IEEFA P.R.: New natural gas deal fits same old pattern for choosing contractors
January 25, 2019
Editor’s Note: The following is an analysis by Tom Sanzillo ([email protected]), IEEFA’s director of finance and Cathy Kunkel ([email protected]), an IEEFA energy analyst. It is being reprinted as it originally appeared in IEEFA’s website. The government of Puerto Rico is moving forward with plans to convert two units at the San Juan power plant from […]
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Public power versus privatized power: The debate in P.R. before and after María
January 24, 2019
By Eliván Martínez Mercado | Center for Investigative Journalism From the inside of a cargo container like the ones used to transport food overseas, the town of Sterling, Massachusetts implements the energy system of the future. The general manager of this power services company, Sean Hamilton, walks with his head protected by a white constructor’s […]
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P.R. Nonprofit Capacity Building Network to boost grassroots organizations
January 23, 2019
The Puerto Rico Nonprofit Capacity Building Network is coming together to provide training, networking opportunities and funding for grassroots organizations across Puerto Rico. The goal is to increase their capacity to meet crucial community needs in areas such as housing, climate resilience, education and health, especially as the island recovers from Hurricanes Irma and María. […]
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Evertec included in ’19 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for advancing women in workplace
January 17, 2019
Evertec Inc. announced that it is one of 230 companies selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. “We’re proud to be included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, representing the first company in Puerto Rico among the 36 countries and regions […]
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Special Report: How Trump’s anti-immigrant policies separate families in P.R.
January 16, 2019
By Mc Nelly Torres | Center for Investigative Journalism Johnny Santana moved to Puerto Rico in the early 1990s in search of a better life than the one he had in his hometown of Higüey in the Dominican Republic. He worked in construction, as a cook, and later delivering vegetables to restaurants, a job he’s […]
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Foundation for P.R. begins 1st phase of Whole Community Resilience Program
January 16, 2019
Foundation for Puerto Rico has signed an agreement with the Department of Housing to lead the coordination of the Whole Community Resilience Planning Program, the nonprofit announced. As part of the first phase, FPR is building a multisectoral working group that will include key government, community, non-government and nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico that have […]
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San Jorge Children & Women’s Hospital unit opens through $1M investment
January 11, 2019
Since 1988, the San Jorge Hospital has been known as the first pediatric hospital in the Caribbean.
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Mastercard launches roadmap to boost online payment security in LatAm, Caribbean
January 10, 2019
This will increase expectations of seamless online payment experiences with unquestioned security and convenience.
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Center for Investigative Journalism concludes Rosselló’s tax promises ‘deceptive’
January 9, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, closed 2018 with a message saying his administration is promoting economic development by reducing taxes.
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Agritek Holdings Inc. gets cannabis license, starts operating in P.R.
January 9, 2019
Agritek Holdings over the last two years has funded the operation.
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Mastercard drops name from brand to adapt to digital environment
January 8, 2019
The red and yellow interlocking circles have been the hallmark of the Mastercard brand for more than 50 years.
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News is my Business wraps up ’18 with 171% growth in user traffic
January 4, 2019
The results compare all of 2017 to the same 12-month period in 2018.
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A year-end review of the Top 10 posts published in News is my Business in ’18
December 31, 2018
This year was very active and brought significant changes and growth for News is my Business.
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Parallel18 announces co.’s to join 6th international cohort
December 21, 2018
The selected companies represent nine countries.
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Foundation for Puerto Rico, Evertec partner to help small businesses
December 20, 2018
The partnership will provide technical support to small businesses as part of the “Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative."
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