Battered children shelter outfitted with $45K solar energy system
March 29, 2019
The Hogar Infantil Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús battered children’s shelter in Arecibo announced the installation of a new $45,000 solar energy system, through a joint effort between the Somos Solar Foundation and Maximo Solar Industries. The system will allow continuity services offered to child abuse victims, even when there are power outages. After Hurricane […]
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Grupo Guayacán, P.R. Builders open call for 3rd edition of joint fellowship program
March 28, 2019
The Puerto Rico Builders Association (PRBA) and Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced the call for applications for the third annual PRBA-Guayacán Fellowship which will sponsor the participation of up to two PRBA members in the 2019 Guayacán Venture Accelerator (GVA). The GVA is an executive education and development program for companies established in Puerto Rico seeking […]
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Business continuity summit stresses relationship between emergencies, the economy
March 28, 2019
Businesses “must plan and always be prepared” for emergencies and strategize to guarantee the continuity of operations in the wake of a natural disaster. Ernesto Morales, responsible for the National Weather Service Emergency Notifications, Economist Carlos Colón de Armas, Benjamin Nieves, expert in public safety and emergency management, and WorldNet Telecommunications Commercial Director Javier Santos, […]
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P.R. Tourism Co. unveils new ‘Voy Turisteando’ campaign to boost domestic vacations
March 28, 2019
Looking to promote domestic tourism and motivate residents to vacation on the island, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. unveiled its newest promotional campaign, entitled “Voy Turisteando.” Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos presented “Postales,” the first internal tourism ad campaign under the “Voy Turisteando” brand. “During 2018, a total of 505,740 residents stayed in traditional […]
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The House Wine, Beer & More invests $1.8M to open 2 new stores
March 28, 2019
As part of its expansion plan, The House Wine, Beer & More announced the opening of two new stores, at a combined investment of $1.8 million. The first one is located in the Plaza Caparra shopping center in Guaynabo. The new 6,000 square-foot store features more than 2,600 wine labels, 750 brands of liquors and […]
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Rosselló expected to sign P.R. energy public policy act into law
March 27, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is expected to to sign a bill to radically transform the island’s economy with renewable energy as the central pillar. Senate Bill 1121, known as the Puerto Rico Energy Public Policy Act, will set the island on a path to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, lawmakers said. The bill makes […]
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Delta to boost available seats between Atlanta-San Juan, anticipating heavy holiday travel
March 27, 2019
Delta Air Lines is preparing to accommodate increased holiday demand by adding larger aircrafts to serve the Atlanta-San Juan route, the carrier announced. The route will operate one of its four daily flights with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. “From Thanksgiving through the winter season, visitors flock to Puerto Rico to experience its vibrant culture, biodiversity, […]
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Garage Isla Verde named ‘Best of the Best’ among Mercedes-Benz dealerships
March 27, 2019
Mercedes-Benz dealer Garage Isla Verde has received a “Gold Laurel,” award, the highest distinction granted by the brand’s “Best of the Best” program that includes all of the dealerships throughout he U.S mainland, the company announced. The award is “a recognition of its extraordinary operational performance in sales and service, combined with the customer experience, […]
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COR3 to take over review, reimbursement of FEMA recovery funds
March 26, 2019
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (known as COR3) will take over in April the responsibility to review and reimbursement approval of federal recovery funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, government officials announced. This agreement comes after “extensive effort on the part of Puerto Rico to work with FEMA and establish robust […]
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Facebook, parallel18 looking for Caribbean startups ‘driving meaningful social impact’
March 26, 2019
Facebook and accelerator parallel18, an initiative of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust, are partnering to launch “Startup Hub Caribbean,” a program that will support 10 technology startups that have outsized social impact potential and are focused on improving the lives of communities across the Caribbean. Startups selected for the program will receive […]
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FirstBank calls on entrepreneurs to participate in EnterPRize competition
March 26, 2019
Hurricane María, which seriously damaged Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, led to an increased number of areas falling in disuse in municipalities; many small and medium business owners ceased operations due to a lack of basic resources, while others decided to emigrate. In light of this, FirstBank created the “Uno con Puerto Rico” award for $10,000 in […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico adds channels to its mobile app
March 26, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico has added new channels Mega TV, Univision Deportes and Channel 85 to its Liberty Go application lineup, bringing up the app’s channel total to 35. Liberty Go is Liberty’s live TV app available free for all customers. “Customer demand for Liberty Go has been increasing steadily, especially to watch live events that […]
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Toyota, Navy join to offer operational excellence methodologies workshop
March 25, 2019
Puerto Rico is once again playing host to the third annual Yees Lean, Leadership & Innovation Event, April 8-11 at the Vivo Beach Club in Isla Verde. Young Entrepreneurship Education System, or Yees, is a company dedicated to high impact business education, which together with Toyota Connected and the Navy, will hold workshops for a […]
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CNE’s Black Start Summit gathers leaders to rethink island’s outdated energy model
March 22, 2019
The Center for a New Economy, which has analyzed Puerto Rico’s energy sector for 15 years, convened local and international leaders to rethink the island’s outdated energy model and define a new vision for a sustainable energy future during its “Black Start: The Future of Energy Summit” at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San […]
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P.R. gov’t officials evaluate U.S. Treasury proposals to transform property tax system
March 22, 2019
The U.S. Treasury has submitted a report with recommendations to transform Puerto Rico’s property tax system, including the potential elimination of the controversial inventory tax, Raúl Maldonado, the local administration’s CFO said. Maldonado, who is also Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary, shared the content of the report with members of the United Retailers Association, the School […]
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