FCC: 31.7% of P.R.’s wireless cell sites are out-of-service post-earthquake
January 10, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau confirmed that 31.7% of the cell sites providing wireless communications in Puerto Rico are out of service as a result of this week’s earthquakes. In total, cable and wireline companies reported 258,637 out-of-service subscribers in Puerto Rico as of Jan. 8, which may include the […]
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Private-sector aid continues to flow for P.R.’s earthquake victims
January 10, 2020
The number of private sector businesses pitching in to deliver aid and support to the victims of this week’s strong earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks continues to increase, with help coming in from Puerto Rico and abroad. One of the companies is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, which last month announced plans to open its […]
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Local, stateside representatives step up for P.R.’s earthquake recovery efforts
January 9, 2020
The following is a round-up of the different efforts by the public and private sectors to help Puerto Rico recover after this week’s earthquakes. NonprofitsThe League of United Latin American Citizens said its members and leaders in Puerto Rico are already in “active contact” with teams across a large swath of communities assessing the extent […]
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Dave & Buster’s opening 2nd location in P.R. later this year
January 8, 2020
Entertainment and dining venue owner Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. will open its second location in Puerto Rico, at the Plaza Las Américas shopping center in Hato Rey, during the third quarter of this year, this media outlet confirmed. The planned 39,000 square-foot complex will be located on the mall’s third level, spanning from the […]
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Trump signs Emergency Declaration for P.R. following earthquakes
January 8, 2020
Gov. Wanda Vázquez confirmed late Tuesday that President Donald Trump signed the Commonwealth’s request for an Emergency Declaration for Puerto Rico following a string of earthquakes that caused significant damage and at least one casualty. This opens the doors for federal agencies, especially the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to provide direct assistance to the island. […]
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Retailer CVS closing 3 stores in P.R. following performance review
January 3, 2020
Rhode Island-based CVS Pharmacy is closing three of its 25 stores in Puerto Rico, two in Ponce and one in Carolina, on Jan. 10, this media outlet confirmed. Amy Thibault, senior manager of corporate communications for CVS, said the closings respond to the results of a review of the financial performance of all of its […]
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As ’19 comes to a close, sectors review milestones of past 10 years
December 31, 2019
As the year comes to a close, representatives from a cross-section of Puerto Rico’s economic sectors offered their impressions of the most significant events of the past decade. The nonprofit sectorIn the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane María in September 2017, nonprofit organizations became the first responders, which was “an unanticipated and highly […]
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Frontier Airlines, American announce new routes from San Juan
December 19, 2019
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced four new routes from the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport to Baltimore, Boston, Chicago and its first international service from San Juan to the airline’s most recent Caribbean destination: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Frontier serves 11 destinations with direct service from San Juan. The new routes were part of a […]
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Delivery co.’s gear up for year’s busiest mailing and shipping week
December 18, 2019
Many consumers are in a sprint to the finish getting their holiday gifts and greetings in the mail. This week is anticipated to be the busiest of the holiday mailing and shipping season for delivery services such as the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx. While the government agency expects to process and deliver nearly 2.5 […]
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Claro Puerto Rico notifies FCC of plans to replace copper infrastructure
December 11, 2019
Claro Puerto Rico has filed a certification at the Federal Communications Commission of its plans to retire its copper infrastructure at dozens of locations islandwide, starting in March 2020, this media outlet learned. Claro intends to retire copper distribution and copper loop facilities where it has deployed or plans to deploy fiber-to-the-premise as a replacement, […]
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Corporate Ladder: Execs named in healthcare, federal gov’t, tech
December 10, 2019
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder includes appointments in the private and public sector, in the areas of healthcare, agriculture and technology. Mennonite Health System announces appointment of Executive DirectorThe Board of Directors of the Mennonite Health System announced the appointment of Ricardo Hernández as the institution’s new executive director. Hernández has more than […]
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Empresas Caparra unveils $12M redevelopment of former Kmart space
December 6, 2019
The operators of the San Patricio Plaza mall in Guaynabo, Empresas Caparra, unveiled plans for a $12 million redevelopment project of the space formerly occupied by Kmart, which will become The Square @ San Patricio Plaza. The project that will begin in January 2020, will convert 87,000 square feet into an area combining retail, dining […]
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Iconic Morton’s The Steakhouse reopens after 2-year hiatus
December 4, 2019
Morton’s The Steakhouse will reopen its doors at The Caribe Hilton Hotel today, following a two-year hiatus caused by damage inflicted by Hurricane María to the oceanfront property. The restaurant, like most of San Juan, suffered extensive damage from the 2017 storms, which prompted the need for a full remodel, company executives confirmed. “Given the […]
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Cruise ship visit cancellations ‘great loss for tourism’
November 27, 2019
The decision by cruise ship giant Royal Caribbean to cancel some 90 visits to Puerto Rico during the 2020-2021 season drew a flurry of reactions from public and private sector industry representatives. While private sector groups urged Gov. Wanda Vázquez and government agencies to pull together to prevent the reduction in cruise ship visits, the […]
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Verdanza Hotel’s $4M renovation includes reimagined 80Twenty eatery
November 21, 2019
The Verdanza Hotel, a family-owned independent property in Isla Verde, is a few details away from completing a $4 million renovation that encompasses new décor throughout and a redesign of its 80Twenty restaurant and its menu. The refreshed look of the eatery, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, comprises a more modern setting, with minimalist […]
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