The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is investing $771,333 in two Projects in Puerto Rico that will help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. The Centros Sor Isolina Ferre in Guayama and Clínica Las Américas in Guaynabo have been selected to receive grant funding, said Luis R. García, USDA […]
Through its “A call for our people in need” campaign, the MCS Foundation announced it exceeded its goal by raising $562,000 through personal and corporate donations for its 2021 projects. In line with its annual commitment, MCS Healthcare Holdings LLC. will double the raised amount, it confirmed. “We’re extremely grateful to have philanthropic friends and […]
Inversión Cultural announced the call for its educational program to promote entrepreneurship and cultural management that will be conducted virtually and that is aimed at artists and entities from the cultural and creative sector. This program seeks to provide the necessary tools to strengthen administrative and business skills through educational sessions, the nonprofit said. The […]
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve announced that the property has been recognized as one of the best hotels in the world according to the Travel+Leisure 2021 “T+L 500 list.” Drawing on The Reserve’s recent recognition as one of The Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in the Travel+Leisure 2020 World’s Best […]
Nonprofit organization, PathStone Enterprise Center Inc., (PECI) began receiving and evaluating applications for financing under its Assistance and Loan Program for new clients looking to establish their own business or expand an existing business. “At PathStone Enterprise Center we recognize the tough path that entrepreneurs experience in search of the necessary financing for the development […]
Titín Foundation, in collaboration with the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the launch of “Apostemos por el Sur,” an effort to convey the creation of the first economic district in southern Puerto Rico. The pilot program for the island’s first Economic Development District will cover the towns of Juana Díaz, Ponce, Peñuelas, Guayanilla, Yauco […]
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME) is inviting advertising and digital design agencies, brands, media and startups to nominate their best digital campaigns and initiatives for the SME Digital Awards after the 2020 competition was postponed by the pandemic. Among the selection criteria to be used by the jury are: strategy, originality, […]
The St. Regis Bahia Beach in Río Grande earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com, the hotel announced. Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its 2021 Star Awards on Monday. The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is […]
The Puerto Rican Endowment for the Humanities launched its renewed Enciclopedia PR, an online reference and general education resource on the society, history, and culture of Puerto Rico. This free access publication, available at enciclopediapr.org, has more than 1,300 texts in Spanish, with revised English versions to be incorporated in the upcoming weeks. Its comprehensive […]
Two Porsche-certified sales executives in Puerto Rico — Jorge Santiago and Iván Guzmán — each won the “Sales Excellence Award,” bestowed by the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer to the top 100 Porsche salespeople in the world. Santiago scored 676 points, the highest number in the 99X Group, one of the three in which Porsche Latin […]
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced Sunday he has appointed Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés as the government’s chief financial officer, to prioritize the completion of the audited financial statements. His appointment is effective immediately. “It’s necessary to have an accurate map of our finances to be able to responsibly establish the fiscal solutions we need,” […]
The Puerto Rico Housing and Human Development Trust (FIDEVI, in Spanish) awarded $50,000 to the Puerto Rico Volunteer Organization of Engineers and Professionals (VIPR, in Spanish) to support several housing assistance projects in southwestern Puerto Rico affected by the earthquakes that have occurred since 2020. A total of 100 families that have damaged homes due […]
The Chairman of the Public Service Regulatory Board (JRSP, in Spanish), Edison Avilés-Deliz, announced that earlier this week, the operational offices of the Bureau of Transportation and other Public Services (NTSP, in Spanish) have moved into new headquarters at Stop 18 in Santurce. This is the same building that houses the Telecommunications Bureau’s offices. The […]
Puerto Rico’s Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Puerto Rico, has been following the pent-up demand that has been building up among people who have been unable to travel but are still dreaming of their next vacation. The organization’s focus has been inspiring responsible travelers by positioning Puerto Rico as a safe destination, while keeping the brand […]
On April 14, thousands of people will have the opportunity to join in a massive head shave and hair donation — in a virtual format — in solidarity with pediatric cancer patients and the medical and nursing staff of the Pediatric Hospital in the Río Piedras Medical Center. The “Pásate la Máquina Challenge” is a […]
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