CoinAgenda, a conference that has been connecting blockchain and cryptocurrency investors with startups since 2014, announced its fourth annual CoinAgenda Caribbean event will take place Feb. 26-27. CoinAgenda will be held at Piloto 151’s headquarters in Old San Juan. A list of speakers will discuss legal, regulatory and jurisdictional issues involved with starting and investing […]
Within the framework of Bacardí’s 158th anniversary, the company recently held the third edition of “Back to the Bar,” which aims to unite employees with its consumers. As part the event more than 7,000 employees, in more than 100 different cities went out to meet with customers and find new trends in cocktails. In Puerto […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Puerto Rico announced the official start of “Enrollment on Arrival” (EoA). EoA is a program that allows Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved to complete their interviews upon arrival into an airport in the United States, eliminating the need for the applicant to schedule an interview at an enrollment […]
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recently delivered $30,960 in safety equipment for firefighters in Guaynabo and the Aguadilla Municipal Emergency Management Office. With this delivery, the contribution in equipment Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has made to the fire brigades exceeds $128,900. These donations have directly benefited the towns of Mayagüez, Canóvanas and Fajardo, and […]
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust announced the launch of the “Reverdece Tu También” public service campaign aimed at prioritizing mental health. The effort was developed by Puerto Ricans for Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, after the passage of Hurricane María. It is aimed at promoting emotional resistance by […]
A coalition of labor unions and businesses has joined to distribute needed tents and other essential supplies to assist Puerto Ricans struggling in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that have rocked the island since December. “It is frankly unimaginable for a community to have to confront two natural disasters on top of an economic […]
The iconic Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Guánica has resumed its operations for the first time since the island’s southern region began experiencing a string of earthquakes and aftershocks. The property did not suffer significant structural damage but had not received guests since the Jan. 7 earthquake, which cut off Road #333 that connects […]
Panda Express stores throughout Puerto Rico announced its brand fundraiser initiative that benefits local nonprofit organizations, who will receive 20% of the restaurant’s total sales through Mar. 31. Panda Express stores will also provide guidance and assistance for booking and day-of details, Executive Lynnette Vélez said. “We’re committed to the communities that help us thrive, […]
Banco Popular announced that, as part of its efforts to help mitigate problems caused by recent seismic events, it will be offering a series of orientations under the JumpStart program, for commercial customers affected in municipalities included in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s emergency declaration. The initiative will be allocating funds for any need that […]
The Puerto Rico Open, official PGA TOUR tournament, announced it will hold its 12th edition from Feb. 17-23, 2020, at Coco Beach Golf & Country Club in Rio Grande. Since its inception in 2008, the Puerto Rico Open has contributed to elevate the careers of several PGA TOUR stars, such as: Jason Day, Tony Finau, […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The purpose of the grant opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in, and capable of providing assistance, guidance and tools to qualified small businesses looking to […]
Twenty-six students of the Sacred Heart University’s public relations program recently become the first college members of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA), the main organization that groups students who aspire to work as professional public relations practitioners and strategic communicators. “We’re proud to have the first group […]
Mayagüez’s cigar company Tabacalera Falto has launched two new cigar blends this year to mark its 25th anniversary as the only label from Puerto Rico to produce artisanal ultra-boutique premium cigars. Luis J. Falto, president of Tabacalera Falto — owner of the La Garita Cigar Co. and Cigarros Falto brands — announced that its new […]
The Council of The Boy Scouts of Puerto Rico celebrating its 91st anniversary in Puerto Rico, continuing to focus on the alternate education of developing global character and values through their “Life for Learning” programs. The organization believes values and leadership education are key in the development of children and young people ages 6 to […]
Travel accommodations platform Airbnb confirmed that some 100,000 visitors booked through its platforms for stays in Puerto Rico during five weekends in 2019, generating more than $19 million for local hosts. The weekends of April 19, July 5, 19 and 26 and Dec. 27 received the most tourists and bookings in a space offered on […]
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