Berklee in P.R. awards $1.52M in financial aid in its 25th edition
June 5, 2019
The Berklee in Puerto Rico educational program concluded its 25th edition with its graduation concert and ceremony, held at the Plaza at Popular Center in Hato Rey. This year, 23 program students were admitted and received a total of $1.52 million in financial aid, the nonprofit said. “This year’s edition was the largest in the […]
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ICSE promotes discussion of reconstruction of P.R.’s energy grid at annual meeting
June 5, 2019
The Puerto Rico Institute for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy (ICSE) participated for a third time in the Annual Meeting of the Center for Research and Regulated Industry (CRRI) of Rutgers University, held May 30-31. The CRRI was founded in 1977 at Rutgers University. It aims to further the study of regulation by researchers in […]
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CNE among ‘Top Think Tanks’ in the world for 6th consecutive year
June 5, 2019
For the sixth year in a row, Puerto Rico’s Center for a New Economy (CNE) has been included in the most recent edition of the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Lauder Institute. CNE was recognized in the […]
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Gov’t, NYU School of Professional Studies announce collaboration
June 4, 2019
The government of Puerto Rico and the NYU School of Professional Studies will collaborate to train a group of students on the hospitality industry, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced during the 41st New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. NYU will receive a group of students in Puerto Rico for a two-week campus project, he said, […]
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Op-Ed: The giant of real estate is awakened in the Convention District
June 4, 2019
The Convention District is … a dynamic real estate development strategy aimed at, and specialized in, groups and conventions. Just six miles from the international airport and surrounded by the captivating magic of Old San Juan, Condado and Miramar, its location is perfect and makes of this compound, a jewel of real estate with exponential […]
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P.R. included in USDA home repair pilot program
June 4, 2019
Puerto Rico has been selected to participate in a pilot program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program, which is kicking off “National Homeownership Month.” USDA Rural Development State Director for Puerto Rico, Josué E. Rivera, said the island has been included in the Single-Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program, also […]
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Gastronomic guides to promote food tourism
June 4, 2019
Entrepreneur and writer Paul E. González-Mangual announced the launch of a new gastronomic tourism agency called FOODIEcations, which aims to give foodies who travel to eat and live to eat knowledge about Puerto Rico’s culture through its gastronomy. “Traveling to eat has become a way of life for new generations. So much so, that millennials […]
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OBoard looks for out-of-court settlements with government vendors
June 3, 2019
The Special Claims Committee of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico on Friday launched an informal resolution process that does not require onerous litigation to resolve its recent vendor actions, it announced. The resolution process is designed to resolve the majority, if not all of the vendor claims out of court and […]
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8th edition of P.R. Restaurant Week in full swing
June 3, 2019
The 8th edition of Puerto Rico Restaurant Week, an event designed to allow chefs to showcase their culinary creativity and for foodies to enjoy it, will run through June 10, organizers said. The event enrolls local restaurants that design a fixed-price (“prix fixe”) menu, to draw locals and tourists to their establishments, according to Kinori […]
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Customs: Truthful declarations can help avoid delays during busy summer travel season
June 3, 2019
The Caribbean is among the most favored destinations for travelers during the summer whether flying or enjoying a cruise ship. “While we invite visitors to enjoy all the wonders Puerto Rico, the USVI and our neighboring Caribbean islands offer, we encourage everyone to learn about the CBP process to make their traveling quick and […]
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Op-Ed: Rosselló ignores facts, misleads public about PREPA debt deal, IEEFA says
June 3, 2019
Supporters of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s proposed debt restructuring agreement — including Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and PREPA Executive Director José Ortiz — have recently argued that the rate increase imposed by the agreement will be mitigated by operational savings that will lower electricity rates. The governor’s and PREPA’s public statements about rate decreases […]
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Puerto del Rey inaugurates new Wally Castro Marine facilities
June 3, 2019
Puerto del Rey recently inaugurated new facilities for Puerto Rican boat dealer Wally Castro Marine. The establishment offers new offices and a showroom, where visitors can check out and shop for new boat models. Wally Castro’s presence over the years at the marina “adds special value to Puerto del Rey,” said Puerto del Rey’s CEO […]
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Don Q debuts special edition, double aged sherry cask finish rum
June 3, 2019
Destilería Serrallés Inc., producer of Puerto Rico’s premium rum Don Q, launched the new Double Aged Sherry Cask Finish Rum for the Puerto Rico market. Destilería Serrallés’ sixth-generation rum maker, Roberto Serrallés and Master Blender, Jaiker Soto, debuted the new rum as part of the distillery’s continued focus on unique barrel-aged expressions. The product will […]
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JetBlue increasing peak summer service to P.R. by 7%
May 31, 2019
JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest air carrier, announced that it has increased the number of seats it will offer to the island during the peak summer season by 7% over the same period in 2018. The increase in available seats comes amid a growing trend in demand from tourists and Puerto Ricans living on the mainland […]
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‘Boost Grant’ program launched to support students, researchers
May 31, 2019
A trio of nonprofits — the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, AAAS Caribbean and Ciencia Puerto Rico — have joined forces to launch the “Boost Grant,” aimed at giving continuity to the “Post Hurricane María Aid for Researchers” program. The funds — broken down into 24, $1,000 grants — will go to support […]
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