The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority confirmed that the $4 million in upgrades underway at the Quebrada filtration plant in the northern town of Camuy will be completed in about a year. PRASA President Doriel Pagán said the project calls for optimizing the water treatment process, providing an increase in clarification, filtration and disinfection […]
As we returned to post-pandemic daily life, the ability of the workplace to adapt to a digital world became more important. Adapting to new work styles, such as remote work, real-time collaboration between diverse locations, and different use of mobile devices for business continuity was critical for organizations in recent months. Ricoh Puerto Rico, with […]
US Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for the positions of officer, border patrol agent and air interdiction and maritime interdiction agents in select localities throughout the continental United States, the agency announced. To answer questions and inquiries, CBP will have an orientation table at Plaza Las Americas from June 24-26. Register for this event via this link. Applying […]
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Federal Register notice governing the use of $2 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for electric power system enhancements and improvements for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The publication of this notice is the latest in a series […]
More than two weeks into its management of Puerto Rico’s electrical system, private contractor LUMA Energy is not off to a good start. Frequent power outages and service delays have tested the patience of an already over-burdened customer base since LUMA Energy took control of the island’s electric system in a privatization switchover on June […]
One Alliance Insurance Corp. has earned a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A-Exceptional from Demotech Inc., a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of independent, regional, and specialty insurers, the company announced. This level of FSR is assigned to insurers that have an exceptional financial stability related to maintaining positive surplus as […]
Aware of the high amount of talent in search of a job, Puerto Rican construction company West LLC is opening its doors to new young talent, adults and professionals, with or without experience, interested in working in the industry across Puerto Rico. The company, which is marking its 50th anniversary, currently has about 120 employees […]
The Puerto Rican diaspora is a critical audience for Discover Puerto Rico, which continually reaches this segment of the community, keeping it informed about entry requirements and the latest health and safety guidelines. To achieve this, the island’s Destination Marketing Organization seeks creative ways to reach the diaspora and forging partnerships with key community organizations […]
The pandemic has impacted everyone’s life, including blood availability in Puerto Rico. According to Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation, a subsidiary of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust, thousands of people need blood every day. Last year, PRCCI joined forces with the three blood banks in Puerto Rico — Mutual Services Blood […]
Lincoln will debut its first global fully electric vehicle next year, the first step toward electrifying its entire portfolio of vehicles by the end of the decade. The new electric vehicle will debut as the brand celebrates its 100th anniversary next year and accelerates growth in North America and China, the company confirmed. By mid-decade, […]
Do you want to earn payments to expand conservation activities on your farm? Or are you an organic farmer or transitioning to organic? The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is holding a second signup period for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for both conventional and organic farmers. The application deadline is July 16, 2021, […]
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3) is “focused on reaching the goal to allocate the $4 billion in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on or before Oct. 31. Agency Executive Director Manuel Laboy rejected comments that the funds are at risk. “We’re working full […]
Insurance company Cooperativa de Seguros Múltiples de Puerto Rico announced the start of construction of its new $3 million San Juan metropolitan area branch, located on the same campus as its headquarters in Río Piedras. The new offices slated to open during the first quarter of 2022 will generate 40 direct jobs and 30 indirect […]
This edition of Climbing the Corporate ladder features executive appointments in several industries, namely banking, a ride-share company and an accounting firm. FirstBank announces trio of new executivesFirstBank CEO Aurelio Alemán announced the following appointments to the institution’s executive group: Sara Álvarez, as executive vice president and general counsel; Juan Carlos Pavía, as executive vice […]
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott granted the Flamboyan Foundation a $3 million donation to support the Flamboyan Arts Fund, an initiative that preserves, amplifies and sustains the arts community in Puerto Rico. “We are grateful to MacKenzie Scott for this investment in the work we have been doing since 2018 to protect Puerto Rico’s rich artistic heritage,” […]
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