Liberty Latin America released its inaugural ESG report outlining its commitment to environment, social, and governance (“ESG”) practices across its operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The ESG report covers metrics for 2020 and is available on the company’s website. “On behalf of all our employees at Liberty Latin America, I’m proud to present […]
Cybersecurity firm GM Sectec announced the expansion of its services to Iraq with the commencement of the card production certification process for a card embossing company in that country. “We’re pleased to begin business on the other side of the world, starting in Iraq, a country well known for its rich history and oil-based economy, […]
Looking to continue steering Puerto Rico toward economic impact after COVID-19’s impact, the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) has opened the application process for municipalities to receive federal allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act. Under the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, $1.55 billion was allocated for the 78 municipalities and […]
Traditionally, El Yunque has peak visitation in the summer, especially in July. The Forest Service will continue the advanced recreation system in Recreation.gov to manage forest capacity in the main recreation area along Road 191. Managing crowds in the Forest is further challenged by the pandemic. Other public lands across the nation, are also experiencing […]
Porsche Center Puerto Rico announced it has become the first satellite training facility for automotive technicians in the Caribbean, which will enable it to offer courses to specialists not from the island, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The designation was made jointly by the German headquarters and its Miami regional office, Porsche Latin America. It […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is seeking applications for grants under the Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant program, which seeks to provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include cooperatives, groups of cooperatives and cooperative development centers with most of its board of directors or governing board comprised of […]
The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) announced that a sealed bid process is underway through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the land property and the structure known as former Madame Luchetti School at the main entrance of Condado in San Juan. “We encourage all interested parties to visit the […]
All changes to the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency’s (COR3) Chapter 7 internal policies on disbursement processes and cash handling are already in force to streamline procedures related to Requests for Reimbursements (RFR) and Requests for Advances (RFA) for reconstruction projects required under funds allocated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the […]
A four-person family in Puerto Rico will spend an average of $203.09 for the basic items it should have in a five-day “emergency basket” ahead of this year’s hurricane season, the Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs confirmed. The agency known as DACO said a six-person supply will cost an average of $287.37, $375.36 for […]
María Fernanda Levis-Peralta, founder of Impactivo LLC, was named one of the “Top 100 Healthcare Leaders of 2021” by the International Forum for Advancement in Healthcare (IFAH) in Las Vegas recently. IFAH, previously known as the Smart Health Conference, is one of the world’s top healthcare conferences and recognizes individuals for developing innovations in healthcare. […]
More than 40 young entrepreneurs will graduate on July 3rd from the SEEDS program, a STEM entrepreneurship curriculum managed by Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurial initiatives and education through economic development, and creating opportunities for women and children in Puerto Rico, where six of 10 kids live below the poverty line. Students […]
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3) announced the availability of transitional positions for recent undegraduate or master’s degree college graduates in several areas. Agency Executive Director Manuel Laboy said the goal is to continue strengthening the work team in charge of facilitating the processes related to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction efforts. “We currently […]
LeadPivot, a division of Puerto Rican firm Birling Capital, has developed ImmunitaPass Events, an application that allows identifying vaccinated participants of indoor events, such as a recent Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) luncheon. As the COVID-19 pandemic is contained, many organizations are conducting indoor events. The ImmunitaPass safety and risk control software fully identifies […]
The Puerto Rico Polytechnic University announced to its students and the community that it will return to in-person classes during the 2021-22 academic year that starts Aug. 9. However, it will keep its virtual and hybrid courses for students who prefer to study remotely. “We know that many students are eager to actively participate and […]
Nestlé Professional announced the expansion of its product offering with the integration of its first Puerto Rican bean coffee, Nescafé Espresso Puerto Rico. With the launch of Nescafé Espresso Puerto Rico, Nestlé seeks to continue its strategy to increase coffee sales in Puerto Rico, which have been in recovery after the impact of the atmospheric […]
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