Puerto Rico experiences ‘historic month’ of new car sales in July
September 1, 2021
Puerto Rico’s new car sales reached 10,926 units in July, representing a year-over-year growth of 3.12% in July, the United Automobile Importers Group (GUIA, in Spanish) announced. A total of 10,595 new vehicles were sold in July 2020. “The month of July closed as the July with the highest sales in history,” GUIA President Ricardo […]
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FirstBank donates to 2 nonprofits dedicated to dog adoption, care in Puerto Rico
September 1, 2021
As part of its commitment to vulnerable populations, FirstBank sponsored the National Dog Day event held by Vivo Beach Club and donated to two nonprofit organizations dedicated to the adoption and care of dogs on the island. El Foster Club, whose mission is to create a support network to house abandoned animals until they find […]
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FV Bank secures $8M in Series A funding round
August 31, 2021
FV Bank, a dual licensed challenger bank and digital asset custodian, announced the closing of its Series A funding round worth $8 million. The fundraise, led by BnkToTheFuture, Decentralized Ventures, NFG Fund, CCIX Global, Zenrain Technology, and Satvat, boosts FV Bank’s post money valuation to $48.9 million, the entity said. Founded in 2018 by payments entrepreneurs […]
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Health Gorilla connects 1M+ residents to Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange
August 31, 2021
California-based Health Gorilla, a company dedicated to managing interoperability platforms in Puerto Rico, and the Health Department announced that more than 1 million residents have connected to the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange (PRHIE) network in 60 days of program launch. This initiative enables healthcare providers to access and share patient medical record data securely […]
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USDA seeks comment on ways to help rural farmers increase income, expand markets
August 31, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking input on ways to better help rural businesses and agricultural producers develop and market new products. The USDA is interested in recommendations to improve the application process and eligibility requirements for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program, which receives at least 12 petitions a year from Puerto Rico farmers, […]
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PRMA, GSA launch free seminar on new procurement processes
August 30, 2021
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, in alliance with the government’s General Services Administration (GSA) will carry out a free virtual seminar on the new procurement processes of goods, services and auctions. It is scheduled for Aug. 31, starting at 9 a.m. The event seeks to give PRMA members and other executives interested in selling to […]
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Medtronic LatAm launches program to recognize healthcare workers ‘who inspire’
August 30, 2021
Medtronic announced the launch of “Inspiradores,” a recognition program to honor and celebrate health workers in Latin America through life stories. The launch coincides with the designation of 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers by the World Health Organization (WHO), the company with presence in Puerto Rico stated. In its inaugural […]
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MCS Classicare activates influenza vaccination campaign
August 27, 2021
n anticipation of the start of the most active season for the influenza virus, MCS Classicare has announced that it will hold 14 free vaccination events in a drive-thru format so that the general community and MCS Classicare members can get vaccinated against influenza. The event will be held in alliance with Vacunas Bright Centers, […]
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EPA orders co.s to comply with Clean Water Act at construction project in Rincón
August 26, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has taken an enforcement action against two companies, Aurora’s Dream LLC and Bellagio LLC, for stormwater discharge violations of regulations and a permit that serve to reduce pollution from construction runoff. “It is imperative that developers get stormwater permit coverage for construction projects and implement erosion and […]
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Ponce Health Sciences Univ. expands medicine program to St. Louis
August 26, 2021
The Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine announced that the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) — the entity that accredits medical schools in the United States and Canada — approved the expansion of its Doctor of Medicine (MD) program to its campus in St. Louis, MO. This pushes PHSU’s medicine program from 150 […]
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Ports gets gets 7 proposals for $130M Aguadilla airport runway project
August 25, 2021
Seven multinational groups submitted credentials for $130 million construction project of the new runway at the Rafael Hernández Aguadilla airport, the Puerto Rico Ports Authority confirmed. “This is the most important and most invested Port Authority project in recent history. We are very happy and excited, since one of these seven multinational groups will carry […]
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Walmart announces flu shots for 2021-2022 season are available in Puerto Rico
August 25, 2021
As part of its commitment to the health and well-being of the communities on the island, Walmart Puerto Rico announced that the annual flu shots for the 2021-2022 season, which is about to begin, are now available in its local pharmacies. “Our customers can take advantage of getting vaccinated against influenza when they visit our […]
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El Yunque National Forest, 5 nonprofits sign MOU for promotional projects
August 25, 2021
El Yunque National Forest and a coalition of five nonprofit organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on several projects that facilitate community empowerment, shared stewardship, conservation, and co-management of natural resources, as well as promotion of tourism and economic activity in the northeast region. El Yunque National Forest Supervisor, Keenan Adams, explained […]
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Skootel offers university students 30% discount to mark 2-yr. anniversary
August 25, 2021
Local company Skootel announced that starting Sept. 15, 2021 it will extend a 30% discount on the cost per minute of travel to university students to mark its two-year anniversary. The discount means that instead of paying $0.28 cents per minute of the rental fee for the scooter vehicles, users would pay approximately $0.20 cents. […]
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Flow Financial to open this week following $250K investment
August 24, 2021
Flow Financial & Consulting Group — a new licensed consulting, advisory and brokerage firm — will open for business Aug. 26, following a $250,000 initial investment investment. The firm, which is licensed by the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF, in Spanish), focuses on originating, documenting, and presenting cases for commercial and personal […]
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