Allergy and Immunology Summit slated for Oct. 26
October 18, 2019
Seeking to educate local allergy doctors in the most advanced practices and treatments, the Puerto Rican Association of Allergy Physicians (AMPA) will host the Allergy and Immunology Summit Oct. 26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Isla Verde. “Research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that allergies in children, for example, […]
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Plaza Palma Real promotes the development of local entrepreneurs
October 18, 2019
As part of its reopening, Plaza Palma Real in Humacao announced the creation of the “Develop in Palma” program, which seeks new or existing business proposals from local entrepreneurs to develop them and encourage their entrepreneurial growth. “Develop in Palma” is a program aimed at small and medium-sized businesses interested in developing or expanding strategically, […]
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Molina Healthcare to offer free education course for doctors
October 17, 2019
Molina Healthcare announced it will be offering its first symposium “Latest Trends in Common Medical Conditions,” as part of its commitment to organize educational activities aimed at doctors. Company President Carlos A. Carrero confirmed the event will take place Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan […]
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U.S. Patent Office heads intellectual property trainings for educators
October 17, 2019
In an effort to continue stimulating the accelerated growth of entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico, so that it serves as an engine for the economic and social progress, multisectoral alliance Echar Pa’lante, the University of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Patent Office recently launched a series of intellectual property workshops for educators. The […]
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PRHTA seeks to ‘empower, educate, inspire’ at annual convention
October 17, 2019
Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) executives announced details of their upcoming three-day annual convention, which will focus on “Empowering, Educating and Inspiring” through a series of activities. The convention is slated to take place Nov. 5-7 at the Caribe Hilton hotel. “After a short pause in producing the only annual convention for hotel […]
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Operation Stonegarden grant program reaches 10-yr., $12M milestone in Caribbean border
October 16, 2019
The Ramey Border Patrol sector announced the award of $2.6 million under the Fiscal 2020 Operation Stonegarden grant program for territorial and municipal law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Since he inception in our area of the Operation Stonegarden grant program, local partners have been able to receive additional funding […]
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The KPI Institute to certify co.’s in P.R./DR on performance indicators
October 16, 2019
Making strategic decisions and accurate analysis of data is a daily challenge in managing companies and organizations. Looking to train a range of professionals in measuring organizational performance, The KPI Institute, a global leader in research and education of key performance indicators (KPI), will be offering a program leading to certification in KPI in Puerto […]
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Parallel18 Ventures pumps $225K into 4 startups added to its portfolio
October 15, 2019
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust invested $225,000 in four startups through the follow-up fund parallel18 Ventures, created to speed up the growth of promising young companies that complete parallel18’s acceleration program and raise additional capital. This round, the funds were awarded to four companies from Puerto Rico, Colombia and Canada that were […]
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Triple-S Advantage HMO keeps 4-star rating for 4th year in a row
October 11, 2019
Triple-S Management Corp. announced that its Triple-S Advantage 2020 Care Coordination Medicare Advantage HMO contract (H5774) will remain among Medicare Advantage plans with at least a 4-star rating — out of a maximum rating of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — for a fourth consecutive year. “Only one-in-three Medicare Advantage […]
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Join-a-Join revamps short-term property rental platform
October 11, 2019
Join-a-Join, an online travel platform based in Puerto Rico that links people who want to offer their homes for rent with guests who need temporary or short-term accommodations, has relaunched its platform in time for winter vacation travel. “Our favorite time of the year is coming up, which means that it’s time to plan that […]
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GM Security Technologies, Visa promote payment security in LatAm, Caribbean
October 11, 2019
Cybersecurity firm GM Security Technologies and Visa announced they will work together to accelerate the adoption of “secure, compliant and trustworthy” digital payment eco-systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. Together the companies are launching the “PaySec Day” roadshow across major cities in Latin America and the Caribbean throughout the year. The PaySec Day initiative […]
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Total Petroleum P.R. invests $6M to boost transportation safety standards
October 10, 2019
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico, Corp. announced its decision to raise fuel transportation safety standards for its operations on the island, with an investment in a new fleet and equipment as well as the adoption of security measures for fuel handling and transportation. This new phase of the Program for Improvements in Road Transportation (PATROM, for […]
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Ferries del Caribe Foundation delivers 1M+ lbs. of aid to the Bahamas
October 10, 2019
The Ferries del Caribe Foundation transported and delivered 1,093 pallets of necessities to the islands of the Bahamas directly affected by the passage of Hurricane Dorian, the nonprofit announced. The 1.6 million pounds of aid delivered on Oct. 5 will be distributed to hurricane victims through the Salvation Army and the Caribbean Bottling Co. For […]
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Top cruise ship industry execs confirmed for upcoming trade show
October 10, 2019
The FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show has already enlisted “the most-ever presidents and above from FCCA Member Lines confirmed in its history” for its upcoming trade show taking place in San Juan Oct. 21-25, executive said. The event will offer meetings and workshops along with networking, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for cruise tourism stakeholders […]
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FirstBank CEO Alemán to preside P.R. Bankers Association
October 9, 2019
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association announced the election of FirstBank CEO Aurelio Alemán as its new president, effective Oct. 1. PRBA Executive Vice President Zoimé Álvarez-Rubio said other board positions were also filled — Guillermo Gómez, president of Citi and José Rafael Fernández, president of Oriental Bank, were elected as vice president and treasurer, respectively. […]
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