USDA to grant up to $300K for innovative conservation projects in P.R./USVI
March 29, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $300,000 available in 2019 Caribbean Area Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in the Caribbean Area. Applications are requested from eligible government agencies, non-governmental organizations or individuals in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands […]
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OFG Bancorp’s ’18 digital annual report available online
March 29, 2019
OFG Bancorp announced that its 2018 digital annual report is now available online. Designed for viewing on all platforms, it features a video letter to shareholders by OFG Bancorp President José Rafael Fernández. It also includes animated and downloadable summaries of 2018 financial highlights and service innovations, and PDFs of its “wrap 10-K” print annual […]
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Battered children shelter outfitted with $45K solar energy system
March 29, 2019
The Hogar Infantil Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús battered children’s shelter in Arecibo announced the installation of a new $45,000 solar energy system, through a joint effort between the Somos Solar Foundation and Maximo Solar Industries. The system will allow continuity services offered to child abuse victims, even when there are power outages. After Hurricane […]
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The House Wine, Beer & More invests $1.8M to open 2 new stores
March 28, 2019
As part of its expansion plan, The House Wine, Beer & More announced the opening of two new stores, at a combined investment of $1.8 million. The first one is located in the Plaza Caparra shopping center in Guaynabo. The new 6,000 square-foot store features more than 2,600 wine labels, 750 brands of liquors and […]
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Garage Isla Verde named ‘Best of the Best’ among Mercedes-Benz dealerships
March 27, 2019
Mercedes-Benz dealer Garage Isla Verde has received a “Gold Laurel,” award, the highest distinction granted by the brand’s “Best of the Best” program that includes all of the dealerships throughout he U.S mainland, the company announced. The award is “a recognition of its extraordinary operational performance in sales and service, combined with the customer experience, […]
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FirstBank calls on entrepreneurs to participate in EnterPRize competition
March 26, 2019
Hurricane María, which seriously damaged Puerto Rico’s infrastructure, led to an increased number of areas falling in disuse in municipalities; many small and medium business owners ceased operations due to a lack of basic resources, while others decided to emigrate. In light of this, FirstBank created the “Uno con Puerto Rico” award for $10,000 in […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico adds channels to its mobile app
March 26, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico has added new channels Mega TV, Univision Deportes and Channel 85 to its Liberty Go application lineup, bringing up the app’s channel total to 35. Liberty Go is Liberty’s live TV app available free for all customers. “Customer demand for Liberty Go has been increasing steadily, especially to watch live events that […]
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T-Mobile unveils $200K mobile sales and service unit for Humacao customers
March 22, 2019
Wireless carrier T-Mobile Puerto Rico unveiled its new mobile sales and service unit, which it will use to serve customers in Humacao and the island’s eastern flank. The company invested $200,000 in the 325 square-foot unit, which will initially employ 11 people and will be stationed at Plaza Palma Real, where T-Mobile lost a store […]
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3A Press Corp. in Lajas among nation’s SBA’s top small businesses
March 21, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners, including 3A Press Corp. in Lajas. Each of the winners have been invited to attend ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6 where they will be honored with their individual award. During the ceremonies, SBA will announce the 2019 National […]
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P.R. credit unions have 1M+ members, gov.’t regulator says
March 21, 2019
Puerto Rico’s credit unions have more than 1 million members, according to the latest financial and statistical quarterly report presented by the Public Corporation for the Supervision of Puerto Rico Cooperatives, or COSSEC for its initials in Spanish. This achievement is part of the goals set by past Cooperative Development Commissioner, or CDCoop, Ivelisse Torres-Rivera, […]
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DirecTV generation rehabilitates 9 houses for families in Loíza
March 21, 2019
Through its social responsibility program, DirecTV Generation and the “Piedra, Papel Tijeras” initiative, announced the completion of two social impact projects in Puerto Rico as part of its commitment to the resilience of the Island after the passage of Hurricane María. Nine homes in the municipality of Loíza were rehabilitated and a farm in Trujillo […]
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Puerto Rico Society of CPAs to provide orientation sessions through Facebook Live
March 20, 2019
As the April 15 income tax return filing deadline looms, the Puerto Rico Society of CPAs has launched its tax orientation campaign, which this year has extended to digital platforms such as Facebook. “For the first time we use live transmissions via Facebook to receive and answer questions from the public,” said Cecilia C. Columbus […]
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Café Bistro Hacienda Lealtad opens at the UPR-Mayagüez
March 20, 2019
The Café Bistro Hacienda Lealtad, a food and beverage concession, opened at the School of Business Administration at the University of Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez campus, school officials announced. The lease agreement provides income to the college, while covering a need for people who work and study in that building, whose location is far from food […]
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UPR’s Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital running 5 parallel scientific projects
March 19, 2019
The Office of Clinical Research and Community Health of the University of Puerto Rico’s Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital in Carolina, is simultaneously running five scientific research projects, said Dr. Enid J. García Rivera, director of the UPR Medical Sciences Campus’ Dotal Center for Health Services Research (known as CDISS in Spanish.) “Our scientific activity needs […]
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Puerto del Rey to host Caribbean International Boat Show
March 18, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year, Marina Puerto del Rey will host the biggest boat show in the Caribbean, the Caribbean International Boat Show. The event, which will be held on March 22-24 at the marina in Fajardo, will feature more than 100 exhibitors. Attendees will be able to find new boats, yachts and nautical products, […]
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