Open Spaces turns to Supreme Court for access to gov’t tax exemption report
September 10, 2019
Nonprofit organization Open Spaces filed a motion before the Puerto Rico Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the Appellate Court to keep the government’s Report on Tax Reduction Agreements under seal. The report listing tax abatement agreements was prepared and delivered to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico in July 2017. […]
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Liberty Foundation donates $25k toward relief efforts in The Bahamas
September 10, 2019
Liberty Foundation donated $25,000 to the C&W Charitable Foundation to help relief efforts in the islands struck by Hurricane Dorian as part of a joint effort by all the companies that make up Liberty Latin America (LLA.) The Liberty Foundation is also encouraging all Puerto Ricans who want to help the storm victims in the […]
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Weekend Wheels: 1st-ever Toyota Corolla hybrid model is both stylish and sassy
September 9, 2019
The Toyota Corolla, one of the automaker’s most iconic and enduring models, has made an unforgettable entrance in 2020 with a reimagined and reconfigured design that combines style and sass — offering something for everyone. During a recent weekend, this media outlet had the opportunity to test drive the Corolla XSE hybrid model — the […]
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UPR-Río Piedras to host I-Corps Puerto Rico’s 9th cohort
September 6, 2019
Grupo Guayacán, Inc. (GGI) announced the ninth cohort of its business idea validation bootcamp, I-Corps Puerto Rico (I-Corps PR), which for the first time will take place at the University of Puerto Rico’s Río Piedras Campus. The event will be held in collaboration with the University’s Center for Commercialization and Innovation Support (UPR i+c), a […]
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MCS invests $1M+ to promote health, wellness islandwide
September 6, 2019
MCS is launching its “Tu Ruta al Bienestar” program with an investment of more than $1 million, expanding its role in community locations throughout the island to offer activities and experiences aimed at promoting health and wellness for the elderly. The initiative arises through an alliance with community-based organizations in Puerto Rico, including the YMCA, […]
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UPR professor gets $3M grant to develop new tech for future NASA missions
September 6, 2019
Following an “arduous selection process” and after competing with more than 50 proposals from different parts of the United States, Eduardo Nicolau, professor at the University of Puerto Rico’s School of Natural Sciences, has received a $3 million grant. The funding is for a project called “Puerto Rico Space Partnership for Research, Innovation and Training […]
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6 new organizations join P.R. Tourism Co.’s sustainable tourism program
September 6, 2019
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has added six companies to its Green, Agrotourism and Ecotourism properties program. The hotels are in the island’s eastern and central tourism regions. Hacienda Agroecológica Recaos Ortiz, Meyers Nurseries and Floral Farms, y Hacienda La Cascada, Punta Tuna Ecotours, and Proyecto Cabachuelas received their certificates during an event headed by […]
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FCC circulating order to OK $950M to strengthen broadband in PR/USVI
September 5, 2019
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Order to his fellow commissioners that would provide approximately $950 million in funding to “storm-harden, improve, and expand” broadband networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and María in 2017. This is the second round of funding under […]
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5-building residential complex planned for former Sears property in Hato Rey
September 5, 2019
The development plans for the former government-owned Sears property in Hato Rey, sold for $11.6 million last year, call for establishing a five-building residential complex, this media outlet confirmed. According to the proposed plans submitted by the property’s owner, Puerta de San Juan LLC. to the government’s Permits Management Office, the housing complex will comprise […]
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Popular, MasterCard announce efforts to aid Bahamas post-hurricane
September 5, 2019
Following the devastating passage of Hurricane Dorian through the Bahamas, Popular and MasterCard unveiled separate effort to aid the island nation’s recovery efforts. Popular announced the start of the “Puerto Rico Abraza Bahamas” campaign to raise funds through a bank account (030142822) or through ATH Móvil, by selecting the option Donate to/FundacionBPPRBahamas. “The destruction caused […]
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Tourism expert: ‘There’s tremendous interest in learning about new Puerto Rico’
September 5, 2019
Although Puerto Rico’s image among travel advisors is weaker than that of the perception among consumers, there is a “tremendous amount of interest from travel advisors in learning more about the new Puerto Rico, thus presenting a major opportunity for the Island.” So said American Society of Travel Advisors CEO Zane Kerby, in Puerto Rico […]
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Statistics Institute presents 3-yr. strategic plan, opens call for executive director
September 4, 2019
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics is actively reorganizing its internal operations and on Tuesday opened the call for a new executive director who should be in place by November, Board Chair Arnaldo Cruz said. During a news conference at the agency, Cruz said the restructuring began when former Executive Director Mario Marazzi stepped down […]
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P.R. Convention Center reports ‘record’ results for Fiscal 2019
September 4, 2019
The Puerto Rico Convention Center, operated by AEG Facilities, said Fiscal 2019, which ended June 30, was the “most successful year in its 14-year history,” with an increase in total attendance of 26% year-over-year. In all 644,000 visitors came through the Convention Center’s doors last year, representing the highest volume in comparison to the previous […]
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Parallel18, Google Developers Launchpad team up to support P.R.’s startup ecosystem
September 4, 2019
Startup accelerator parallel18 has amplified its resources network by joining Google Developers Launchpad’s select group of regional partners, it announced. The collaboration not only grants access to Google’s global network but also encourages sharing insights and best practices between startup ecosystem catalyzers from around the world, parallel18 officials said. Google Developers Launchpad is a branch […]
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Co.’s step up to aid hurricane-ravaged Bahamas, Red Cross receiving donations
September 4, 2019
A number of private companies announced the steps they will take to help the Bahamas, where a number of its islands were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Evertec Inc. will donate $100,000 for hurricane relief efforts, said CEO Mac Schuessler. “Hurricane Dorian is a devastating natural disaster in the […]
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