P.R. Vector Control Unit unveils study on insecticide resistant-mosquitoes
September 26, 2019
The Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU) took part in the 49th Annual Conference of the Society for Vector Ecology (SOVE), when it revealed the results of studies conducted by Unit scientists that reveal a resistance of mosquitoes to traditional insecticides. The event, promoted by SOVE, a professional organization founded more than 50 years ago, […]
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P.R. Tourism Co. nabs ‘Overcoming Adversity’ award during int’l convention
September 26, 2019
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. received the first prize in the “Overcoming Adversity” category during the World Routes 2019 convention, a worldwide aviation event held in the city of Adelaine, Australia. “Having faced three unprecedented crises between 2016 and 2017, the organization implemented crises recovery management plan that included restoring core flights and re-establishing international […]
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TecnoAbuelos launches workshops to teach technology to people 50+
September 26, 2019
TecnoAbuelos, a firm dedicated to offering digital education, is opening a call to nonprofit organizations that have active groups of adults over 50 who wish to learn the efficient management of smartphones and tablets through group workshops. The “Get on the digital route… Including technology to your lifestyle” event aims to benefit 10 organizations islandwide […]
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Mitigation plans for coastal municipalities exclude dealing with sargassum
September 25, 2019
By Rafael R. Díaz-Torres | Center for Investigative Journalism The awareness that the governments of coastal municipalities and the central government have about sargassum and the challenges that this marine species present to communities, ecosystems and businesses has not been enough to integrate how it will be managed in the mitigation plans prepared by the […]
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U.S. Transportation OKs $13.7M in infrastructure grants to P.R. airports
September 24, 2019
The Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $13.7 million to finance infrastructure improvement projects at nine airports throughout the island. The funding is part of $3.18 billion set aside through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for airports across the United States and its territories. “This significant investment in airport improvements in Puerto Rico will fund construction and rehabilitation […]
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Dawn Foods completes sale of P.R. distribution center to Able Sales Co.
September 24, 2019
Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Foods today announced the sale of its Puerto Rico distribution operation to Able Sales Company, a supplier of sweeteners and ingredients to the food and pharmaceutical industries on the island. The financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. “We’re excited by the synergies created by teaming up with Dawn,” […]
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Industrial sector kicks off manufacturing week at Medtronic in Juncos
September 24, 2019
Medtronic’s facilities in Juncos served as the stage to kick off Manufacturing Week 2019, an annual event organized by the Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX) with support from the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co, and the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association. The events will take place from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4 under the theme “Developing […]
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Piloto 151, Evertec launch speaker series on female tech leaders in P.R./LatAm
September 24, 2019
With the purpose of increasing women’s participation in the technology sector, Piloto 151, with its series Womentechover, and Evertec, announced the launch of a speaker series in Puerto Rico and Latin America to highlight the stories of female leaders in the industry who can serve as role models and help move the diversity needle. The […]
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Op-Ed: Selling or selling out
September 24, 2019
Certain words like lawyer, tax, developer, privatization, gentrification, and a host of others, often elicit negative responses in people. Many have experienced or witnessed undesirable outcomes at the hands of, or results from, some of these nouns. This generalization provides a huge disservice to any and all rational discourse. The noun is not the determinant of […]
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Polytechnic University receives $329K grant from U.S. gov’t
September 24, 2019
The Polytechnic University has received a $329,086 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, an office affiliated with U.S. Department of Commerce, to launch the “Capstone Startup Skills Initiative” pilot program. This program will offer an opportunity for several faculty members from the Georgia Institute of Technology to visit the island during the month of […]
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AT&T completes 700+ network upgrades in P.R. for better access to mobile internet
September 24, 2019
AT&T completed more than 700 upgrades to its wireless network in Puerto Rico from January through August, to provide better reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for customers and FirstNet subscribers, the carrier confirmed. From 2016 to 2018, AT&T invested nearly $350 million in its Puerto Rico wireless and wired networks, the carrier said. The […]
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P.R. to host CAPA Americas Aviation & LCCs Summit in ’20
September 24, 2019
CAPA – Centre for Aviation, a global market intelligence firm for the aviation and travel industry, announced the return of the CAPA Americas Aviation & LCCs Summit in 2020, with the 6th annual event to convene in San Juan, May 7-8, 2020. With the Puerto Rico Tourism Company as the main sponsor, the Summit will […]
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Local co. Amasar nabs ‘Entrepreneurial Spirit award during pre18 DemoDay
September 23, 2019
Parallel18, the global business accelerator operating since 2015, carried out the pre18’s second-generation DemoDay where more than 30 local companies presented their products and services. During the event, six companies received awards in different categories. Amasar won the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award sponsored by the Business Council of Latin America. This award recognizes a company that […]
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Evertec awards 135 scholarships to STEM students in P.R./LatAm
September 23, 2019
Evertec Inc. has awarded 135 scholarships to outstanding students from Puerto Rico and Latin America. In the past five years, Evertec has granted more than $500,000 in scholarships to students who are pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees at more than 25 universities. The Evertec Scholarship Program, which is now celebrating its fifth anniversary, supports […]
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Op-Ed: How to improve process management with adequate resources, tech
September 23, 2019
The issue of information portability resonates, this time highlighting the importance of internal processes in every operation. These are those steps that, when optimized, facilitate workflows, transparency, agility and operational efficiency. The proliferation of smart devices and technologies in the workplace increase customer expectations when it comes to speed and accuracy in the provision of […]
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