Op-Ed: The beginning of the end of the Oversight Board begins with PRASA
September 2, 2021
In the government of Puerto Rico, we believe in coordination, rather than confrontation, with the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB) to bring their mission to conclusion as soon as possible. In the case of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA), the Administration of Gov. Pedro Pierluisi is convinced that PRASA’s successes should […]
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Op-Ed: Under Dean’s ‘inspiring leadership,’ DMO guides island’s tourism boom
August 31, 2021
Just think of the hundreds of compelling places across the globe — exotic beaches, tropical rain forests, charming villages, thriving cities — that could make for an ideal spot for a vacation or business event. Competition is fierce in the travel industry, during even the best of times. And that makes the work being done […]
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Op-Ed: The case for a good reputation
August 27, 2021
Having a good professional reputation can be fulfilling, rewarding and open doors to new opportunities. To have people think highly of you and the work you perform is a great. For many of us, building a good reputation takes decades and a lot of sweat and hard work. It is not something you can achieve […]
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Op-Ed: The cryptocurrency bubble: It’s not if, but when it bursts
August 20, 2021
When will the bitcoin speculative bubble burst? Like all speculative investment euphoria bubbles, there is a time when a herd of investors enamored with huge returns will begin to invest or consider investing in asset classes they don’t fully understand or comprehend. Such is the case with bitcoin, which is the name of the most […]
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Op-Ed: Primary health centers In Puerto Rico, serving communities in need
August 13, 2021
This week, we celebrate the role of Community Health Centers throughout Puerto Rico and the United States. Through in-person and virtual celebrations, we seek to elevate the outstanding work done by Community Health Centers in the past year, fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our communities healthy and safe. In […]
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Op-Ed: Vaccination is a life and death decision
August 12, 2021
The modern vaccination system had its beginnings when in the 18th century Edward Jenner, an English doctor, pioneered the concept of vaccination by creating the smallpox vaccine. The name vaccine and vaccination derive from “Variolae, vaccinae,” the term created by Dr. Jenner to designate cowpox. Smallpox is a contagious, disfiguring, and often fatal disease that […]
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Op-Ed: The planet’s red alert
August 11, 2021
Floods in Germany, wildfires in California, historic droughts in the western United States and Brazil, sargassum tides on the shores of Caribbean beaches, extreme heat in eastern Canada and Great Britain. These are just some of the effects that human life has on the planet. It is estimated that by the year 2100 heat waves […]
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Op-Ed: Why President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill falls short
August 5, 2021
After months of trying and deep negotiations, the US Senate negotiating committee unveiled the long-awaited $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Sunday night. The expectation is for the Senate to pass the bill by the end of this week. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) introduced the package for consideration, and in all likelihood, lawmakers will […]
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Op-Ed: What makes or breaks Puerto Rico’s investment climate
July 30, 2021
A good investment climate offers opportunities for companies ranging from microenterprises to multinationals. Promoting a favorable investment climate allows them to invest productively, create jobs, attract new investments to the island, or expand operations, among other activities. The recent determination of Moody’s Investors Service to withdraw its ratings for the Government of Puerto Rico and […]
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Op-Ed: Puerto Rico is poised to leverage its third frontier in tourism
July 28, 2021
Once upon a time, tourism in Puerto Rico meant just one thing: the beach. Recently, thanks to the promotional talents of Discover Puerto Rico and operators with vision, a second tourism frontier emerged and solidified on the island: exciting experiences and adventures in municipalities away from the beach, with Toro Verde leading the pack. The […]
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Op-Ed: Pandemic human resources trends that are here to stay
July 14, 2021
A lot has been said about the post-pandemic “new normal” we’re fast approaching — from, all standpoints — individually, collectively, and organizations. As we move toward the expected herd immunity, we must accept that the pandemic changed the way we live and work forever. When it comes to business operations, all survey results support the basic […]
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Op-Ed: Importing community must comply with federal requirements
July 7, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recommends the importing community to ensure articles imported in preparation to the Hurricane season complies with all US import requirements. Nearly four years after Hurricanes Irma and María pounded Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, leaving some in the dark for almost a year, frustration over the island’s still-fragile power supply is […]
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Op-Ed: 5 reasons to continue protecting ourselves against COVID-19
June 25, 2021
Puerto Rico’s hospitality and entertainment businesses are facing a challenge of great proportions, as we continue the economic reopening that we all long for. In the quest to get more people vaccinated, the protection recommendations issued by our government and health leaders are confusing and inconsistent, causing many residents and visitors to lower their guard, […]
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Op-Ed: Are corporate America’s boardrooms diverse and inclusive?
June 24, 2021
Public discussion and social movements like Black Lives Matter might suggest there has been great progress in terms of diversity and inclusion in corporate America’s boardrooms. Let’s take a look at what a recent study shows. According to the 6th edition of the “Missing Pieces Report,” conducted by the Alliance of Board Diversity (ABD) in […]
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Op-Ed: Multifunctional companies leading digital transformation
June 23, 2021
As we returned to post-pandemic daily life, the ability of the workplace to adapt to a digital world became more important. Adapting to new work styles, such as remote work, real-time collaboration between diverse locations, and different use of mobile devices for business continuity was critical for organizations in recent months. Ricoh Puerto Rico, with […]
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