Gastronomic guides to promote food tourism
June 4, 2019
Entrepreneur and writer Paul E. González-Mangual announced the launch of a new gastronomic tourism agency called FOODIEcations, which aims to give foodies who travel to eat and live to eat knowledge about Puerto Rico’s culture through its gastronomy. “Traveling to eat has become a way of life for new generations. So much so, that millennials […]
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Puerto del Rey inaugurates new Wally Castro Marine facilities
June 3, 2019
Puerto del Rey recently inaugurated new facilities for Puerto Rican boat dealer Wally Castro Marine. The establishment offers new offices and a showroom, where visitors can check out and shop for new boat models. Wally Castro’s presence over the years at the marina “adds special value to Puerto del Rey,” said Puerto del Rey’s CEO […]
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Don Q debuts special edition, double aged sherry cask finish rum
June 3, 2019
Destilería Serrallés Inc., producer of Puerto Rico’s premium rum Don Q, launched the new Double Aged Sherry Cask Finish Rum for the Puerto Rico market. Destilería Serrallés’ sixth-generation rum maker, Roberto Serrallés and Master Blender, Jaiker Soto, debuted the new rum as part of the distillery’s continued focus on unique barrel-aged expressions. The product will […]
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NY Fed, P.R. Community Foundation partner to launch Investment Connection program
May 31, 2019
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in alliance with the Puerto Rico Community Foundation and Inclusiv, have joined to launch Investment Connection program, which seeks to connect local and U.S. mainland banks with community development projects on the island. The Investment Connection Program provides community organizations with a model that boosts an investment, donation […]
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PRiMEX launches workshops on business plans continuity as hurricane season begins
May 31, 2019
The Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension’s (PRiMEX) Manufacturing Disaster Assistance Program announced the start of an islandwide workshop cycle to support, review and create resilience and business continuity plans for small and medium manufacturing companies. Ramón Vega, director of the Manufacturing Disaster Assistance Program, said the effort will be conducted jointly with the Bureau of Emergency […]
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AAFAF places P.R. Council on Developmental Disabilities under receivership
May 31, 2019
The Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, by its initials in Spanish) put the Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD), an entity attached to the Puerto Rico Planning Board under receivership. This action is intended correct certain serious deficiencies identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which jeopardize approximately $2.5 […]
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23 P.R.-based companies look to do business in Orlando
May 30, 2019
A delegation of 23 Puerto Rican companies representing various economic sectors will be participating in a multi-sector trade mission to the city of Orlando through May 31, organized by the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company. The mission seeks to take advantage of the opportunities for expansion and growth offered by the stateside market for […]
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SBA launches ‘Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring’ pilot competition
May 30, 2019
U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton announced the launch of the Makerspace Training, Collaboration and Hiring pilot competition, known as MaTCH. The MaTCH Pilot Competition seeks to address the job skills and placement gaps faced by U.S. businesses by providing funding to create or expand programs with job-specific and soft skills training within […]
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P.R academics represent island in LatAm conference in Boston
May 29, 2019
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA), the world’s largest Congress concerning Latin America and the Caribbean, held its 37th International Congress, LASA2019 in Boston from May 24-27, when more than 5,300 specialized academics from across the globe in disciplines such as sociology, history, cultural studies, art, and more came together. The theme of this year’s […]
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Açai Express chain expands menu with new fruit popsicle line
May 28, 2019
Following an investment of $40,000 in machinery and equipment, Açai Express announced an expansion of its menu to include a new line of fruit popsicles, to be sold under the “Pikolé Premium” brand at all of its local stores. “The idea of introducing a new line of handmade popsicles arose from the goal of expanding […]
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Bacardi Ltd. announces 5th annual ‘Good Spirited Awards’
May 24, 2019
In continuation of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Bacardi Limited announced the recipients of its 5th annual Bacardi Limited “Good Spirited Awards.” The winners came from Mexico, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Italy, China, and Puerto Rico, which was represented by Cataño’s Bacardi Corp. and the Wildlife Habitat Council. In September 2018, Bacardi Corporation achieved the Wildlife Habitat […]
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Abarca employees pick 4 nonprofit partners for ‘Better Care Community Program’
May 24, 2019
More than 8,000 people will benefit from projects led by the four nonprofit organizations that Abarca employees selected as partners of its Better Care Community Program, the company announced. The program will support the efforts of health-related nonprofits that work to improve the quality of life of communities islandwide. After evaluating proposals from 50 applicant […]
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Berklee’s Make Music Happen to host workshops May 28-31
May 24, 2019
Make Music Happen, the entity that produces the Berklee in Puerto Rico music education program, announced it will offer a series of workshops titled “Making Music…After Hours,” in collaboration with the Conservatorio de Artes del Caribe and Sagrado Global, the professional studies school of Sacred Heart University. The four workshops will take place May 28-31 […]
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Passenger traffic climbing at Aguadilla’s Rafael Hernández Int’l Airport
May 23, 2019
A new passenger traffic record was established at the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla, which recorded 63,223 passengers in April 2019, up from the prior mark of 46,308 established in 2018. The months of January, February, March and April have established individual and collective passenger movement records, reaching 251,898, up 98,271 vs. the same […]
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P.R. business, community leaders support transparency legislation
May 23, 2019
A number of civic and professional organizations that met during the 10th Annual Puerto Rican Summit held in Orlando, Florida May 17th, 2019 agreed to endorse U.S. House of Representatives Resolution 683, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy Disclosures Act of 2019 that establishes conflict of interest disclosure provisions. Representatives of the Puerto Rican Chamber of […]
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