Uber has deactivated a passenger’s account for violating their community guidelines while in Puerto Rico. This comes after the passenger, who allegedly was a tourist, was denounced on social media by residents after a video of her and another passenger defecating on the side of a busy road, in broad daylight, went viral last week. […]
Lemonade Day Puerto Rico is now accepting registrations from students wanting to operate their own business and earn their own money to participate in the third edition of the program to be held June 12, 2021 throughout the island. Registration is free for participants of Lemonade Day to learn how to: set up and operate […]
Show promoters, artists, theater operators, among other entertainment industry professionals may qualify for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration, for which the Convention District Authority will be hosting an orientation session on how those who lost income due to COVID-19 may get aid. The orientation session will take place Mar. 24, at 9 […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application page in anticipation of opening applications for the critical economic relief program on April 8, 2021. “Help is here for venue operators hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SBA has worked diligently to build the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program […]
Under the slogan, “Porque Ser Relacionista es cosa seria,” the Puerto Rico Public Relations Professionals Association (ARPPR, by its Spanish acronym), launched its new campaign seeking to educate about the role of public relations professionals, reaffirm the importance of having a licensed public relations practitioner to develop and execute communications efforts, and promote compliance with […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in rural America. This increase is in line with provisions in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), said Luis R. García, acting state director […]
To celebrate Women’s Month, GenTrust Puerto Rico this week gathered more than 50 women leaders and entrepreneurs in a virtual event designed to create financial awareness and encourage participants to take actions that will lead to their financial wellness. Hosted by GenTrust Principal Elena Hernández, the event, entitled “Financial Wellness: Rebuilding for Tomorrow,” sought to […]
The Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Resort hotels are recruiting employees for about 30 different positions, the general managers of the properties, Ben Tutt and José C. Padín, respectively, announced. “We’re looking for candidates for a variety of positions in practically all areas of the hotel and at all levels. The main requirement is to […]
Dorado-based Pharma-Bio Serv Inc. announced that revenues for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2021 were approximately $4.5 million, a decrease of some $125,000 when compared to the same period last year. Additionally, net income for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2021 was approximately $268,000, a decrease of some $259,000 when compared to the same period […]
Puerto Rico will be part of the second edition of the global Digital Cleanup Day, slated to take place March 20. In the digital world, similar to the environment, there is a huge amount of trash. Unnecessary emails, files, apps, duplicates of photos and videos are all digital waste, according to the organization. Almost all […]
Seeking to take advantage of the knowledge offered by retirees, the Voluntarios del Sureste program announced a call to recruit 150 retired professionals in several specialized areas to help communities in southeastern municipalities. The municipalities to benefit from community volunteer work are Las Piedras, Yabucoa and Humacao, organizers said. “Our society is committed to volunteering […]
Looking to simplify banking processes so that customers may access the bank “easily and securely,” FirstBank is now offering contactless technology and a new mobile app to manage its Beyond credit cards. The financial institution is also launching its digital platform through which customers can apply for different credit products through its corporate website. “Because […]
The Kinesis Foundation announced the opening of the application period of the 2021-2022 Kinesis scholarship, aimed at students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at one of the top 100 universities in the United States. The Kinesis scholarship has awarded $10.5 million to […]
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico inaugurated one of its flagship projects of 2021, Total Academy, to offer courses and trainings to employees and business partners at a facility in De Diego Avenue in San Juan. The goal of the $400,000 training center is to educate its network on security issues, service controls, operation of its stores, […]
As part of the “Pásate la Máquina Challenge” fundraising initiative, the CAP Foundation inaugurated its store and donation collection center on the second level of the Plaza Las Américas shopping center. There, the general public will have the opportunity to make their contribution in person by purchasing items, making donations. The challenge also calls for […]
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