Low fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced new low-cost service from Newark Liberty International Airport and San Juan, among another 14 new routes that will fly out of that airport in New Jersey for the winter season. The new service to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport will begin Nov. 14, 2019, for which Frontier will […]
As Seaborne Airlines and Silver Airways continue streamlining their operation to one airline, bookings for Seaborne’s current network will be hosted on Silver’s Sabre reservation system for travel starting Sept. 1, 2019, the company announced. Flights operated by Seaborne are now available for sale at silverairways.com, it added. This change applies to all Seaborne Airlines […]
As the second anniversary of Hurricane María approaches, Ford Motor Company Fund — the company’s philanthropic arm — and HEART 9/11’s team of first responders are collaborating with actor, director and philanthropist Bryan Cranston in rebuilding initiatives in Puerto Rico, the automaker announced. Ford recently donated two Ford F-150s to support HEART 9/11’s response and […]
Welch’s Food Inc. has invested $300,000 to formulate, design and produce a new pouch format of its iconic 100% fruit juices in three flavors to be manufactured at the Campo Fresco plant in Santa Isabel. The investment will also support marketing efforts for the products, company officials said. The products — Red Punch, White Punch, […]
The NSF Innovation Corps-Site at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus is looking for scientists and engineers who aspire to develop their projects and business ideas to participate in its second entrepreneurial cohort slated for Sept. 13, 14, 21 and 28. The chief researchers of the initiative announced that the deadline to apply is Aug. […]
In 2016, U.S. Customs and Border Protection started the process to find a practical way to incorporate the U.S. Virgin Islands into the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to expedite imports. Fast forward to Aug. 2019, in an event at the Ron De Lugo Federal Building titled “Paving the way forward: Transforming the V.I. Trade through […]
Employees from AbbVie’s manufacturing sites in Puerto Rico assembled 480 first-aid backpacks equipped with medical supplies which Direct Relief, a humanitarian support entity will distribute in Puerto Rico. The backpacks were specially designed to support rescuers and first aid personnel in emergencies and disasters, the company stated. “As part of our commitment to Puerto Rico, […]
SAfeTM LLC, an affiliate of Ranger American Armored Services Inc., announced its acquisition of the Puerto Rico assets operated by Sky Processing. The transaction makes SAfeTM the largest ATM operator in Puerto Rico. The financial terms of the agreement and other details were not disclosed. “This acquisition allows us to offer our current and future […]
American Airlines has announced the expansion of its route between San Juan and Dallas, Texas as of Dec. 18, 2019, adding a second daily frequency. The increase in capacity has an economic impact of $34 million on the island’s economy, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. said. The new flight will operate at night on an […]
With more than 500 employees, more than 25,000 members, 14 fitness clubs and two CrossFit boxes, HCOA Fitness, the largest gym chain in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, will celebrate its 22nd anniversary in September. Company officials attributed the “constant research of global trends and making them accessible to the local market,” for its growth. […]
Technology giant Mastercard officially opened its local office in Puerto Rico, which company officials described as a “milestone for the local market.” “The opening of the Puerto Rico office demonstrates Mastercard’s commitment to building an innovative and secure payments ecosystem for the island and the Caribbean” said José Vargas, Mastercard Country Manager for Puerto Rico […]
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America announced the creation of the Women in Construction Committee to promote the inclusion of women and increase their participation in construction projects in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is the first in 89 chapters within AGC of America to establish a formal committee to […]
The Fab Lab Puerto Rico, based at the Ana G. Méndez Gurabo Campus, has won $25,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring (MaTCH) Pilot competition. The Fab Lab Puerto Rico will use the award to support a digital production technician certification through the continuing education program to address the job […]
JetBlue Airways, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, will be in San Juan accepting applications for those who want to join its staff. To that effect, the carrier will be offering informative sessions, during which potential applicants will be able to meet with the airline’s team, get a better understanding of the role of the on-board flight […]
One hundred outstanding students gathered at the Popular Center in Hato Rey to receive the Rafael Carrión Jr. Academic Excellence Award. The Rafael Carrión, Jr. Academic Excellence Award was instituted 15 years ago to recognize the efforts of outstanding students. Students who have graduated high school are eligible for the award based on the results […]
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