P.R. Community Foundation grants $51K+ to 77 teachers in 20 towns
November 11, 2019
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation recently granted 77 mini-donations totaling $51,875 to public school teachers in 20 towns to reinforce literacy through active and creative student learning. The educators, who teach elementary, intermediate, and higher at 43 schools, received mini-donations of between $360 and $700 in funds granted by the Central Florida Foundation and the […]
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ICANN returns to P.R. to hold 1st public meeting of ’22
November 8, 2019
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced that San Juan has been selected as the location for the first ICANN Public Meeting of 2022. ICANN73 will be held March 5-10, 2022 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, organization officials said. ICANN holds three public meetings each calendar year in different regions of […]
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Google Arts & Culture teams up with Lin-Manuel Miranda to digitize P.R.’s heritage
November 8, 2019
In a new initiative, Google Arts & Culture has teamed up with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda Jr. and a network of museums in Puerto Rico to bring the island’s artworks together online for the first time. More than 350 artworks have been posted online, with dozens captured in ultra-high resolution by Google Arts & […]
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Op-Ed: Thoughts on the fist bump…
November 8, 2019
For some time now and for some unknown strange reason, I have noticed that more and more people are using the “fist bump” as a sign of a greeting. This action not only applies for your “run of the mill” buddies, but now for new acquaintances as well. It seems that the trustworthy handshake is […]
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De la Cruz nabs 3 Gold Clio, Silver Effie and a Lion award from Cannes
November 8, 2019
De la Cruz recently prevailed at important international competitions receiving three Gold Clio, a Silver Effie and a Lion from Cannes, which place the agency among the 20 most creative agencies from the Ogilvy network in the world. “Having the honor to get on stage one on one, with the world’s principal agencies such as […]
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Liberty P.R. reports $104.3M in 3Q19 revenue, up 4.7% year-over-year
November 7, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico reported revenue and subscriber growth for the third quarter and nine-month period ending on Sept. 30, 2019 and announced upcoming plans to launch new services by year’s end. In its report, the company revealed it added 6,300 customers in the third quarter and 33,100 so far this year. This growth was mainly […]
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Retailers optimistic about upcoming holiday shopping season
November 7, 2019
Although Puerto Rico’s retail sales registered a 14% increase in 2018, it has seen a 4% drop so far this year, which is why the sector emphasized the importance of the government’s decision to pay the Christmas bonus to public employees. Gov. Wanda Vázquez confirmed this week that public employees will receive their stipend, which […]
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Burlington opens 12th location in P.R. at Plaza Las Américas
November 7, 2019
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores announced the upcoming opening of its 12th store in Puerto Rico at Plaza Las Américas, on Nov. 15. The new 60,264 square-foot Burlington store will offer brand-name merchandise for the family and home, at low prices. This new store has hired approximately 200 associates, elevating its total employee roster to 1,000 […]
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JetBlue expands free entertainment lineup with launch of new onboard content partners
November 7, 2019
JetBlue is providing customers with more inflight entertainment options based on their feedback with the launch of its newest onboard offerings from Showtime, Spotify, Inscape and PressReader. Starting this month, customers onboard the airline’s HD touchscreen-equipped aircraft can access full seasons of shows from Showtime, podcasts from Spotify, the day’s biggest headlines from PressReader, curated […]
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Tourism industry showing potential as main player in P.R.’s economy
November 6, 2019
After the gradual recovery it showed after Hurricane María’s destruction to the island in 2017, the tourism industry is already exhibiting its potential to become a main player in Puerto Rico’s economic upturn, a study commissioned by the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association confirmed. Hotel registrations increased to 1.58 million in August 2019, compared […]
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P.R.’s post-disaster recovery presents an ‘urgent need for housing’
November 6, 2019
The current phase of Puerto Rico’s post-disaster recovery will be defined primarily by the urgent need for housing, a panel of local and international experts convened by the Center for a New Economy to discuss housing policy in post-disaster contexts. Federal funding, such as the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, will be instrumental […]
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Tech transfer key to innovation, opportunities for P.R.’s business sector
November 6, 2019
Global competition is exceedingly moving companies that want to continue developing need to improve and diversify their product and service offerings. To achieve that, it makes sense to invest time and effort to stay current. Such were some of the conclusions of a roundtable headed by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, the […]
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P.R. could quadruple labor productivity, boost GDP to 3.8% through AI adoption
November 6, 2019
Puerto Rico’s economy could “greatly benefit” at the structural level with the opportunities brought by technologies such as the cloud or artificial intelligence, which could boost its GDP to 3.8% in the next decade, according to a study presented by Microsoft Corp. “The impact of AI on the Puerto Rico labor market” is a study […]
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Supermercados Amigo pumps $7.8M to improve shopping experience at its 12 stores
November 6, 2019
Supermercados Amigo announced it invested $7.8 million in the remodeling of its 12 stores islandwide to improve the shopping experience through innovation. As part of the renovation, stores have new paint and signage on the outside and inside, as well as a mini deli area, refrigerators with fresh-cut fruits and a greater variety and quantity […]
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New Denny’s restaurant opens in Guaynabo, Santa Isabel is next
November 6, 2019
Family casual dining restaurant chain Denny’s announced the opening of its 15th location in Puerto Rico, in Guaynabo, and plans to open another establishment in Salinas next year, at a combined investment of $3 million. Marpor Corporation, the local franchisee and operator of Denny’s restaurants in Puerto Rico, said the new restaurant in Guaynabo is […]
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