Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program expanding to Puerto Rico
March 30, 2021
Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program will be available in more than 200 countries, nearly every country where Apple products are sold. Puerto Rico will be included in the footprint later this year, the company confirmed. Launched originally in 2019 and expanded to Europe and Canada last year, the program enables repair providers of all sizes […]
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CDC halts evictions in USDA multifamily housing communities
March 30, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended the eviction moratorium to affected multifamily housing residents through June 30, 2021. This halt in residential evictions allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend relief to people who rely on USDA-supported multifamily housing communities. The USDA has 82 projects with 5,400 residents […]
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Uber partners with Walgreens to vaccinate drivers against COVID-19
March 30, 2021
Rideshare company Uber announced it will help drivers and delivery partners registered in the application in Puerto Rico to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine, in collaboration with Walgreens. Through the app, drivers and delivery partners will be able to get a unique authorization code to book an appointment to get vaccinated against COVID-19 […]
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Puerto Rico Community Foundation grant helps repair 8 homes in Salinas
March 30, 2021
On March 4, One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico recently began the rehabilitation of eight homes in the Playa community, in Salinas, affected by Hurricanes Irma and María as a result of a philanthropic investment of $140,000 from the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. Most of the homes to benefit are made of wood and […]
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Caguas-based firm chosen to distribute COVID-19 tests in Puerto Rico
March 26, 2021
US-based AccessBio has appointed RodiMedi & Associates as the authorized distributors of its COVID-19 antigen and molecular tests (PCR) in Puerto Rico, Orlando Rodríguez, owner of the Caguas-based company, announced. “We’re authorized distributors, and this guarantees the legitimacy of the tests that are distributed on the island as required by the FDA’s emergency authorization,” said […]
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New sinfinespr.org website groups more than 1K Puerto Rico nonprofits
March 26, 2021
With more than 1,000 nonprofits in Puerto Rico grouped in one place, the Titín Foundation launched the sinfinespr.org online platform that allows its users to access the entities and channel donations, while facilitating collaborations and strategic alliances among them. The Titín Foundation identified the need, in 2017, for a central database of nonprofits, which are […]
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Puerto Rico Ports Authority finishes $220K perimeter fence at Humacao airport
March 26, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority completed the construction of a new perimeter fence at the Hermenegildo Ortiz de Humacao Regional Airport, agency Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz announced. As part of the project, 3,260 linear feet of existing fence and 3,135 linear feet of new fence were repaired, and two new gates were built, while […]
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Columbia Central U. begins distributing $4.1M relief funds to students
March 25, 2021
Columbia Central University’s administration announced it is distributing $4.1 million among 1,817 students who will benefit from the “Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.” The US Department of Education granted the CRRSAA funds that will benefit students who will receive between $1,250 to $2,500, university officials said. “Students can voluntarily request that the funds […]
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SBA to Increase lending limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
March 25, 2021
The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and nonprofit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, it announced. Starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from six months of economic injury with a […]
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DIRECTV Puerto Rico partners with HITN to provide Spanish-language content
March 25, 2021
HITN TV announced an agreement with DIRECTV Puerto Rico to include HITN-TV’s cultural, educational and entertainment programming in Puerto Rico. The partnership has allowed DIRECTV Puerto Rico to access to Spanish language content since Mar. 1st on channel 764. “We’re thrilled that HITN TV’s content will be included on DIRECTV Puerto Rico, which will allow […]
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USDA grants $780K to town of Dorado for heavy equipment
March 24, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $780,000 to the town of Dorado, to buy of vehicles and heavy equipment that will serve rural residents, Luis R. García, acting state director for Puerto Rico, confirmed. “The acquisition will allow the municipality to better address health, safety and security needs of its constituents,” he said. The funding […]
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Ponce, Aguadilla regional airports pass FAA inspections
March 24, 2021
The Mercedita international Airport in Ponce and the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla received their respective Letters of Compliance after passing the Federal Aviation Administration’s annual inspection Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz confirmed. As part of the evaluation, the FAA inspected each facility individually earlier this month, including all systems, […]
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Porsche Center Puerto Rico service manager wins 2nd consecutive regional award
March 24, 2021
Daniel Santiago, Garage Europa Porsche Center service manager, landed first place in Group 3 of the After Sales Excellence Award (ASEA) 2020, a recognition offered by the Porsche Latin America regional office to the most outstanding after sales managers in Latin America and the Caribbean. “Daniel has been part of the Porsche family for several […]
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Loíza Glocal Bootcamp creates 30 jobs, $100K in economic activity
March 23, 2021
Eleven businesses and entrepreneurs from Loíza and nearby towns were able to create or maintain 30 jobs, export products and generate more than $100,000 of combined economic activity through commercial and collaboration agreements, after participating in the Loíza Glocal Bootcamp, developed by nonprofit Vitrina Solidaria with the support of the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. The […]
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Castañer community to run its own solar energy microgrid
March 23, 2021
The rural and mountainous community of Castañer will have a solar energy microgrid that will provide uninterrupted power to small businesses that provide essential goods and services to the population. The project will include the installation of solar energy and battery storage for small businesses, organizers said. The initiative, funded by a grant awarded to […]
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