Insurer MMM Healthcare has donated 10,000 COVID-19 rapid tests to help the island address the shortage of tests as it navigates the pandemic. MMM obtained the 10,000 tests, which are already on the island and will be distributed through the Health Department, which will be assigning the tests to people working on the front lines, […]
The Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association on Monday hailed the change in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Payment Protection Program that allows hotels with casinos to benefit from the loans. “Since the CARES Act was announced last April, to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PRHTA has worked continuously to correct the […]
Sun West Mortgage has created 25 temporary jobs during the quarantine to provide career growth opportunities to those interested in pursuing a career within the mortgage industry and to support the production of their mortgage loans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland, it announced. Additionally, the company is calling those interested in banking to […]
In response to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Liberty Latin America Ltd. announced it has launched PSA (public service announcement) channels and content loops to educate audiences on the public health crisis and combat misinformation about COVID-19 across communities in the Caribbean and Latin America. In Puerto Rico, more than 50% of Ch. 85’s daily programming […]
The Puerto Rico Society of CPAs will celebrate “IT Week,” comprising four webinars to educate members and citizens up-to-date on relevant issues during the COVID-19 emergency, the trade group announced. “The Puerto Rico Society of CPAs has always been committed to keeping our professionals at the forefront of relevant issues,” said David E. González-Montalvo, president […]
JERO Industrial and EQ Plastic & Designs, announced the design, development, and production of the HEROES line pressurized and secured medical/laboratory testing booths, which allow first responders to continue providing health services while being protected against exposure to COVID-19. The two companies, each with more than 15 years of experience in sales/service of industrial equipment […]
Saying that six weeks after the government of Puerto Rico established a strict lock-down the private sector is not producing economic activity, newly created group Movement for a Healthy Economy said it is time to reopen the economy. The island’s private sector reportedly generates 94.3% of the value of Puerto Rico’s productive activity, while the […]
Starting April 13, Florida-based Q Link Wireless will be providing new subscribers in Puerto Rico with 3GB of data, unlimited talk and text, free SIM card shipping and zero phone bills for life, the carrier announced. New subscribers can bring their own phones to the Q Link Wireless network with a bonus of 5GB for a […]
Puerto Rico broadcaster Uno Radio Group and audio company iHeartMedia announced an exclusive partnership that will further extend the iHeartRadio brand into Puerto Rico. Under the new agreement, Uno Radio Group’s listeners will have exclusive access to iHeartMedia’s content and programming including promotions and national contests for its nationally-recognized events such as the iHeartRadio Fiesta […]
Industrias Lecheras de Puerto Rico Inc., known as Indulac —which has been manufacturing its line of dairy products during the government-ordered quarantine that began mid-March — had employees tested for the COVID-19 virus, and all came back negative, the company confirmed. Indulac hired Laboratorio Toledo to administer molecular tests to detect the COVID-19 virus on […]
The Credit Union Executives Association (ASEC, in Spanish) announced that credit unions that have members who own businesses and commercial clients, are ready to process loan applications for the second round of assistance funding through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Puerto Rico has more credit unions certified as SBA Lenders than banking institutions and “they’re […]
The Home Depot’s Puerto Rico stores have donated “tens of thousands” of pieces of personal protective equipment — such as masks, face shields and gloves — to health care providers and first responders all over the island. Entities including Puerto Rico’s Veterans Hospitals, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, San Carlos Hospital, and police departments across the island […]
Liberty Puerto Rico announced it is providing open access to more entertainment choices during the lock-down. Through May 31, Liberty’s television subscribers will have access to Sony Movie Channel, plus select channels from Discovery, regardless of the bundles they are subscribed to. “Opening access to these channels helps us add even more variety to the […]
Hyundai de Puerto Rico announced it will operate the technical service area of some of its dealers in a limited way, to address the growing need to maintain and repair vehicles for personnel offering essential services during the lock-down. In compliance with the government’s protocol to contain the spread of COVID-19, customers will be offered […]
Eleven Pep Boys locations in Puerto Rico will reopen on select days, in response to the government order allowing certain essential businesses to resume operations, it announced. The stores will begin reopening this week to service essential personnel only. Nine of the 11 locations will offer both automotive parts and service, while two of the […]
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