JetBlue to go ‘carbon neutral’ on all domestic flights starting in July ’20
January 7, 2020
Puerto Rico’s largest air carrier, JetBlue, announced it will offset carbon dioxide emissions from jet fuel for all domestic JetBlue flights beginning in July 2020, as it makes steps toward reducing its contribution to global warming. As part of the airline’s plan to prepare for a changing climate, the commitments underscore JetBlue’s long-term strategy to […]
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P.R. manufacturing PMI dropped to 43.2 in Nov. ’19
January 3, 2020
Puerto Rico’s Purchasing Managers Index for the island’s manufacturing sector decreased to 43.2 in November and remained below the threshold level for the eighth consecutive month. A reading below the threshold level suggests a contraction in the manufacturing sector with respect to the previous month. The report shows that four out of five of the […]
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25+ restaurants to participate in ‘Burger Festival’
January 3, 2020
The creators of the Pizza & Beer Fest annual event announced the debut of the “Burger Festival,” a gathering of more than 25 local restaurants that will present their best creations on Feb. 15. The food fest will take place at the Eco’s Sports Park from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and with the purchase […]
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Aon to acquire digital insurance platform CoverWallet
January 2, 2020
Global professional services firm Aon plc announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CoverWallet, a digital insurance platform for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition provides Aon with additional access to the fast-growing, $200+ billion premium digital insurance market for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as the opportunity to leverage CoverWallet’s […]
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$3M Sizzler restaurant opens in Bayamón, creates 190 jobs
December 31, 2019
Grupo Colón Gerena, operator of the Sizzler restaurant chain in Puerto Rico, recently completed a $3 million investment to open its newest location in Bayamón, Lizmarie Medina, vice president of marketing confirmed. The 7,000 square-foot restaurant generates 190 direct and indirect jobs and is the 14th location in Puerto Rico. It has a capacity for […]
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Sun West Mortgage offers 50 scholarships for mortgage originators
December 31, 2019
Sun West Mortgage Co. announced it will be granting 50 full scholarships for people interested in starting a career in mortgage banking, covering the cost of the course and the exam, and also guaranteeing a job at the bank to all those who pass the licensing exam. The 50 scholarships offered by Sun West include: […]
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P.R. Bankers Assoc. opens call for Financial Awareness Video Contest nominations
December 30, 2019
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced the beginning of the voting period to select the winner of the “People’s Choice Award” for this year’s Puerto Rico Financial Awareness Video Contest. To participate in the selection, the public may go to the Association’s website and vote for their […]
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AeroNet chooses microwave provider to deliver broadband to Old San Juan
December 20, 2019
Business Internet service provider AeroNet announced it has partnered with Siae Microelettronica Inc. to deliver network infrastructure to provide broadband to the Old San Juan historic district. Faced with the challenges of providing 10Gbps services in the zone, where there is limited fiber availability, AeroNet opted for a multi-band-link wireless solution offering fiber-like capacity, said […]
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Local ice cream chain Paletados expands into Caribbean Cinemas
December 19, 2019
Puerto Rican ice cream pops maker Paletados will open its sixth location this Saturday at the Western Plaza movie theaters in Mayagüez, through an agreement with Caribbean Cinemas. The ice cream company established in 2017 has maintained sustained growth since its inception, generating more than 90 jobs in the region, executives said. “We’re super excited […]
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Christmas dreams come true for hundreds of children in foster homes
December 19, 2019
The activity dedicated to sports and music took place last weekend at the Guaynabo Municipal Athletic League, when children between the ages of 3 and 18 received gifts gathered during the annual RICOH Classic golf tournament. “Ricoh is a company that always supports the communities where it does business and seeks to impact social welfare […]
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CBP agent, officer recruitment orientation returns to Plaza Las Américas
December 18, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for the positions of CBP Officer, Border Patrol Agent and Air Interdiction and Maritime Interdiction Agents in select localities throughout the continental United States. To answer questions and inquiries, CBP will have an orientation table at Plaza Las Américas, Dec. 16-21. Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process to establish their capacity […]
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Public Housing Administration inaugurates Technology Education Centers
December 18, 2019
With an investment of $ 52,600, Public Housing Administrator William Rodríguez announced the inauguration of two Technology Education Centers in the El Coral and Loma Alta public housing projects in Carolina. The investment is covered with funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is part of the plan established by the […]
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Puerto Rican brewery Cervecería Zurc launches 1st canned beer
December 16, 2019
Puerto Rican brewery Zurc launched its first canned beer named Sweet Caroline, a German-style brew that considers the taste of local consumers. Juan Carlos Rivera-Cruz opened the Zurc facilities two years ago in Coamo. Initially the production was originally focused on craft beers in draft. “I’m very excited to be able to present our Zurc […]
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Fundación Triple-S donates $25K to Banco de Alimentos to fight hunger
December 13, 2019
Fundación Triple-S announced a $25,000 donation to Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico, as well as volunteer work by Triple‑S employees to fight hunger on the island. “The lack of access to food is a reality for one in three Puerto Ricans, and this is one of the main social factors that affect people’s health,” […]
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The Liberty Foundation awards $422K to 18 nonprofits through 22nd golf tourney
December 13, 2019
The Liberty Foundation closed the 22nd edition of the Liberty Foundation Golf Invitational Tournament awarding $422,000 for 18 nonprofit organizations on the island. The 18 organizations that received donations this year were Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, Casa Familiar Virgilio Dávila, Casa de Niños Manuel Fernández Juncos, Centro Espibi, Centros Sor Isolina Ferré, […]
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