Oriental donates $60K to CAP Foundation
March 18, 2019
As part of its commitment to the community, Oriental made a donation of $60,590.65 to the CAP Foundation, during the “Uniendo Cabezas” event, a shave-a-thon in solidarity with pediatric cancer in Puerto Rico. “Following a survey we conducted among our 1,500 employees as part of our ‘Manos Oriental’ volunteer program, we decided to join the […]
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SBA announces National Small Business Week May 5-11
March 18, 2019
The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon announced that this year’s National Small Business Week will be held from May 5-11, 2019. McMahon will start the week in Washington, D.C., where she will recognize and award outstanding small business owners and SBA Resource Partners from around the nation. She will continue the […]
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Claro announces 1st fiber optic infrastructure deployment to homes in Guaynabo
March 15, 2019
Telecommunications service provider Claro, in conjunction with the Autonomous Municipality of Guaynabo, announced the availability of Claro’s new fiber optic network, which offers speeds of up to 1,000 megas of bandwidth. In this first stage, the cutting-edge network will benefit some 1,301 families in Guaynabo that will have access to “a stable and superior connection […]
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Somos Solar named semi-finalist in int’l award competition for Ciales project
March 15, 2019
The Somos Solar Foundation was selected as a worldwide finalist of the Microgrid Greater Good Awards for its project to convert Toro Negro into the island’s first solar community, the nonprofit announced. The awards are granted bypublication Microgrid Knowledge to solar energy microgrid projects that can be replicated, that offer a benefit to society and […]
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Lexus celebrates 10M vehicles sold worldwide, P.R. included
March 14, 2019
Lexus announced its 10 millionth vehicle sold, a milestone that came shortly after a strong 2018 year-end sales performance, with Lexus achieving “multiple best-ever sales goals around the globe,” company officials said. In addition, the brand that pioneered the world’s first luxury hybrid-electric vehicle in 2005, and offers 11 electrified models globally, surpassed the 1.45 […]
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Burlington reopens final store impacted by Hurricane María
March 14, 2019
National off-price retailer Burlington Stores is marking its10th anniversary on the in Puerto Rico as the reopening of all of its 11 stores on the island in the aftermath of Hurricane María. The Humacao store, which has been closed, will be back in business Mar. 15. “As Puerto Rico continues to rebuild and recover, the […]
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Claro offers $10K reward to people reporting copper theft
March 13, 2019
Technology and information company Claro recently announced it is offering a $10,000 reward to people who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of the company’s copper cables. “Telecommunications are the backbone of the island’s economy and the recurrence of these acts of sabotage places essential services in […]
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100 entrepreneurs graduate from P.R. Emprende Academy so far
March 13, 2019
Puerto Rico Trade and Export and nonprofit organization INprende announced the graduation of 40 entrepreneurs that participated in the third generation of the Puerto Rico Emprende Academy (PREA) training program for the development and strengthening of small and medium enterprises. Agency Executive Director Ricardo Llerandi said “with more than 100 graduates already, this initiative offers […]
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P.R. gets $6.2M for Environmental Quality Board, Head Start and Health
March 12, 2019
Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner in Washington, Jenniffer González, announced the approval of $6.2 million in federal funds allocated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services for child care, health services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The EPA approved $105,600 for the Environmental Quality Board to help […]
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P.R. Legal Aid unveils free support tools to help with mortgage foreclosure cases
March 12, 2019
Puerto Rico Legal Aid announced the launch of two new support tools that will allow people to get fast, free and accessible information to prevent the loss of their homes through foreclosure. Every Monday the team comprising the derechoatucasa.org program will be answering questions from people about loss mitigation, mediation and foreclosures through 787-957-3106 and […]
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Discover P.R. finalist for Ad Age ‘Start-Up of the Year’ award
March 12, 2019
Puerto Rico’s first-ever Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Puerto Rico, is being recognized as a finalist in the 2019 Ad Age A-List and Creativity Awards “Start-Up of the Year” category for “making a strong impact since its inception July 2018.” This recognition is one of many notable accolades already earned by the organization in just eight […]
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Abarca extends deadline to apply for ‘Community Better Care Program’
March 12, 2019
Abarca has extended until Mar. 14 the deadline to apply for the “Better Care Community Program,” a philanthropic initiative that aims to support nonprofit, health-related organizations that work to improve the quality of life of their communities on the island. Through the “Better Care Community Program,” designed and managed entirely by Abarca employees, three nonprofits […]
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Centros Sor Isolina Ferré promotes English-language proficiency
March 8, 2019
Centros Sor Isolina Ferré is offering an English Immersion program to help participants improve their proficiency in the second language. The program started as an initiative financed by Ashton Soniat, founder and chief officer of Dufossat Capital, who moved to the island after the enactment of Acts 20/22. His donation of more than $48,000 made […]
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Caribbean Food Championships to be held in P.R. Mar. 16-17
March 8, 2019
Caribbean Food Champioships, a culinary competition featuring international cooks and chefs will take place for the first time in Puerto Rico on Mar. 16-17, organizers announced. The two-day competition features nine categories and is the pass to the final World Food Championship in Texas, where the winner will have the opportunity to participate for more […]
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P.R.’s 1st private emergency operations center opens in Bayamón
March 8, 2019
Following a $110,000 investment, a partnership between emergency management firm ISP and telecom company WorldNet, opened Puerto Rico’s first privately-run Business Continuity Center in Bayamón. The center is equipped with the necessary technology to allow any government agency or company to continue its operations despite any emergency or disaster. The Business Continuity Center will provide […]
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