The Foundation for Puerto Rico and Estudios Técnicos will work together to develop the first economic model of the island’s visitor economy, which is expected to be ready by September.
Renowned international experts on the subject of medicinal cannabis will come together for the third edition of Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz, which will take place on Oct. 5-6 at the Sheraton Hotel Convention Center in San Juan, organizers announced Thursday.
A group of companies insuring the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s debt filed a motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico Tuesday, asking for the appointment of an independent receiver to pursue increased rates and to oversee certain operations of the public corporation.
Thirty companies from Puerto Rico, the U.S. mainland, Latin America and Europe presented their ventures to a group of international investors at Parallel 18’s Third Generation Demo Day in the Emilio S. Belaval Theater at Sacred Heart University in Santurce.
Moody’s Investors Service's July 6 downgrade of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s credit rating to from Caa3 to Ca reflects “the increased uncertainty that now exists regarding the outcome and the timing of a future debt restructuring plan for PREPA, which in the end will lower bondholder recoveries.
The Puerto Rico Municipal Legislators Association and America's Drug Card have partnered to distribute the first 50,000 cards that offer significant discounts on drug payments throughout the island, and will be available for immediate use.
Following a period of much analysis and evaluation, the Mennonite Health System reached an agreement with the Episcopal San Lucas Health System to purchase the assets and operation of the Episcopal San Lucas Hospital in Guayama, effective Aug. 31.
International startup accelerator Parallel18 (P18), based in Santurce, announced the selection of 36 startups representing 13 countries for its fourth generation of mentoring program.
Since 2015, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has assisted more than 100 local researchers with its Research Grants Program, which has awarded close to $6 million in grants for projects in science and technology, institution officials said Wednesday.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Marina PDR Operations, LLC, resolving its alleged failure to apply for and obtain coverage under the 2008 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit for its discharges of stormwater runoff from the Marina Puerto Del Rey into the Caribbean Sea.
After a judging session this past weekend, Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced the 18 startups that will go on to compete as finalists in this year’s EnterPRize Business Building Competition, the organization announced Monday.
Sifredo Acarón, a hematologist-oncologist based in Mayagüez, filed a lawsuit against healthcare insurer Triple-S Salud Inc. and Triple-S Medicare Advantage Inc. for canceling his contract effective June 30.
CoSPAZIO, an upscale coworking space at the Caribe Office Building next to El Caribe Hilton Hotel and Paseo Caribe, officially opened its doors to local and relocating professionals Thursday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations announced Thursday that approximately 115 seizures where made of counterfeit products, valued at more than $6.5 million, which were illegally imported into Puerto Rico via international mail.
The 5th edition of the Puerto Rico Investment Summit will be held Oct. 9-10, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, organizers announced Wednesday.
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