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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HUD awards $125,500 to help P.R. families reach self-sufficiency
February 15, 2019
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson awarded $125,567 to four public housing authorities in Puerto Rico to continue helping public housing residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and/or reside in public housing to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on public assistance and rental subsidies. The funds will be […]
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SBA begins recruitment for emerging leaders training series in P.R.
February 15, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders program in Puerto Rico for executives of small businesses poised for growth. The Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program is free of charge. Local recruitment for the 2019 training cycle is currently underway in San Juan and — for the first time […]
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Op-Ed: PREPA’s new Integrated Resources Plan ‘crucifies’ P.R. with natural gas
February 15, 2019
The new draft of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) proposes to crucify Puerto Rico with natural Gas off-shore and land-based ports, negatively impacting the island’s marine ecology and multiple species. The plan proposes the construction of marine terminals and gas-pots in the bay of San Juan, Yabucoa, Mayagüez and possibly […]
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FirstBank, Mumas empower women with limited resources
February 15, 2019
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives Women’s Affairs Commission estimated in a report on House Resolution 281 that at least 60 percent of the population receiving social assistance is made up of single mothers, with 90 percent of these women remaining unemployed. With the goal of helping women with limited resources attain self-sufficiency and enter […]
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Delta employees in P.R. split $726K in profit-sharing payout
February 15, 2019
Delta Airlines celebrated the achievements of its more than 80,000 employees across the globe by paying out over $1 billion in profit-sharing, the fifth consecutive payout at this level for a combined total of more than $6 billion. This means that each eligible employee will receive a bonus equal to 14 percent of their annual […]
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25% of all households in Culebra, Old San Juan are rented through Airbnb
February 14, 2019
The impact of Airbnb in Puerto Rico is such that it already exceeds 10,000 properties on the Island, according to an analytical report by Estudios Técnicos Inc. In tourist zones like Culebra and Old San Juan, a quarter of all homes are listed through the digital renting platform, which demonstrates its very high penetration in […]
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T-Mobile grows P.R. client base by 15% in ’18, continues 600MHz deployment
February 14, 2019
T-Mobile announced its financial reports for the final quarter and full year 2018, along with its performance on a local operational level for the past year, which resulted in a 15 percent year-over-year growth of its customer base. Jorge Martel, general manager for T-Mobile Puerto Rico, said the carrier’s growth sharply contrasts the performance of […]
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Study: 90% of P.R. residents use tech to interact with restaurants
February 14, 2019
A recent study commissioned by the Puerto Rico Restaurants Association revealed that more than 90 percent of Puerto Rico residents have access to smart and connected devices either to make their reservation, order or pick-up food, or to pay. Consequently, the industry “must invest in more technological resources to strengthen its quality of service, beyond […]
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Spirit Airlines announces more routes to San Juan
February 14, 2019
Starting today, Spirit Airlines will begin daily nonstop service to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). The additional service will strengthen Spirit’s position as a major carrier for Puerto Rico, as it currently serves both San Juan and Aguadilla. In October 2018, Spirit launched nonstop service […]
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Customs seizes $4.4M in counterfeit products in P.R./USVI
February 13, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Juan Field Operations announced the seizure of counterfeit products imported into Puerto Rico via international mail or courier before and after the holidays. The estimated manufacturer suggested retail price of all the counterfeit products seized to date is an estimated $15 million. The actual price of the purchased merchandise is […]
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