Óptima Seguros has launched a new service that allows performing virtual vehicle or property inspections during the claim evaluation process, while preserving the social distancing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 on the island, said José Soto, vice president of claims. “The application is safe and very easy to use from any iOS or […]
Medplus Solutions, a Puerto Rico-based provider of long-term pharmacy and medication management services, has started the production of hand sanitizer to donate it to those institutions that need it most as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The program seeks to produce more than 5,000 liters of hand sanitizer solutions to benefit […]
Puerto Rican law firms McConnell Valdés and Ferraiuoli LLC made this year’s 2020 World Trademark Review, a directory of 1,000 firms and inviduals that focuses exclusively on trademark practices and practitioners. The WTR 1000 ranking, considered a “go-to” resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise included the two local firms, considered for their “depth […]
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation (FCPR, in Spanish) announced the start of the call for applications from students pursuing a professional career in agriculture or education, residents of the towns of Jayuya and Utuado, available through the Gualasia Scholarship Fund. The nonprofit manages the fund and will accept applications through May 29. Requirements for the […]
Starbucks Puerto Rico announced it will repeat on April 22 the initiative to give away a free cup of hot brewed coffee to all healthcare professionals and first responders, in appreciation of their work during COVID-19 emergency. “We want to contribute a bit of hope in this uncertain situation that we are experiencing. Despite the […]
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust’s Hurricane Hub has expanded its offerings to include trainings for individuals, organizations, and first responders to handle COVID-19. Some of these trainings include: New themes and tools; Coronavirus, hurricanes, and resilience; Affordable housing, equity, and security for families; Well-being of primary health workers; and, State, national, and global resources. […]
The University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez (known as RUM) and the Makers Against COVID-19 (MAC19) collective have donated a combined 2,300 face shields — 855 of which have gone to health professionals in Puerto Rico’s western region. The entities signed a collaboration agreement that will strengthen the distribution logistics of this protection equipment. “This coalition means […]
Vieques Air Link, a local airline that connects Puerto Rico to the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra, has been working in coordination with mayors to deliver emergency materials to fight the COVID-19 outbreak. Airline owner Carlos Rodríguez, who is also the president of the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, said the communities in Vieques and […]
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico launched a web page providing information on the emergency measures by the U.S. and Puerto Rico governments, and how individuals and businesses can access the funds provided by several agencies. The Oversight Board created a page on its website to consolidate the information on the various […]
Puerto Rico Farm Credit, an agricultural financial institution, announced it is paying out $2 million in dividends to its members for Fiscal 2019, while confirming the fifth year of consecutive growth. “In the past five years, Puerto Rico has experienced multiple emergency situations that have impacted all sectors of the economy, especially the agricultural sector,” […]
Walmart Puerto Rico announced that, as part of its multiple efforts to contribute in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 on the island, it will distribute N95 masks and face shields for the protection of doctors and other health professionals in various public and private hospitals. Viviana Mercado, senior manager of Corporate Affairs at […]
A group of artists, athletes, educators, and public figures from Puerto Rico are lending their voices and talent for the enjoyment of children in the Flamboyán Foundation project “Todos a leer… en casa” (“Everybody reading…at home”). Former baseball player Carlos Delgado, writers Mayra Santos Febres and Georgina Lázaro León, vocalist Víctor Rivera from Atención Atención, […]
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel joined efforts with FreshPoint to provide all hotel employees with an assortment of fresh, locally sourced, fruits, eggs, and vegetables, the hotel confirmed. This initiative designed by Anthony Fruzi, food and beverage director, and Chef Luis Santos, benefited more than 250 employees and their families. Hotel volunteers sorted out and […]
The Puerto Rican Institute of Culture has partnered with Brands of Puerto Rico to promote sales of locally made arts and crafts, as well as literature, the government agency announced. Brands of Puerto Rico has incorporated into its website a variety of pieces by local artisans affiliated with the Institute, including traditional toys, mosaics, plantain […]
With the goal of boosting consumer confidence, Industrias Lecheras de Puerto Rico Inc., known as Indulac, has preventively doubled its sanitation measures in all its work areas as the island enters its fifth week the government-ordered lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19. In addition, the company will administer preventive COVID-19 tests to all employees, […]
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