Puerto Rico Hurricane Hub unveils preparedness initiatives for cyclonic season
June 11, 2020
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 […]
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Marina Puerto del Rey offers tips for boaters navigating into hurricane season
June 11, 2020
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 […]
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USDA Rural Devt. invests $382M to support homeownership in Puerto Rico
June 10, 2020
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 […]
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CBP San Juan seizes fake watches, jewelry worth $265K
June 9, 2020
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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‘Encouraging panorama’ to develop Puerto Rico’s medical tourism industry
June 9, 2020
The medical tourism industry in Puerto Rico has an opportunity for growth on the island, due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19, said Department of Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel Laboy. “The emergency due to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States allows Puerto Rico to be an option for the practice of […]
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Kimberly-Clark’s Puerto Rico employees to continue working remotely
June 8, 2020
While the island has entered the second phase of reopening stores and has launched a staggered return to work, Kimberly-Clark announced it will keep its sales and administrative staff in Puerto Rico working from home. The company explained that since the start of the global crisis generated by COVID-19, it decided to have all of […]
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Puerto Rico Public Health Trust grants $40K to 4 institutions
June 5, 2020
The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust announced the four proposals selected for specific public health research that include projects on contact tracing, telemedicine, health access and food safety for adults with diabetes and the intermittent social distance to control the COVID-19 pandemic on the island. “Our interest is to support our researchers so that with […]
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11th edition of Oriental’s Summer Internship Program kicks off
June 5, 2020
The 11th edition of Oriental’s Summer Internship Program for college students has been announced, this time remotely, bank officials said. The program seeks to expose students and recent graduates to a “broad and integrated work experience.” The nine-week program will have six participants this year. “This year we face different challenges, we’re experiencing a health […]
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NUC University Ponce campus recognized by Medical Reserve Corps program
June 5, 2020
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) program recently recognized NUC University, Ponce Campus among several universities nominated to compete in the category of “Outstanding MRC Collaborating Institution.” This as a result of a joint collaboration given the emergency that arose at the beginning of the year due to earthquakes and earthquakes in the southern area. University […]
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Pediatric Hospital Foundation provides PPE, other resources in response to pandemic
June 5, 2020
When Puerto Rico began to face the coronavirus emergency earlier this year, the Pediatric Hospital Foundation established the COVID-19 Extraordinary Fund to buy the necessary resources to protect frontline health professionals. As part of the effort, the nonprofit received $240,000 in donations from private companies, organizations and citizens. It also received in-kind donations of more […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico reopens most stores, kiosks
June 4, 2020
Liberty Puerto Rico announced it has reopened most of its stores and kiosks throughout the island, with another round of openings scheduled for June 8. The openings follow the island’s gradual reopening plan as stated by government of Puerto Rico’s new executive order. The company also confirmed it is “applying the strictest precaution measures to […]
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Fairmont El San Juan Hotel launches offer for Puerto Rico residents
June 4, 2020
The Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde, which has been serving guests under strict COVID-19 prevention and protection protocols, launched “Respira,” an exclusive summer offer for Puerto Rico residents. The offer includes a 35% discount for the package for the hotel room, access to the beach, the pool and recreational areas. The offer […]
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Foundation for Puerto Rico presents ‘Stay Open. Stay Safe’ talk series
June 3, 2020
Foundation for Puerto Rico is launching a series of virtual conversations named “Stay Open. Stay Safe,” which will focus on the reopening of the island as a destination and with the participation of experts in the visitor economy. This series of weekly talks comes from the proposal that the nonprofit recently presented, in which it […]
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Free online relaxation event planned for professional women
June 3, 2020
Aware of all the challenges that professional women face as a result changes in the workplace, SHINE Professional Women will host the “SHINE Professional Women Detox” free online session to promote relaxation and conversation. The initiative, which will take place on the Zoom platform, is slated for June 6 at 11 a.m., will bring together […]
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Vimenti grants special $100 incentive to its participating families
June 1, 2020
Looking to help mitigate the economic effects that the COVID-19-related quarantine has caused, Vimenti by Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico provided the families of the project with an economic incentive of $100. The aid was delivered at Vimenti School along with the lunch that the project provides to their families twice a week, […]
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