding to serve the island, where it is now opening of a new Service and Tire Center at the U.S. military installation at Fort Buchanan. Its first-ever service center on US military base will provide […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico reports $360M in revenue for 2Q21
August 6, 2021
Liberty Puerto Rico closed the second quarter and first half of the year with growth in subscriber additions and income as it continues to integrate its mobile operations. The company reported revenues of $360 million for the second quarter and $722 million for the first six months of 2021 ending in June. Liberty also reported […]
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Puerto Rico tourism authorities launch ‘Return the Love’ campaign
August 6, 2021
Looking to promote the development of tourism in a “safe, healthy, and responsible way,” the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Aerostar, and Discover Puerto Rico outlined a collaborative strategy to launch the new tourist orientation effort “Return the Love.” This initiative seeks to show the visitor the natural, historical and cultural benefits that Puerto Rico offers […]
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Kinesis Foundation gets $100K donation from AbbVie Puerto Rico
August 6, 2021
Kinesis Foundation received a $100,000 donation from biopharmaceutical company AbbVie Puerto Rico to support economically challenged students with academic excellence. The agreement between both entities will benefit students from 10th to 12th grade in Barceloneta and Jayuya. Twenty-five students from each town will receive financial support. Students participating the Bright Stars Program will receive the […]
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FEMA allocates $1.7M for regional airport rehabilitation projects already underway
August 5, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $1.7 million for the repair of regional airports throughout the island. The funds are destined for permanent repairs in the airports of Aguadilla, Ceiba, Culebra, Mayagüez and San Juan (Isla Grande), the federal agency confirmed. The Puerto Rico Ports Authority has reported that passenger split among […]
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