Silver Airways, American Airlines announce codeshare partnership
November 21, 2019
Regional airline Silver Airways and American Airlines have expanded their commercial relationship by introducing a codeshare partnership, providing customers of both airlines seamless connections between the carriers’ networks and enabling passengers to fly segments operated by both airlines under a single ticket. The carriers announced that the codeshare offers customers of both airlines the ease […]
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‘Young Reporters for the Environment’ int’l competition opens in P.R.
November 20, 2019
For the second year in Puerto Rico, the Sustainable Environment Organization (OPAS, for its initials in Spanish) announced the call for the Foundation for Environmental Education’s international “Young Reporters for the Environment” student journalism competition. This program provides the opportunity for students between the ages of 11 and 25 to explore and report findings on […]
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FirstBank’s ‘One with the Environment’ donates native trees to Ana G. Méndez University
November 19, 2019
With the purpose of reforesting green areas destroyed by Hurricane María and contribute to raising students’ environmental awareness, FirstBank, through its “One with the Environment program” recently donated bay-rum and guaiacwood trees to the Ana G. Méndez University’s Cupey campus. “FirstBank continues to support initiatives that return oxygen to our island through the trees that […]
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DDB Latina named Ibero-America’s most creative network of ’19
November 19, 2019
DDB Latina, which unites DDB Worldwide’s Latin markets across the world (U.S. multicultural, Latin America, and Spain) has been named “Network of the Year 2019” at El Ojo Festival. Thirteen offices won a total of 165 medals including, five Grand Prixs, 43 golds, 53 silvers, 64 bronze. Africa took home two Grand Prix, one in […]
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85% of MCS Classicare affiliates have qualified for new special supplemental benefits
November 18, 2019
Medical Card System Inc. confirmed that more than 85% of its existing Classicare Members have qualified for one or more special supplemental benefits available under their Medicare Advantage coverage for 2020 and have received letters notifying them of their eligibility. MCS is the only Medicare Advantage plan in Puerto Rico to receive approval from the […]
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Sacred Heart University launches call for creative industries in Santurce
November 15, 2019
Sacred Heart University, through its “Nuestro Barrio: Distrito Cultural de Santurce” program, has launched the second call of La CEPA, a training and business development program for creative industries in Santurce, Javier De Jesús, director of the school’s Collaborative Innovation Center, announced. “We’re looking for companies that demonstrate commitment to Santurce, who want to launch […]
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Silver Airways, Delta Air Lines announce codeshare partnership
November 14, 2019
Silver Airways and Delta Air Lines have expanded their commercial relationship by introducing a codeshare partnership, providing customers of both airlines connections between the carriers’ networks and enabling passengers to fly segments operated by both airlines under a single ticket. The codeshare offers customers of both airlines the ease and convenience of booking a single […]
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20 nonprofits split $225K donation from foundations
November 14, 2019
The “Mano Amiga” program run by the Plaza Las Américas Foundation and the Plaza Del Caribe Foundation recently held the 7th grant cycle, disbursing some $225,000 among 20 nonprofits that will directly benefit some 6,000 people. The Plaza Las Américas Foundation granted donations to 15 organizations, to which it contributed more than $171,000 and which […]
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Firehouse Subs delivers $64K in equipment to P.R. Fire Department
November 14, 2019
As part of its social commitment to safety and Puerto Rico firefighters, Firehouse Subs Puerto Rico delivered $64,000 worth of equipment to fire stations in Canóvanas and Fajardo, the company announced. The equipment donation was possible through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Both stations received safety suits, tanks, boots, helmets, flashlights, hoses, axes and […]
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Puerto Rico Emprende heads commercial mission to Mexico
November 13, 2019
Looking to explore the market and find new business opportunities, Puerto Rico Emprende is leading a delegation of local companies to participate in the multisectoral trade mission to Mexico, Nov. 12-15, and with the support of the U.S. Commercial Services. “The main purpose of this commercial mission is to support export efforts by our local […]
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Women’s Foundation launches P.R. chapter
November 13, 2019
The Puerto Rico Women’s Foundation has been constituted on the island, with support from the Puerto Rico Community Foundation and the New York Women’s Foundation as an alliance by women on the island and the diaspora in the northeastern state, it was announced. The local Women’s Foundation was established in March and will be officially […]
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Recycling centers in Carolina, Guaynabo to mark ‘America Recycles Day’
November 13, 2019
As part of “America Recycles Day” events that are celebrated mid-November every year, the towns of Guaynabo and Carolina, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, ConWaste and the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership, are joining forces to host Open Houses at the towns’ recycling centers. During the Open Houses, students and visitors will see firsthand […]
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Piloto 151 opening 4th location next month in Santurce
November 13, 2019
A year since its most recent expansion in the financial district, coworking space pioneer Piloto 151, announced the upcoming opening of its fourth location and its second space in the heart of Santurce. Piloto 151 will add an additional 15,000 square feet to its footprint for a total of approximately 50,000 square feet of managed […]
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ConPRmetidos opens call for ‘IdeAcción 2020’ to grant $400K in funding
November 13, 2019
Nonprofit organization ConPRmetidos has opened the call for “IdeAcción 2020,” a program that aims to distribute some $400,000 in funds for economic development projects across the island. ConPRmetidos seeks to finance “viable, replicable and sustainable” proposals to solve the challenges that affect the most vulnerable communities every day. The call is for social entrepreneurs who […]
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P.R. Junior Chamber Int’l seeking ‘most outstanding’ youth
November 12, 2019
The Junior Chamber International has reopened its annual call for “Ten Outstanding Young Persons” of the World award, through which the entity seeks to recognize the most outstanding achievements of Puerto Rican youth. “We will be recognizing people in the categories of commercial, economic or business achievements; political, legal and government affairs; academic leadership or […]
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