Puerto Rico’s 1st hybrid weddings and events convention announced
March 11, 2021
Looking to boost the wedding and events industry in Puerto Rico’s economy, the first hybrid — combining in-person and virtual participation — convention will is slated to take place Mar. 19-20. The WeddingWaysPR Virtual Expo will be held at the Atlantic Lounge at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort from 10 […]
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Pirucho Co-op lands historic certification as Puerto Rico’s 1st renewable energy co-op
March 10, 2021
The San Salvador Energy Cooperative Pirucho Co-op in Caguas announced its certification as a renewable energy Co-operative from the Public Service Regulatory Board as it aims to continue the development of the San Salvador solar community in Caguas. “The community is proud,” said Feliciano Rodríguez-Domínguez, secretary of the Board of Directors of Pirucho Co-op. “The […]
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El Conquistador Resort to host job fair on Mar. 11-13
March 10, 2021
El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo will be hosting a job fair on Mar. 11-13 at the property, to recruit staff and independent contractors for different positions ahead of its early opening on May 21, 2021, General Manager Robert Holsten announced. “Our remodeling process continues at full steam. We’ve bet on Puerto Rico once again and […]
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Grupo Colón-Gerena renews alliance with Puerto Rican fisheries
March 10, 2021
Grupo Colón-Gerena announced a new alliance with the local fishermen’s collective, Grupo Puerto Rico, to buy their daily catch and offer a variety of seasonal fresh fish in Red Lobster restaurants as part of the ongoing commitment to support for local products. It is estimated that as part of the alliance, more than 300 pounds […]
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P3 Authority confirms 2 new projects in pipeline
March 9, 2021
Puerto Rico’s P3 Authority unveiled two new projects that are in the evaluation phase, involving the island’s Treasury Department and government-run regional airports. During a presentation to the media, P3 Authority Executive Director Fermín Fontanés said the Treasury Department is seeking to modernize and optimize the agency’s collection processes, taxpayer services and its call center. […]
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Uber Eats reports 45% increase in food orders from Aug. ’20-Jan. ’21
March 9, 2021
Online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats reported a 45% increase in orders from Puerto Rico’s supermarkets and convenience stores between August 2020 and January 2021. “Among the items most-ordered by Puerto Ricans were beer and ice cream,” said Carolina Coto, Uber’s head of communications for the Caribbean and Central America. The company also […]
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Puerto Rico tech co.’s highlight gender diversity on Int’l Women’s Day
March 9, 2021
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Mar. 8, two of Puerto Rico’s major technology companies have reiterated their continued commitment to providing a safe workplace for women. Liberty Communications of Puerto Rico, one of the island’s leading communications and entertainment providers, highlighted four key women from their leadership team during a virtual summit hosted […]
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El Yunque National Forest upholding reservation system for visitors
March 9, 2021
The Forest Service announced that it will continue to manage the main recreation areas along the El Yunque National Forest’s Road 191 using a reservation system for both on-island residents and off-island visitors. El Yunque is experiencing high visitation during the traditionally busy spring and summer seasons, and capacity is limited, park officials said. “Please […]
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Small inn owners call on tourism sector to enforce rules of conduct
March 8, 2021
The members of the Puerto Rico Small Inn and Tourism Owners Association called on the island’s more than 6,000 tourism-related businesses “to comply with their civic responsibility and promote respect for new coexistence norms related to COVID-19, in and around their businesses.” They insisted that “irresponsible behavior is not exclusive to foreign visitors, and that […]
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’21 Tax Season: Benefits of an IRA account
March 8, 2021
Are you looking to save for your retirement, or do you need a tool that gives you tax relief? An IRA account can help you save for your retirement and at the same time receive a tax relief you need. Here are some of the benefits you will receive with an IRA account: It is […]
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USDA-NRCS opens ’21 Caribbean Area Partners for Conservation funding call
March 8, 2021
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that the NRCS Caribbean Area Partners for Conservation Funding call has been posted to Grants.gov and is open for applications through May 31, 2021. The NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2021 will be up to $450,000. The purpose of […]
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Op-Ed: What’s happening to Puerto Rico’s public schools is like another natural disaster
March 8, 2021
Escuela Superior Madame Luchetti sits in the heart of Condado, surrounded by luxury condominiums offering breathtaking views of Condado Beach. The school’s electric blue columns and period details evoke an image of grandeur now lost to broken windows, graffiti, and uncut grass. Designed in 1906 by famed Puerto Rican architect Antonin Nechodoma, Madame Luchetti is […]
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PRASA invests $29M in water infrastructure projects in Northwestern towns
March 5, 2021
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is investing $29 million in all of the infrastructure improvement projects it has planned for the towns of Arecibo, Hatillo, Camuy, Quebradillas, Lares, Utuado and Jayuya. In a meeting with the mayors and elected legislators from the municipalities, PRASA Executive President Doriel Pagán-Crespo, said the improvements include […]
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Retail sector must adapt to changing consumer habits due to COVID-19
March 5, 2021
Changes in retail consumption habits were the focus of the Puerto Rico Retailers Association (ACDET, in Spanish) annual forum, entitled “The Next Generation of Retail, Are You Ready?” Online sales, which have picked up in response to restrictive measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19, are forcing retailers to look at security tools and […]
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AAFAF disburses $21M in excess sales tax collections to 40 municipalities
March 5, 2021
The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) authorized the disbursement of $21.2 million of the excess of the Sales and Use Tax Redemption Fund (SUT, in Spanish) to 40 towns. AAFAF Executive Director Omar Marrero said the excesses identified from the SUT Redemption Fund available to municipalities may be disbursed to cover, […]
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