Combate Beach Resort to reopen July 1 with new safety standards
May 19, 2020
Following a “substantial investment” to strengthen its quality and safety systems, the Combate Beach Resort hotel in Cabo Rojo is preparing to reopen its doors on July 1, 2020, following new standards in response to COVID-19, hotel officials said. The hotel is adopting new technologies and better health education and awareness, in line with the […]
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Census Bureau to deliver ’20 Census questionnaires in Puerto Rico
May 19, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state and local health officials, will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Puerto Rico this week. This is done in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address. The Census Bureau began hand-delivering […]
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FEMA assigns $5.4M to Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Admin.
May 18, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated nearly $5.4 million in funds for emergency measures and permanent work projects to repair hospitals and healthcare facilities managed by the Puerto Rico Mental Health and Anti-Addiction Services Administration, known as ASSMCA, by its Spanish acronym. Among the 50 approved projects, $2.4 million has been assigned for eight […]
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DDB Latina execs: Brands must focus on long-term solutions during pandemic
May 18, 2020
DDB advertising agency executives from Singapore and China, countries that went through the COVID-19 pandemic before it reached this side of the world, said experience has taught them that businesses must start focusing on long-term solutions, not just what works today. In a virtual presentation in coordination with DDB Latina Puerto Rico David Tang, CEO […]
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Puerto Rico Products Assoc. has new president, Board
May 18, 2020
Banking industry professional Aysha Issa has been elected the Puerto Rico Products Association’s new president, responsible for overseeing the work of the organization for the next year. During an electronic vote, the trade group’s members also selected a new board of directors, and all were sworn-in by Judge Mari Tere Colón-Domínguez over the weekend. “I […]
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Local hotel chain implements ‘rigorous protocols’ to fight COVID-19
May 18, 2020
International Hospitality Enterprises is implementing “rigorous protocols” to address the COVID-19 pandemic at its six hotels and two casinos, company president José M. Suárez confirmed. “For us at IHE, the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers is a priority, which is why we comply with the highest standards that regulate our industry” […]
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Puerto Rico Gov. Vázquez unveils plan to disburse $2.2B CARES Act funds
May 15, 2020
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez will sign an Executive Order that adopts the Strategic Disbursement Plan of the $2.2 billion from the Coronavirus Relief Fund created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The document, prepared in accordance with the parameters established by the U.S. Department of Treasury, contains dozens of […]
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Convention Center District to launch virtual live entertainment events
May 15, 2020
The Convention Center District Authority, which runs the Puerto Rico Convention Center and the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, will launch — as early as this weekend — a series of live, virtual entertainment events that people will be able to enjoy from their homes. The events follow the approval of a special waiver by Gov. […]
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Evertec opens call for 6th edition of scholarship program
May 15, 2020
In an effort to strengthen its commitment to support students heading toward a career in the industry of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Evertec announced the 6th edition of its scholarship program. This year, the company hopes to help students continue their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in universities island wide, executives said. Applicants […]
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Op-Ed: Cleaning, disinfecting high contact surfaces key to reopening businesses
May 15, 2020
Before occupants return to a building that has been vacated for a significant period of time, building owners, managers and operators should complete a variety of pre-return checks, tasks, and assessments to ensure a healthy and safe environment, and to guarantee the continuity of operations. On this next phase of recovery, companies should focus on […]
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Walmart supports growth of Bon Bini Bakery in Mayagüez
May 15, 2020
Puerto Rican company Bon Bini Bakery, manufacturer of traditional sweets, has achieved a 35% increase in its annual sales and plans to continue expanding its manufacturing capacity and variety of products, driven by Walmart Puerto Rico’s support, it confirmed. Miguel Cruz, owner of Bon Bini Bakery that he started with his wife, Cristina Vélez in […]
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Puerto Rico towns to get a $185M credit line to continue operating through COVID-19
May 14, 2020
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced it authorized a $185 million short-term liquidity facility to help Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities offset the timing of expected receipt of property tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility would be made by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the Municipal Revenue Collection […]
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Pre18 opens application round to help Puerto Rican startups get to market
May 14, 2020
Puerto Rican companies interested in strengthening their product to reach the market or increase their sales have the chance to apply to parallel18’s pre-accelerator program, pre18, which will run for 12 weeks starting in November. The program –– whose last call received more than 250 applications –– was founded in 2017 as part of the […]
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Puerto Rican firm to offer free mandatory courses to reopen businesses
May 14, 2020
Self Learning Solutions Tech (SLSTECH), a Puerto Rican firm specializing in distance learning courses, will offer mandatory courses on protection against COVID19 to reopen businesses, locations and offices free of charge through May 31, it announced. “We’re contributing to a safer reopening by certifying employers free of charge so that they can restart their businesses,” […]
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Puerto Rico Telecom Alliance donates face masks to Police Dept.
May 14, 2020
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Alliance (APT, in Spanish) delivered 4,450 masks to the Puerto Rico Police, in an effort to contribute to their protection in the midst of the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Enrique Ortiz de Montellano, secretary of the APT and CEO of Claro Puerto Rico, and Pedro Andrés, past president of APT and […]
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