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 […]
El Mesón Sandwiches opened its 40th location in Caguas, which at a cost of $1.5 million, is described as the “largest and most innovative restaurant” in the chain in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. The location at Plaza Centro de Caguas and second establishment in this municipality, presents a new concept with high efficiency […]
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local, and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States. Of that amount, $2.7 million will support public safety activities in the District of Puerto Rico. The awards were […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a final rule that will implement changes to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program that will make the program more attractive to small businesses and encourage them to invest in HUBZone communities and hire HUBZone residents. The new rule changes will also make it easier for federal contracting […]
Puerto Rico-based Señor Paleta is marking the holiday season with the creation of a quartet of special holiday flavors, available during December and January. The newest addition to this offering, the Papaya Queso paleta, is inspired by the typical Puerto Rican dessert and is the fourth flavor that will be offered exclusively in all its […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Puerto Rico Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, or COR3, have awarded more than $44 million in federal grants to the University of Puerto Rico to cover costs for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane María. The awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public […]
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 […]
Puerto Rico has been assigned $277.8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, pushing to $20.2 million the island has received in long-term disaster recovery support. The agency announced the allocation of more than $2.3 billion to support hard-hit areas in 15 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and […]
T-Mobile announced the launch of Puerto Rico’s first 5G wireless network, which blankets areas in every town, including Vieques and Culebra, Jorge Martel, general manager of the island’s operation, confirmed. Puerto Rico became one of the first markets in the U.S. mainland, and the world, to offer 5G technology, he said. “Today T-Mobile fulfills its […]
Puerto Rico hospitals show, in general, higher readmission and mortality rates than their peers in the U.S. mainland, as well as longer emergency room stays for patient, a study by San Juan-based V2A Consulting firm. In general, Puerto Rico hospitals score lower than the national average in quality metrics, based on reports from the Centers […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated nearly $18.5 million in additional funds for 115 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico. “FEMA and COR3 continue to work together to develop strategies that advance recovery projects,” the agencies stated. To […]
The Mountain Hydroelectric Co-op received a notice from the Public-Private Partnerships Authority confirming that its Hidroenergía Renace consortium will be able to submit a Request of Proposal to manage and rehabilitate the hydroelectric plants in the Lagos Dos Bocas and Caonillas lakes. On July 1, the Mountain Hydroelectric Co-op submitted the Declaration of Qualification to […]
For the second consecutive year, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce announced the allocation of $100,000 from its Special Economic Development Fund, for 60 young people to participate in the IOTeen Eco Technology and Business Education Project, aimed at training them to master skills related to the Internet of Things (IOT), robotics and entrepreneurship. […]
Two Puerto Rican projects were included in a list of 11 community environmental initiatives related to adaptation to extreme weather and meteorological events that will receive a combined $354,000 in grant support from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) within the framework of its North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program. A trilateral […]
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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