P.R.’s energy sector ‘must be transformed’ after hurricanes
February 2, 2018
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, and the island’s energy sector as a whole, must be overhauled following the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and María to be more resilient and responsive to emergencies.
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T-Mobile exec: ‘We learned about what happened with PREPA via Twitter’
February 2, 2018
Wireless carrier T-Mobile, one of Puerto Rico’s main service providers, had no communication at all with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority in the hours after Hurricane María knocked out power to the island, which virtually cut off telecommunications as a result, said Jorge Martel, the company’s general manager of the local operation.
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Wyndham Grand Río Mar, El San Juan Hotel announce reopenings
February 1, 2018
Two major hotels announced upcoming reopenings after undergoing renovations to repair damage caused by Hurricane María last September.
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Lawmakers submit bill to ensure right to net neutrality in P.R.
January 31, 2018
Popular Democratic Party Rep. Luis Vega-Ramos and New Progressive Party Rep. Luis "Junior" Pérez-Ortíz presented bipartisan legislation Tuesday to guarantee the right of internet users in Puerto Rico to net neutrality, in light of the recent decision by Federal Communications Commission to remove such protections stateside.
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P.R. IT Cluster seeks to integrate computer science in educational curriculum
January 30, 2018
The Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster recently gathered representatives from the government, private sector and academia to pursue the integration of computer science in the island’s educational curriculum.
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DR airline authorities suspend PAWA Dominicana’s operations
January 29, 2018
The Dominican Republic’s Civil Aviation Board has suspended the operation of Santo Domingo-based PAWA Dominicana, which on late Sunday continued to negotiate with the regulatory body to reconsider its decision.
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Ferries del Caribe unveils 1st automated passport control system on board
January 29, 2018
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the vessel operator of Ferries del Caribe , the implementation of the first Automated Passport Control (APC) System on board the San Juan-Santo Domingo ferry.
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AGC to defend local contractors to maximize opportunities post-María
January 26, 2018
The new president of the Associated General Contractors, Puerto Rico Chapter, Stephen Spears, said Thursday in his inaugural speech that the trade group will “vigorously defend” the use of local contractors, sub-contractors and local suppliers to maximize opportunities created by Hurricane María’s devastation.
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Executive appointments at CPB, Serafina Beach Hotel
January 26, 2018
In this edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder, there are appointments in government and private sector.
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ACODESE skips Christmas lunch to donate to P.R. nonprofits
January 25, 2018
The Puerto Rico Association of Insurance Companies, known as ACODESE, opted-out of Christmas festivities to use the budget allocated for that to help “deliver a bit of joy to the most vulnerable populations, particularly children and the elderly,” said organization Executive Director Iraelia Pernas. “We have given donations to the Hogar Niñito Jesús Foundation, the […]
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PRT/Claro asks FCC to create $200M emergency fund for P.R. recovery efforts
January 23, 2018
Puerto Rico Telephone Co., which does business as Claro Puerto Rico, has asked the Federal Communications Commission to create $200 million emergency Universal Service Fund to help eligible companies restore services in insular areas affected by Hurricanes Irma and María.
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P.R. Telecom Board chief: Classifying telco service as essential ‘correct’
January 22, 2018
Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board President Sandra Torres qualified as “successful and necessary” Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s approval of a pair of aimed at strengthening telecommunications services on the island.
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Telecom Board grilling providers on charges, credits post-María
January 18, 2018
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board has begun a series of meetings with the island’s major telecom providers to probe charges and credits to customers left without service after the hurricanes that slammed the island in September.
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Executive appointments at Humana, Rock Solid Technologies
January 18, 2018
This week’s executive appointments are at two recognized firms, each in their sectors of healthcare and technology.
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PRMA urges OBoard to ‘reconsider its role and objectives’
January 17, 2018
Given the impact on Puerto Rico’s economy from the onslaught of Hurricanes Irma and María, the collapse of the island’s power system and the changes to the U.S. tax code and its local effect, the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association is urging the Financial Oversight and Management Board to reconsider its role and objectives.
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