Science Trust, Sacred Heart U join to develop ‘new generation of innovators’
August 23, 2018
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and Sacred Heart University have entered into a collaborative agreement to develop projects innovative projects with impact in the areas of science, technology, communication and entrepreneurship.
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FEMA OKs $110M in additional funds for PREPA, Central Recovery Office
August 23, 2018
To date, the FEMA Public Assistance program has obligated more than $3.4 billion in total funding to the government of Puerto Rico and municipalities, the federal agency stated.
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Alelí Environmental gets $100K EPA grant to support agricultural education
August 23, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Alelí Environmental has been selected to receive funding to support agricultural education and community projects in southwest Puerto Rico.
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USDA grants $140K to Foundation for PR to help western-area businesses
August 23, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program awarded a $140,000 grant to Foundation for Puerto Rico to support its ongoing efforts in favor of for small and medium businesses in the Aguadilla/Isabela region.
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Corporation de Servicios Medicos de Hatillo nabs national service award
August 23, 2018
The Corporation de Servicios Medicos de Hatillo received the “Community Hero Award” from health information technology and services provider Greenway Health.
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Hurricane recovery contractor pays $500K in back wages to 995 workers
August 22, 2018
San Juan-based contractor Ceres Environmental Services Inc., which installed temporary roofing as part of hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
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FirstBank renews ‘Beyond’ loyalty program experience
August 22, 2018
FirstBank launched its renewed Rewards Program for its Beyond credit card customers.
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AT&T-PR/USVI, Salvation Army join to assist VI youth-at-risk
August 22, 2018
The Salvation Army St. Thomas Corps has received a $65,000 donation from AT&T PR/USVI.
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P.R. Oversight Board publishes debt investigation report, labels GDB debt ‘enabler’
August 21, 2018
The report, which is just under 600 pages long, includes the results of its investigation into Puerto Rico’s debt and its connection to the current fiscal crisis.
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P.R. tourism leaders call for focus on progress nearly a year after María
August 21, 2018
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico announced an initiative that invites visitors, as well as local and international media, to focus on the island’s recovery.
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Knox Medical launches medicinal cannabis home delivery service
August 21, 2018
Knox Medical recently became Puerto Rico’s first company offering medicinal cannabis delivery service to certified patients in the San Juan metro area and surrounding towns.
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Monsanto inaugurates new $20M smart greenhouse at Juana Diaz site
August 20, 2018
The Monsanto Company unveiled its first phase of the Monsanto Caribe expansion project by inaugurating a new smart greenhouse at the Juana Diaz site.
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Op-Ed: Plan to turn to imported natural gas will cost Puerto Rico dearly
August 20, 2018
A series of announcements over the past couple of weeks by Puerto Rican officials signals a new — and misguided — push for greater reliance on imported natural gas for electricity production.
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PR-EESA opens call for 4th edition of ‘Battle of the Buildings – Puerto Rico’
August 20, 2018
The program aims to promote best practices in the efficient use of energy, integrated design and development of modernization projects and renewable energy systems in commercial buildings in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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P.R. software developer INVID expands to U.S. mainland
August 17, 2018
Puerto Rican software development firm INVID announced it is expanding its operations to the U.S. mainland with the opening of offices in Arlington, Virginia and Miami, Florida.
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