Rock Solid Technologies named to ’21 GovTech 100 List
January 19, 2021
Government Technology magazine has chosen Rock Solid Technologies, a software company that helps governments and citizens work as one through configurable customer relationship management, mobile, and enterprise resource planning software solutions as a GovTech 100 company for 2021. Government Technology magazine publishes the list annually to highlight companies focused on “making a difference in and […]
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UPR students develop ‘ArtesaníasICP’ app to feature local artisans
January 15, 2021
Students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Río Piedras developed an app called “ArtesaníasICP,” through which people from around the world can contact and buy from local artisans. The app, created with the support from the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (ICP), is free to download and features a wide range of features. […]
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Global design firm Stantec moves to new office in Guaynabo
January 15, 2021
Global design firm Stantec has opened an office in the San Patricio neighborhood of Guaynabo, expanding its presence on the island “to better serve its clients,” the company announced. Located in the T-Mobile Center, the 1,200-square-foot office will support between eight and 10 employees. “Our new office in Puerto Rico strengthens our ability to deliver […]
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Integro Foundation joins efforts in fight against poverty
January 14, 2021
Integro Foundation has joined forces with other nonprofit organizations for its “Regala con Propósito” (“Gifting with Purpose”) initiative, a pillar in its fight against the causes of poverty and inequality in Puerto Rico. “Gifting with Purpose started supporting orphanages and organizations that work hard every day so that children in Puerto Rico grow up healthy, […]
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Agriculture Dept. extends deadline for fish farmers to apply for economic aid
January 13, 2021
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department has extended the deadline for thousands of fishermen to complete the online application and benefit from incentives approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for recovery funds as a result of the pandemic, agency Secretary-designate Ramón González said. “Understanding the problems that fishermen have had to access the […]
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ICPR Junior College launches new business administration track
January 13, 2021
ICPR Junior College is expanding its academic program by incorporating a new Associate Degree in Business Administration with Coordination of Health Services and Medical Billing. The program combines three academic areas focused on administration, coordination of health services and billing, providing the student with the opportunity to perform in various areas of employment, school officials […]
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USDA opens call for grants to support rural community dev.’t projects
January 13, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking grant applications for projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas. Subject to the availability of funds, grants will be established through USDA’s Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program. Eligible recipients include public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and qualified private (for-profit) organizations, the […]
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Medicinal cannabis health fair returns to Plaza Las Américas Feb. 11-14
January 13, 2021
Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz will return to the Plaza Las Américas shopping center in Hato Rey Feb. 11-14, to provide orientation and certifications to patients, organizers said. The event will take place on the mall’s first level, at the location next to Macy’s, while observing strict health requirements in place to curb the spread of COVID-19, […]
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IRSI launches 1st It’s Just Wings virtual restaurant
January 12, 2021
As part of its innovation plan and customer service expansion, Puerto Rican restaurant company IRSI has launched It’s Just Wings, its first fully virtual restaurant offering exclusive service through Uber Eats. “We’re very happy to bring It’s Just Wings to Puerto Rico, our first virtual restaurant. In the wake of the pandemic, we’ve seen an […]
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Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción opens call for PARACa summer internship
January 12, 2021
Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción (MPA) launched the call for its PARACa social action internship for Summer 2021, despite the uncertainty that the emergency due to COVID-19 implies. The project is aimed at university students and recent graduates looking to work on social projects and is open to both residents and those who are studying in […]
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Total Puerto Rico awards ‘Total Quartz’ scholarship to Mech Tech College students
January 12, 2021
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico awarded $15,000 in scholarships to a group of 15 students from Mech Tech College, as part of an alliance with the educational institution to train future mechanics on the subject of automotive lubricants. “Total Puerto Rico has made available to students one of our best educational tools at an international level […]
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Polytechnic University announces scholarship opportunity
January 12, 2021
Puerto Rico Polytechnic University announced the offering of new scholarships as part of the Department of Defense Cyber Security Scholarship Program. Each of these grants is coupled with a full-time job at a federal agency. The scholarships are available to students with American citizenship, a GPA of 3.2 for undergrad students, and 3.5 at the […]
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3 Amigos Recruiting looking for landscapers for US mainland jobs
January 11, 2021
Personnel recruiting company, 3 Amigos Recruiting, has dozens of positions for Puerto Rican landscapers interested in an employment opportunity in the US mainland, it announced. Those interested should be available for a virtual interview starting Jan. 13. The interview process will continue in February and March. The chosen landscapers will be working eight months stateside […]
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US Dept. of Labor extends disaster unemployment assistance for Isaías victims
January 8, 2021
The US Department of Labor announced it has extended the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) claims related to Tropical Storm Isaías to Jan. 29, 2021, based on Puerto Rico’s continued recovery from tropical storm impacts. Individuals who were employed or self-employed who live in Aguada, Hormigueros, Mayagüez or Rincón and became unemployed […]
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Toys for Tots gifts 10K toys to children in Puerto Rico
January 6, 2021
Entrepreneur Brock Pierce, along with the US Marine Corps, handed out 5,000 toys to children from different parts of the town of Bayamón, as part of an annual effort by Toys for Tots. The event took place on the eve of Three Kings Day, to benefit underprivileged children in Puerto Rico and across the US […]
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