The Bravo Family Foundation — a philanthropic entity founded by Puerto Rican businessman Orlando Bravo — will host a free webinar of the application process to participate in the Rising Entrepreneurs Program today at 6 p.m. The seminar will be given by Jaime Morales, managing director of the program, and the agenda includes the timeline […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, the agency announced. The “Record of Decision” details cleanup work that includes removing and disposing of contaminated soil from the site to protect people’s health. “EPA’s cleanup plan will address the source […]
Alivia Specialty Pharmacy announced it has earned accreditation as a specialty pharmacy from URAC, an independent nonprofit entity based in Washington, DC that provides validation to advance healthcare quality through leadership, measurement and innovation. By achieving this status, Alivia SP has “demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes,” company […]
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 2020 Nominating Committee announced the selections for seven leadership positions, including Javier Rúa-Jovet, who is occupying a position within the organization for the third time. In this appointment, Rúa-Jovet will participate in the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council, the transnational entity that establishes policies regarding country […]
Airbnb announced it will ban overnight reservations for Halloween weekend on all home listings in the United States, including Puerto Rico, or Canada. Additionally, it confirmed it will boost “existing protections and technologies aimed at stopping as many large gatherings as possible that weekend.” Airbnb guests will not be able to make overnight reservations for […]
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the its four key loan guarantee programs under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative, the agency announced. As part of a series of regulatory reforms, USDA has officially eliminated duplicative processes and has launched a common loan guarantee application for the following programs: Water […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations announced it seized various courier packages containing counterfeit designer cellphone cases, jewelry and luxury watches sent from Hong Kong. If genuine, the confiscated merchandise would have had an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $552,157, the agency said. CBP officers discovered the counterfeit goods […]
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI), a subsidiary of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and Northwell Health/Center for Global Health held a virtual symposium in which 320 healthcare professionals discussed issues related to clinical research and the medical management of COVID-19. The “COVID 19: Current Concepts and Lessons Learned from the Northwell […]
The historic El Convento Hotel has reopened for business in Old San Juan, unveiling offers and a “variety of gastronomic experiences,” while complying with the strictest safety and protection protocols, the property’s General Manager, Alfredo Arroyo, said. The El Convento Hotel is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotel, it is the oldest member of Historic Hotels […]
After helping collect more than $500,000 to benefit more than 80 nonprofit organizations on the island in 2019, Puerto Rico will join, for the fourth consecutive year, the #GivingTuesday global movement on Dec. 1 under the slogan: “Unprecedented times require unprecedented generosity.” #GivingTuesday is a global initiative that seeks to multiply generosity and solidarity as […]
The Puerto Rico Public Relations Association announced that its 33rd annual convention under the theme “#REBOOT2020: Communications Perspectives in the Face of a New Model,” will feature Puerto Rican businessman Orlando Bravo as keynote speaker to deliver the event’s closing lecture on Oct. 17th at 12:30 p.m. via the ZOOM platform. Born in Mayagüez, Bravo, […]
As part of its mission to develop civic capacities, Puerto Rico-based nonprofit Espacios Abiertos created the Community Laboratory, an empowerment and leadership project aimed at helping communities strengthen their recovery and sustainability skills, through a virtual platform. Project Coordinator, Carla J. Alonso, said the online site gathers tools to support the communities developed since the […]
As the U.S. Small Business Administration marks 10 years of supporting small business growth through its competitive State Trade Expansion (STEP) grant program, the federal agency announced the newest round of state awards that support export growth among United States small businesses. The SBA is providing $384,930 to the Puerto Rico Trade & Export Company […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it will invite new airports to participate in the Preclearance program for the first time since 2016. Interested foreign airports may apply for Preclearance by submitting an application through the CBP website. “Preclearance strengthens our partnerships abroad and provides benefits to passengers, airports, governments, and airlines,” said William […]
The Puerto Rico Cardiology Society and the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson launched the “Connect with Your Health” educational campaign, focused on the message that despite the limitations of daily life because of the pandemic, people should not neglect their health and continue to visit their doctor. “The reality we’re living has created […]
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