Mastercard opens new offices in P.R., Jamaica; Boosting operations in DomRep
February 8, 2019
As part of its strategic plan to evolve and develop its Caribbean structure, Mastercard announced changes that will strengthen its presence on the islands, including expanding their offices in the Dominican Republic and opening new offices in Puerto Rico and Jamaica. This growth will promote greater agility and efficiency when providing service to clients and […]
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Oracle seeks Puerto Rican students to participate in new internship program
February 8, 2019
Powered by a multidisciplinary group of current Oracle employees who had the opportunity to participate in previous editions of their internship and trainee programs, the software company is looking to recruit new participants, it announced. The internship program, called Generation Oracle, seeks to guide and train a generation of professionals for the future. The registration […]
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Gov’t commissions feasibility study for commercial spaceport in Roosevelt Roads
February 7, 2019
The Puerto Rico government has signed a collaborative agreement with Florida-based RS&H Inc. to conduct a feasibility study to establish a commercial spaceport at the José Aponte de la Torre Airport, in the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba. The study will cost $75,000 and should be ready by June 30, 2019. “We believe […]
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FedEx Express opens new ramp at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport
February 7, 2019
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of transportation company FedEx Corp., officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art ramp operation located at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Carolina. The opening of the new facility is part of the company’s plan to increase its operational efficiency and meet its growing customer demands. While the investment was no revealed, […]
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Sacred Heart Univ. launches program to develop creative industries in Santurce
February 7, 2019
Sacred Heart University, through its “Our Neighborhood: Cultural District of Santurce” program, has opened a call for creative companies established in the Santurce area interested in developing their project. The initiative, called the CEPA for its initials in Spanish, seeks to recruit 10 to 12 companies committed to their neighborhood, that need support to give […]
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Rosselló meets with HUD officials for rebuilding efforts status talks
February 7, 2019
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson met with Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló at HUD Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to discuss the status of Puerto Rico’s rebuilding efforts following the 2017 hurricanes. During the 30-minute meeting, Carson was joined by Acting Deputy Secretary Brian Montgomery, who oversees the disaster recovery program at […]
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So. Fla. resident convicted of $100M fraud scheme that toppled Westernbank
February 6, 2019
A Key Biscayne, Florida resident was found guilty by a federal jury for his role in a $100 million scheme to defraud Westernbank of Puerto Rico. The losses triggered a series of events leading to Westernbank’s insolvency and ultimate collapse in 2010. Jack Kachkar, 55, was convicted of eight counts of wire fraud affecting a […]
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Buena Vibra Group, Capital DBG collaborate on initiatives in P.R./DR
February 6, 2019
Creative companies Buena Vibra Group and Capital DBG announced the signing of a collaboration agreement that seeks to expand the resources and tools that each agency has for strengthen the conversation between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Both agencies, denominated as non-traditional, have an innovation focus that is based on cultural and social entrepreneurship. […]
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Truenorth Corp., TimeXtender partner to offer Discovery Hub service in Caribbean
February 6, 2019
Truenorth Corporation, a full-service business and technology solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with TimeXtender, a recognized global software company that enables instant access to any type of data in the organization to support advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. This agreement allows Truenorth Corporation to offer Discovery Hub by TimeXtender to its existing and […]
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P.R. Telecom Bureau announces new electronic filing procedure
February 6, 2019
Looking to standardize procedures and seek greater efficiency, Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau President Sandra Torres announced the availability of electronic document filing for ongoing proceedings at the agency. As established in Resolution No. 2019-OA-0001, as of Mar. 1, 2019, the new filing system will be required for all telecommunications, cable television and satellite companies, as […]
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Planet Fitness reopens Escorial, Ciudadela gyms after $3M remodel
February 5, 2019
Planet Fitness invested $3 million to reopen its gyms located at the Escorial Shopping Center in Carolina and Ciudadela in Santurce, company executives announced. “Our members have collaborated at all times and have understood that it was necessary to make these changes to have facilities at the level of what they deserve,” said Rick Sciacca, […]
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‘Rise of the Rest’ tour, which highlights startup success, to stop in P.R.
February 4, 2019
Washington, D.C.-based investment firm founded Revolution, founded in 2005, announced that its next five-day “Rise of the Rest” bus tour — to highlight startup success outside of Silicon Valley — will visit Puerto Rico on May 3. The visit to Puerto Rico will explore innovation and entrepreneurship with Chef José Andrés in the aftermath of […]
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Walmart delivers $1.5M in donations to Food Bank of Puerto Rico
February 4, 2019
Walmart Puerto Rico has made a donation of 36 containers of food and essential items valued at $1.5 million to the Food Bank of Puerto Rico, which will be distributed among different entities. The items are already being delivered to senior, children and mental health centers; nonprofit organizations that serve people with disabilities, the homeless […]
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Liberty observes ‘Safer Internet Day’ for 12th year in a row
February 4, 2019
For the 12th year in a row, Liberty Puerto Rico will celebrate “Safer Internet Day” to highlight the importance of using the internet responsibly and safely, as part of its corporate social responsibility campaign “Navega con seguridad,” with several resources to help the public navigate the web safely. The event will be observed worldwide on […]
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Google’s Project Sunroof heads movement to power P.R. with the sun
February 4, 2019
On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria, the worst natural disaster on record to affect Puerto Rico, left people without homes or electricity. Eight months later, more than 1,000 households were still without power. So, communities across the island set out to find creative ways to generate electricity. After the disaster, the government of Puerto Rico […]
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