EPA awards $1.1M grant to UPR to reduce air pollution in San Juan
October 7, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the University of Puerto Rico to receive $1.1 million in funding for its project to reduce diesel emissions in San Juan, Puerto Rico by replacing short-haul trucks at the Port of San Juan and older school buses. The UPR’s grant will be used to replace 11 […]
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Bankers Assoc. to host virtual community economic development workshop
October 7, 2020
As part of the educational initiatives to train community organizations and businesses on the island, the Puerto Rico Bankers Association’s Community Reinvestment Committee will host the Community Economic Development workshop Oct. 7-8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Zoom platform. Invited speakers Anabel Rodríguez, CEO of the Ibero-American Observatory for Sustainability and Circular […]
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SBP Puerto Rico has helped 110 families rebuild after Hurricane María
October 7, 2020
In the three years since arriving to Puerto Rico, nonprofit organization SBP and its volunteers continue to rebuild the island after the damage inflicted by Hurricane María. “So far the organization has been able to help more than 110 Puerto Rican families who lost their homes after the impact of María, but we’re aware that […]
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Condé Nast Traveler recognizes Puerto Rico in Readers’ Choice Awards
October 7, 2020
Condé Nast Traveler announced today the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Puerto Rico was recognized as one of the top 5 of The World’s Best Islands in the Caribbean and the Atlantic. More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe. “As the tourism sector […]
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Rising Entrepreneurs program to offer orientation on application process
October 6, 2020
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 […]
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EPA finalizes cleanup plan to address Arecibo pesticide warehouse
October 6, 2020
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 […]
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Puerto Rico-based Alivia Specialty Pharmacy earns accreditation
October 6, 2020
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 […]
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ICANN names Rúa-Jovet for third term
October 5, 2020
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 […]
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Airbnb banning overnight reservations during Halloween weekend
October 5, 2020
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 […]
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USDA launches new, streamlined process for private lenders
October 5, 2020
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 […]
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Customs seizes $552K in fake designer cellphone covers, jewelry, luxury watches
October 5, 2020
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 […]
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PRCCI, Northwell Health host COVID-19 symposium for healthcare professionals
October 2, 2020
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 […]
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El Convento Hotel reopens in Old San Juan
October 2, 2020
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 […]
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Puerto Rico joins #GivingTuesday initiative to support nonprofits
October 2, 2020
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 […]
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Businessman Bravo keynote speaker at public relations execs annual convention
October 1, 2020
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, […]
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