Puerto Rico-based insurance company Coordinated Insurance Services and technology applications and solutions development firm ImaginationSoft joined to develop the digital platform CUBIERTAPR.COM, to promote life insurance plans sold digitally. “There are insurers in the market that offer certain digital products. However, the life insurance policy that we’re offering through coverpr.com is the first life insurance […]
Luxury cruise ship Seabourn Ovation will restart operations after the pandemic hiatus from Puerto Rico, which will generate $100,000 for the local economy in Fiscal 2022 and 2023, government officials confirmed. The ship, owned by Seabourn, joins Carnival, Norwegian, Viking, Crystal, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean as the seventh cruise line to restart operations in Puerto […]
The Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) and the Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority (AFICA) announced the issuance of up to $57.4 million in new AFICA bonds to refinance existing debt and finance the expansion of services, as well as improvements to several components of […]
The Mennonite Medical Center in Cayey inaugurated its new operating rooms, one of them hybrid, which makes possible the combined performance of minimally invasive procedures and open surgeries in the same space, hospital officials said. The new facility also allows switching between both types of procedures, with a single multidisciplinary group. The hybrid room combines […]
MMM Healthcare announced the launch vending machines in shopping centers and hospitals in Puerto Rico, through which members can get their over-the-counter medications “immediately and when they need them.” “We’ve always stood out for innovation and once again, we keep working to provide greater convenience to our affiliates. Vending Machines are an additional option to […]
As part of their commitment with the environment and in alliance with Lote 23, a group of volunteer employees from FirstBank planted 20 fruit trees in this gastronomic park in Santurce. The initiative seeks to provide the tenants at the park with fruit to prepare their dishes and recipes, organizers said. This activity is part […]
The Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank announced the first virtual orientation to new and existing entrepreneurs who received unemployment and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits. The webinar is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. This after a few weeks ago, the EDB signed a collaborative agreement with the Department of Labor and Human Resources to […]
With a clear vision for the future, nine Puerto Rican companies completed the 13th edition of the Guayacán Venture Accelerator (GVA) program, an executive development program designed to propel the growth of existing companies. The companies’ representatives completed a curriculum of 18 workshops and lectures, immersing in advanced business education topics, techniques and the tools […]
Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers, leading company dedicated to the manufacturing, bottling and distribution of consumer products in Puerto Rico, confirmed it was awarded as the national champion of the “Market Street Challenge 2021.” The Market Street Challenge is an annual competition that recognizes the central role and superior performance of Coca-Cola bottlers in the areas […]
MCS Advantage Inc., a healthcare company offering Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance coverage for seniors, announced that its MCS Classicare (HMO) health plan received from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) an overall 4.5-star rating out of 5 stars, for all its Medicare Advantage products for 2022. The plan also achieved a 5-star rating […]
Kissimmee, FL. —Purchasing a home can be daunting, especially for Spanish-speaking buyers who must sign loan documents written in English. A new resource is coming to central Florida to help Hispanics looking for help with the details of buying a home. Ameriuno, the bilingual mortgage services division of Amerifirst Financial Corporation announced plans to open […]
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide with some 18 million deaths a year. In Puerto Rico, these conditions are among the leading cause of death, according to information published by Medicine and Public Health magazine, Puerto Rico heads the list of high incidences for “diabetes, smoking and overweight.” All these are factors […]
The Puerto Rico Builders Association awarded the “Social Impact Award” to the Construction Laboratory where Habitat Builds Puerto Rico construction trainings are offered, during its annual convention held recently at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. The Association presents this award annually to projects and organizations that achieve a positive social and community impact through strategic […]
Perkins Engines Company Limited has appointed Power Master as the authorized Perkins distributor in Puerto Rico. Based in San Juan, Power Master supplies Perkins engines and offers authorized parts and service to local customers and equipment manufacturers. Power Master brings the expertise of industry leaders, engineers, customer service managers, technicians, and parts professionals leveraging more […]
A healthy group of participants took part in the first orientation session under the new mentoring program for small retailers offered jointly by the Puerto Rico College of Certified Public Accountants and the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank. “With this agreement we ensure that participants have first-hand information from professionals with extensive experience to help […]
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