The Puerto Rico Ports Authority and maritime cargo and stowage services company Puerto Rico Terminals LLC, reached an agreement that guarantees the “uninterrupted service of maritime cargo management” by that firm in the Puerto Nuevo Ports Zone, while it “opens space to attract other operations needing space in the loading docks,” agency Executive Director Joel […]
Fulcro Insurance has joined forces with the American Red Cross to provide guidance to communities on risk prevention and management during the hurricane season, which is already underway. “We manage part of the risk management efforts for our clients and the Red Cross is in the first line of defense when a catastrophic event occurs,” […]
After an intense year of work, developing social entrepreneurship projects that foster the economic, environmental and social development of Puerto Rico’s communities, Enactus university students faced a jury of business experts, environmental experts and academics to present their findings. The 2020 Topics Competition, with the motto: “Stronger, Passionate and Committed, creating a better world for […]
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc., announced that revenues for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 were $5.6 million and $10.2 million, respectively, an increase of approximately $498,000 and $545,000, or 9.7% and 5.6%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. The Dorado-based compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm provides […]
The Puerto Rican Association of Financial Analysts (APAF, in Spanish) will hold two virtual conversations in the coming weeks for its members and the general public, the professional group announced. The first, slated for June 18 at 2 p.m., will have the participation of Emilio Colón-Zavala, past president of the Puerto Rico Builders Association, president […]
Looking to support Puerto Rican entrepreneurs, nonprofits Causa Local and Ágora Cultural Architects are lauching Causa Creativa, a series of events “that will offer the public entertainment and knowledge this summer.” The events, which begin June 17, will be broadcast through Facebook Live and will feature Puerto Rican projects Papaya Tropical, Mundo de Muñecos, Sangría […]
Retailer JCPenney will reopen the doors of its six stores in Puerto Rico today, after temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The six stores are located in Plaza Las Américas in Hato Rey, Plaza Carolina, Plaza Centro in Caguas, Mayagüez Mall, Plaza del Caribe in Ponce and Plaza del Norte in Hatillo. JCPenney is […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s San Juan Field Operations announced the seizure of 560 pairs of fake Apple AirPods imported into Puerto Rico from Hong Kong via air courier. Had these goods been genuine, the estimated manufacturer suggested retail price would have been about $111,440, the agency said. “This product is sought by consumers because […]
Puerto Rican micro-mobility company Skootel, which has been operating the first and only fleet of electric scooters in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean since January 2019, comfirmed that it will voluntarily pause its operation starting today. This responds to its decision to work with the Legislature and the Department of Transportation and Public Works to […]
The month of May closed with the sale of 2,666 new cars sold, reflecting a 69.9% drop in comparison to the 8,862 units sold during the same month last year, the United Automobile Importers Group confirmed. With these results, the sector has seen a contraction of 48.9% so far in 2020, the trade association said. […]
Seattle-based Starbucks announced it will be closing of up to 400 company-operated stores over the next 18 months throughout its North American footprint. Puerto Rico’s 28 coffee shops are spared from that decision, as they are operated under a franchise license granted to Baristas del Caribe, LLC, this media outlet confirmed. In addition to the […]
Faced with the challenges of the 2020 Hurricane Season, along with the earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic, the the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust’s Hurricane Hub program unveiled several initiatives for prevention, preparedness and response in what is predicted to be an active cyclonic season. Part of these initiatives includes the launch of the Virtual […]
As Puerto Rico heads into this year’s hurricane season, which weather experts have predicted will be an active one, Marina Puerto del Rey in Fajardo unveiled tips to prepare and secure boats in the coming months. The season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and navigating it requires planning, the owners of the marina located […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program has invested nearly $382 million during Fiscal Year 2020 to help 3,382 families in Puerto Rico buy their first home. The announcement comes as the agency celebrates “National Homeownership Month” during June, as established by a presidential order. The money invested locally is broken down into $377.7 […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s San Juan Field Operations announced the seizure of counterfeit watches and designer jewelry imported into Puerto Rico via international mail and courier. The estimated manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of all the counterfeit products seized is approximately $265K, had the goods been genuine, the agency said. “Consumers sponsor certain brand products […]
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