MIDA: Jones Act has ‘devastating effects’ on P.R. economy, with losses of up to $1.5B
February 20, 2019
The cost of transportation of goods between Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland has a “devastating impact” on the local economy estimated at $1.5 billion in lost activity, according to two independent investigations unveiled today. The study to determine the “real and transparent data” on the effect of cabotage laws in Puerto Rico, was commissioned […]
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Jet Aviation acquires full ownership of fixed-based operator at LMM
February 20, 2019
Jet Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, acquired full ownership of the San Juan fixed-base operator (FBO) at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico, a provider of premium business aviation services at the facility. Jet Aviation has been operating the San Juan FBO under a management agreement with the previous owner, […]
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12th edition of Saborea Puerto Rico food fest set for April 4-7 in Carolina
February 20, 2019
The 12th edition of Saborea Puerto Rico, a culinary extravaganza is slated to take place April 4-7 at the Carolina public beach, organizers announced. “For the twelfth time, we’re coming back with Saborea Puerto Rico, a culinary extravaganza, the event that undoubtedly places Puerto Rico on the map for lovers of good food,” said Clarisa […]
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Military equipment maker in Guánica investing $25M in 2-year expansion
February 20, 2019
Point Blank Protective Apparel & Uniforms, LLC in the southwestern town of Guánica, will invest more than $25 million over the next two years to expand its operations, the company announced. The company’s expansion and investment also entails creating 550 permanent jobs and retaining 550 workers for a total of 1,110 jobs, over a three-year […]
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Total Petroleum P.R., Aerostar renew 10-year fuel supply contract at LMM
February 20, 2019
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico, Corp. and Aerostar Airport Holdings Puerto Rico agreed to renew a fuel supply contract for aircraft that use the Luis Muñoz Marín (LMM) International Airport in Puerto Rico. “The Luis Muñoz Marín [Airport] is a strategic airport for the Total group since it allows us to guarantee supplies to our clients […]
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American Red Cross, UPR Med School to offer joint health services in 11 P.R. towns
February 20, 2019
Aiming to reach more than 9,700 people in 11 towns, the American Red Cross and the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences Campus have joined forces to deliver health services as part of long-term recovery efforts. The initiative carries a $350,000 investment granted by the American Red Cross to the UPR Med School. Residents, students […]
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Claro, Dept. of Education partner for digital enrollment project
February 20, 2019
Telecommunications service provider Claro and the Puerto Rico Department of Education announced a collaborative alliance in support of the digital enrollment project, through which parents can sign-up their children online using computers located at the Claro Customer Service Centers and several authorized agents. This new service will be available starting Feb. 21, the provider confirmed. […]
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Abarca announces ‘Better Care Community Program’ to support local nonprofits
February 20, 2019
Pharmacy benefits provider Abarca Health announced the launch of the “Better Care Community Program,” a philanthropic initiative that seeks to support the work of health-related nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life of communities on the island. The program was designed and is managed entirely by Abarca employees, known as Abarcans, most of whom […]
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P.R.’s Energy Bureau: Sunnova’s residential solar panel lease contracts illegal
February 19, 2019
The oversight agency affirms that consumers can turn to it to claim their rights and orders the Texan corporation to establish a protocol to disclose complete information about its services. It also allows customers to object invoices. Meanwhile, Puerto Rican company Maximo Solar Industries sues and accuses the Texan company of establishing a monopoly. By […]
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Puerto Rican Georgia Tech scholar urges evaluating future of college education
February 19, 2019
Educating for a generation that will have 10 to 15 jobs or careers in their lives and who in five years will have access to jobs that do not exist today is a challenge that universities currently face, Rafael Bras, a noted scholar who currently serves as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at […]
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Gov’t calls on private entities to learn about benefits of AFICA financing
February 18, 2019
Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) Executive Director, Christian Sobrino has opened a call to private-sector groups to visit the agency’s website to learn about the financing options for certain projects through the Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority. AFICA, as the Authority is known by […]
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Medtronic, Ricky Martin Foundation join to promote education about human trafficking
February 18, 2019
As part of the of human trafficking awareness month, Medtronic Puerto Rico and the Ricky Martin Foundation have joined forces to promote the education about human trafficking on the island. Human trafficking is the second most lucrative crime in the world. About 45.8 million people are victims of human trafficking. This crime generates more than […]
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Ford tests light-based visual language that could help autonomous vehicles/pedestrian communication
February 18, 2019
Hand gestures, head nods and thumbs-up signals all help to ensure drivers, pedestrians and cyclists know what each other is doing. But how will self-driving vehicles, with no human driver, communicate with those around them? Ford has been testing one approach that uses lights to indicate what the vehicle is doing and what it will […]
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Seaborne Airlines returns to DomRep with nonstop San Juan–Santiago route
February 18, 2019
Seaborne Airlines returned to the Dominican Republic with nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Santiago de los Caballeros Dominican Republic’s Cibao International Airport, the carrier announced. The new flights operate three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and will increase to daily service on May 23, 2019. “We […]
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Espacios Abiertos questions work of gov’t contractor CGI Technologies
February 15, 2019
Nonprofit organization Espacios Abiertos recently evaluated the government’s transparency portal prepared by contractor CGI Technologies, and concluded it falls short of complying with more than half of criteria set forth by Transparency International to avoid corruption in post-disaster recovery processes. Specifically, Espacios Abiertos draws attention to: the need to provide details for subdivisions within municipalities; […]
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