University of Puerto Rico gets $213K grant to support entrepreneurs crippled by COVID-19
April 12, 2021
The University of Puerto Rico’s (UPR) Center to Foster Innovation and Commercialization, known as I+CARE program, has received $212,828 from the Economic Development Administration’s “Scaling Pandemic Resilience Through Innovation and Technology” (SPRINT) Challenge, the federal agency announced. The UPR will get another $53,281 in local matching funds, the EDA announced. The I+CARE program “will adapt […]
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American Red Cross Puerto Rico launches long-term earthquake recovery program
April 12, 2021
The American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter, along with Esperanza para la Vejez, Sage Puerto Rico, Cooperativa de Farmacias Puertorriqueñas (COOPharma) and the Coordinadora Paz para la Mujer is kicking off its long-term recovery program for the southwest municipalities that were affected by the earthquakes last year. Esperanza para la Vejez and Coopharma will deliver […]
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Op-Ed: Airbnb reinforces existing measures to help reduce, detect, respond to safety issues
April 12, 2021
Fostering belonging, building trust, and helping to keep our community safe are foundational to Airbnb’s business and are some of the reasons we have grown to more than 5.6 million active listings globally. We place a high priority on the safety of the hosts and guests on our platform, as well as their homes and […]
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DDEC’s Workforce Development Program has funds to train new, existing workers
April 12, 2021
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s (DDEC, in Spanish) Workforce Development Program announced the availability of funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for employers interested in training their workforce. These trainings allow employees to update their skills and retain their jobs, DDEC Secretary Manuel Cidre said. In addition, these trainings benefit the […]
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CDCoop, Agriculture partner to promote creation of agro-co-ops
April 12, 2021
The Cooperative Development Commission (CDCoop) and the Department of Agriculture signed an agreement to launch a series of initiatives to promote the incorporation of agricultural cooperatives, agro-entrepreneurship and the promotion of the cooperative model among farmers on the island. The collaborative agreement signed by CDCoop Commissioner Glorimar Lamboy-Torres and Agriculture Secretary Ramón González, establishes that […]
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T- Mobile unveils #5GFORAll plan, as it blankets 80% of Puerto Rico
April 9, 2021
Wireless carrier T-Mobile will be giving customers a free upgrade to 5G through its #5GFORAll plan, as it continues to expand its next-generation network across Puerto Rico. The carrier has achieved more than 80% of network coverage in all areas of the 78 municipalities, including Vieques and Culebra in the past year. Jorge Martel, general […]
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LUMA breaks ground on $10M training facility in Canóvanas
April 9, 2021
Company executives and government officials broke ground on the future LUMA College for Technical Training, a $10 million training facility being funded by LUMA parent companies ATCO and Quanta Services. Assessments, onboarding and workforce development are already underway at the LUMA College site, which will become fully operational in phases over the next few months […]
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Op-Ed: Contractor that promised savings set to exceed budget even before taking over
April 9, 2021
Puerto Rico’s key electrical system privatization initiative has been a long-shot to save money for the people of Puerto Rico — and the odds are getting longer, according to an analysis of the 15-year contract with LUMA Energy and its proposed budgets for the next three years. An Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis […]
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US Dept. of Labor awards $100K to One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico Inc.
April 9, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of $100,000 to One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico Inc. to expand its fidelity bonding program, which supports employers that hire workers considered “at-risk” due to prior involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as those in recovery for substance abuse. These workers often face […]
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AAFAF opens applications for summer internship
April 9, 2021
The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) announced it has opened the call for applications for its José M. Berrocal Summer Internship, a work and learning space that promotes research and professional development of university students of law, finance, economics and accounting. The mission of the AAFAF summer internship is to promote […]
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Popular unveils ‘new and improved’ PREMIA loyalty program
April 9, 2021
To continue offering services that respond to the needs and preferences of its customers, Popular announced the launch of its “new and improved” PREMIA loyalty program. It features a new digital platform that provides a better points redemption experience through any device, said Solimar Cedeño, vice president of Individual Credit at Popular. “We’re very excited […]
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MCS donates tablets to Acción Social de Puerto Rico, trains on benefits of tech
April 9, 2021
Insurance provider MCS recently reached a collaborative agreement with nonprofit organization Acción Social de Puerto Rico (ASPR), donating 102 tablets and training time for participants at the Centros de Servicios Múltiples para el Adulto Mayor facility. Participants will be able to take advantage of the services and virtual workshops offered by the entity and learn […]
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FEMA earmarks $18.4M to repair Roberto Clemente Stadium in Carolina
April 8, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved an obligation of some $18.4 million for permanent repairs to the Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium, a sports facility managed by the Municipality of Carolina. Aside from its sociocultural importance, the home of professional baseball’s Carolina Giants team “plays a very important role in Carolina’s economy,” the federal agency […]
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SBA to open application cycle for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants today
April 8, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration will officially open the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application website at noon today for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums and movie theaters, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers and talent representatives to apply for critical economic relief, as those eligible entities are some of the first […]
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Op-Ed: Electrical system contract winner selected based on identical scores, identical mistakes
April 8, 2021
An objective analysis of the award of a 15-year privatization contract for Puerto Rico’s electrical system to LUMA Energy raises numerous red flags about the integrity of the process. LUMA is scheduled to take over the non-generation functions of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) on June 1, including transmission, distribution, billing, customer service, […]
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