Liberty LatAm picks TiVo to launch next-generation TV services in P.R.
September 16, 2019
Liberty Latin America has selected TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform to deliver “cutting-edge innovations” to its video customers in Puerto Rico, the companies announced. Over time, Liberty Latin America also plans to launch TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform in other markets across Latin America, TiVo executives confirmed. TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform enables Liberty Latin America to seamlessly transition to IPTV […]
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Med Center opens new $7M Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce
September 16, 2019
Med Center announced the opening of a new $7 million Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce to address of asthma, hypertension and diabetes issues, executives announced. “Med Center’s Chronic Conditions Clinic will provide the most advanced health care to control comorbid conditions of diabetes, hypertension and asthma in Puerto Rico,” said Med Center Executive Director Allan […]
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Op-Ed: Internet of Things and privacy, another challenge for anti-fraud systems
September 16, 2019
Those who saw “Eagle Eye,” an action thriller with Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan, must have had flea behind the ear. The 2008 film is about the whole team connected by a chip that can be accessed remotely, not always for the better. It also focuses on how all of our personal information is within […]
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Cape Air to relaunch San Juan to Nevis service in November
September 16, 2019
Cape Air will be reinstating daily year-round service between San Juan and Nevis, in the West Indies beginning Nov. 22, 2019, the air carrier announced. Two daily flights will operate between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport and Vance W. Amory International Airport in Nevis. “Cape Air has been invested in the Caribbean region […]
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Agriculture Dept., private sector plant some 4,500 coffee trees
September 16, 2019
The Agriculture Department, together with Starbucks and the Fonalledas Foundation planted some 4,500 coffee trees, of the Marseillaise seed, Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores said. Nearly 100 volunteers, including veterans of The Mission Continues organization, and employees of the University of Puerto Rico’s Agricultural Station, worked the lands of the Torres Berdiel, Hernán Núñez and Gamalier […]
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12 local 330 health centers split $7.8M from U.S. Dept. of Health
September 13, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $7.8 million for 12 new 330 health clinics in Puerto Rico as part of a global allocation of $50 million for 77 clinics in the United States, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico. “The novelty of this announcement is that two nonprofit organizations will receive $650,000 […]
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Science Trust bestows $3.1M in grants to 26 science, tech projects
September 13, 2019
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust Grant Program awarded $3.1 million to 26 science and technology research projects, including the “Advanced Research Grant” that promotes cutting-edge research in various areas of science and technology with $150,000 to each winner. The Catalyzer Research Grant was also awarded, which conferred $70,000 to each recipient and […]
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Dept. of Economic Development to promote P.R. as mega-yacht destination
September 13, 2019
Looking to diversify Puerto Rico’s economy, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce will promote and market the island as a mega-yacht destination, which has the potential to generate $61 million in revenue. “Our mission is to implement and supervise the execution of Puerto Rico’s public policy on economic development in the various business sectors. […]
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AT&T contributes $50K to Andanza to support ‘Danza con Andanza’ program
September 13, 2019
As part of its focus on culture and education, AT&T contributed $50,000 to Andanza, a Puerto Rican contemporary dance company and dance school. The contribution will support the nonprofit’s “Danza con Andanza” educational program. Since 2002, “Danza con Andanza” has helped hundreds of students in need improve their personal development and academic progress through a […]
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Bayer Crop Science, Municipality of Juana Díaz partner to refurbish Head Start centers
September 13, 2019
Fourteen Head Start centers in Juana Díaz had their facilities renovated prior to the start of the 2019 school year due to the completion of the first phase of a collaboration agreement between the Bayer Crop Science Company and the Municipality of Juana Díaz. This project, developed by Eric Torres-Collazo, Bayer Crop Science site enablement […]
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FirstBank, ENLACE program inaugurate ‘El Outfit’ at University of P.R.
September 13, 2019
As an initiative to contribute to the professional development of undergraduate and graduate students of the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, FirstBank in alliance with its School of Business Administration’s ENLACE Program, inaugurated “El Outfit.” The 500-square-foot space on the fifth floor of the Ana María O’Neill building is a boutique featuring professional […]
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Plaza Guayama reinvents itself, becomes Céntrico
September 12, 2019
Following a multimillion-dollar investment, and as part of the celebration of its 25th anniversary, Plaza Guayama has reinvented itself with a new brand — Céntrico. The change responds to a corporate vision aimed at continuing to evolve according to global industry trends. This native Puerto Rican commercial property presents a new and wider community concept, […]
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Bacardi pledges $1M to Hurricane Dorian relief in The Bahamas
September 12, 2019
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas, Bacardi Limited and the Bacardí family will donate $1 million in cash and other assistance to the disaster relief and recovery efforts. Bacardi announced it will collaborate with nonprofit partners and the Bahamian government to ensure that this cash donation provides immediate and long-term assistance […]
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AeroNet join forces with Fortinet Partners program
September 12, 2019
High-speed business internet service provider AeroNet has joined the Fortinet Partners program to gives businesses a combination of the best-in-class internet connectivity solutions with network security products to help them accelerate secure and hyper-fast connections to the web. Fortinet is a global provider of broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions that offer top-rated network and […]
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Manufacturing sector underscores commitment as P.R.’s economic backbone
September 11, 2019
Members of Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector, whose contributions to the local economy represent 57% of the Commonwealth’s adjusted gross income, reiterated their commitment to the island, jointly with the government. During a roundtable discussion, several public and private entities — the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, Medtronic, Quesos Vaca […]
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