T-Mobile provides telecom equipment to Puerto Rico’s Olympic delegation
July 9, 2021
For more than 15 years, T-Mobile has provided uninterrupted support as the official communications provider of the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee. Earlier this week, the carrier delivered communication equipment to the delegation that will represent Puerto Rico at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. “At T-Mobile we’re proud to be an ally and sponsor of the […]
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NY-based firm invests $2M+ in Puerto Rico affordable senior housing
July 8, 2021
New York-based Community Development Trust, which provides long-term debt and equity capital for creating and preserving affordable housing across the US and its regions, announced its first equity investment in Puerto Rico. CDT, in partnership with Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS), has invested $2.25 million to preserve a combined 235 units in Villa Esperanza […]
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USDA awards $303K to rural water projects in Puerto Rico
July 8, 2021
Two communities in the town of Aguas Buenas have been awarded a combined $303,000 to modernize their rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure systems, the US Department of Agriculture announced. The funds are part of a global $307 million allocation granted across the US mainland and Puerto Rico and are part of a bipartisan infrastructure […]
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Liberty Latin America releases 1st ‘ESG’ report
July 8, 2021
Liberty Latin America released its inaugural ESG report outlining its commitment to environment, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices across its operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The ESG report covers metrics for 2020 and is available on the company’s website. “On behalf of all our employees at Liberty Latin America, I’m proud to present […]
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GM Sectec expands cybersecurity services to Iraq
July 8, 2021
Cybersecurity firm GM Sectec announced the expansion of its services to Iraq with the commencement of the card production certification process for a card embossing company in that country. “We’re pleased to begin business on the other side of the world, starting in Iraq, a country well known for its rich history and oil-based economy, […]
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Isla Borinquen LLC to build $12M dry dock in San Juan
July 7, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority has selected local firm Isla Borinquen LLC, headed by Baseball Hall of Famer Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez, to develop, finance, build and operate a $12 million dry dock facility at Pier 15 in San Juan. The facility will offer maintenance, repair, and appraisals of commercial vessels and yachts. The project could […]
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9th generation of P18 program picks 40 startups, 57% are from Puerto Rico
July 7, 2021
Parallel18’s international acceleration program for startups, P18, announced the selection of the 40 companies that will be part of its ninth generation, headed by businesses established in Puerto Rico. The initiative, part of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, offers entrepreneurs from around the world, access to high-quality business education, financing, and networking […]
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Op-Ed: Importing community must comply with federal requirements
July 7, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recommends the importing community to ensure articles imported in preparation to the Hurricane season complies with all US import requirements. Nearly four years after Hurricanes Irma and María pounded Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, leaving some in the dark for almost a year, frustration over the island’s still-fragile power supply is […]
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Gov’t opens application process for towns to apply for recovery funding
July 7, 2021
Looking to continue steering Puerto Rico toward economic impact after COVID-19’s impact, the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) has opened the application process for municipalities to receive federal allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act. Under the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, $1.55 billion was allocated for the 78 municipalities and […]
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Puerto Rico Health Dept. launches online platform to manage patient data
July 6, 2021
The Puerto Rico Health Department unveiled the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange, a platform through which the agency seeks to establish new technological solutions to streamline patient care procedures. This tool allows a patient’s medical information to be made available to doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other organizations when health care is required, Health Secretary Carlos […]
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Bayer Crop Science expands ‘Programa Siembra’ farming education program
July 6, 2021
After concluding two projects with the Southern Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce last week, Bayer Crop Science announced it is taking its “Programa Siembra” agricultural education program for adults to communities in Ponce and Mayagüez this summer. Starting this week, “Programa Siembra” is offering two new projects in Ponce. One is for teens and young […]
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SBA grants $1.2M under Shuttered Venue Operators program in PR
July 5, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration updated the list of grant recipients in Puerto Rico under its Shuttered Venue Operators program, which as of June 28, included nine local businesses that have received a combined $1.2 million. The data shows that 2,390 grants have been awarded nationally totaling approximately $1.5 billion, with the average award size […]
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El Yunque keeps reservation system to manage summertime capacity
July 5, 2021
Traditionally, El Yunque has peak visitation in the summer, especially in July. The Forest Service will continue the advanced recreation system in Recreation.gov to manage forest capacity in the main recreation area along Road 191. Managing crowds in the Forest is further challenged by the pandemic. Other public lands across the nation, are also experiencing […]
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Bluetide Puerto Rico holds 1st conference to boost island’s ‘Blue Economy’
July 2, 2021
As part of “The BLUEtide Initiative,” one of eight strategic initiatives of Puerto Rico’s Hurricane María Disaster and Economic Recovery Plan, nonprofit organization Bluetide Puerto Rico, backed by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), is hosting an event inviting entrepreneurs to make the most out of the ocean waters. The “Blue Economy” […]
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Oversight Board certifies Puerto Rico’s 1st compliant General Fund budget
July 2, 2021
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced the certification of the first compliant general fund budget submitted by the government of Puerto Rico, a key element of the consolidated Fiscal 22 budget. Gov. Pedro Pierluisi signed the $10.1 billion General Fund budget adopted and submitted by the Puerto Rico Legislature. The Oversight […]
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