Crowley christens MV TAINO container ship in San Juan
February 25, 2019
Crowley Maritime Corp. christened the U.S.-flag combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ship MV Taíno in San Juan, marking the first time such a ceremony is celebrated locally in recent history. “We are thrilled to christen this magnificent new ship here with our employees, customers and people of Puerto Rico, whom she will serve for many years to come,” […]
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Development co. PDSI opens 6th office location in San Juan
February 22, 2019
Atlanta-based PDSI, a third-party development company for the hotel industry, announced the opening of its 6th office location in San Juan. Among other projects in the Caribbean, PDSI is managing the hurricane recovery renovation of the El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, the renovations of the InterContinental San Juan, and the Caribe Hilton. PDSI […]
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El Yunque-inspired backpacks aim to support entrepreneurs
February 21, 2019
Inspired by the flora and fauna of El Yunque National Forest, nonprofit organization Vitrina Solidaria presented an exclusive collection of backpacks as part of its projects to support entrepreneurs through El Yunque Emprende program. Raquel Skerrett-Escalera, executive director of Vitrina Solidaria said the “Sublime by Sarangeli” collection was designed by artist Sarangeli Santiago, of Artistic […]
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P.R./USVI offered hotline to Solix Inc. E-rate consulting services
February 21, 2019
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands based schools, libraries and consortia seeking broadband and telecommunications funding from the federal ‘E-rate’ program now have access to expertise from the most experienced program team in the nation: Solix E-Rate Consulting, through an exclusive hotline and dedicated resources, the company announced. Solix Inc., which served as the E-rate […]
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Total Petroleum P.R., Aerostar renew 10-year fuel supply contract at LMM
February 20, 2019
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico, Corp. and Aerostar Airport Holdings Puerto Rico agreed to renew a fuel supply contract for aircraft that use the Luis Muñoz Marín (LMM) International Airport in Puerto Rico. “The Luis Muñoz Marín [Airport] is a strategic airport for the Total group since it allows us to guarantee supplies to our clients […]
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American Red Cross, UPR Med School to offer joint health services in 11 P.R. towns
February 20, 2019
Aiming to reach more than 9,700 people in 11 towns, the American Red Cross and the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences Campus have joined forces to deliver health services as part of long-term recovery efforts. The initiative carries a $350,000 investment granted by the American Red Cross to the UPR Med School. Residents, students […]
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Claro, Dept. of Education partner for digital enrollment project
February 20, 2019
Telecommunications service provider Claro and the Puerto Rico Department of Education announced a collaborative alliance in support of the digital enrollment project, through which parents can sign-up their children online using computers located at the Claro Customer Service Centers and several authorized agents. This new service will be available starting Feb. 21, the provider confirmed. […]
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Abarca announces ‘Better Care Community Program’ to support local nonprofits
February 20, 2019
Pharmacy benefits provider Abarca Health announced the launch of the “Better Care Community Program,” a philanthropic initiative that seeks to support the work of health-related nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life of communities on the island. The program was designed and is managed entirely by Abarca employees, known as Abarcans, most of whom […]
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Ford tests light-based visual language that could help autonomous vehicles/pedestrian communication
February 18, 2019
Hand gestures, head nods and thumbs-up signals all help to ensure drivers, pedestrians and cyclists know what each other is doing. But how will self-driving vehicles, with no human driver, communicate with those around them? Ford has been testing one approach that uses lights to indicate what the vehicle is doing and what it will […]
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Seaborne Airlines returns to DomRep with nonstop San Juan–Santiago route
February 18, 2019
Seaborne Airlines returned to the Dominican Republic with nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Santiago de los Caballeros Dominican Republic’s Cibao International Airport, the carrier announced. The new flights operate three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and will increase to daily service on May 23, 2019. “We […]
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FirstBank, Mumas empower women with limited resources
February 15, 2019
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives Women’s Affairs Commission estimated in a report on House Resolution 281 that at least 60 percent of the population receiving social assistance is made up of single mothers, with 90 percent of these women remaining unemployed. With the goal of helping women with limited resources attain self-sufficiency and enter […]
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Delta employees in P.R. split $726K in profit-sharing payout
February 15, 2019
Delta Airlines celebrated the achievements of its more than 80,000 employees across the globe by paying out over $1 billion in profit-sharing, the fifth consecutive payout at this level for a combined total of more than $6 billion. This means that each eligible employee will receive a bonus equal to 14 percent of their annual […]
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Spirit Airlines announces more routes to San Juan
February 14, 2019
Starting today, Spirit Airlines will begin daily nonstop service to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). The additional service will strengthen Spirit’s position as a major carrier for Puerto Rico, as it currently serves both San Juan and Aguadilla. In October 2018, Spirit launched nonstop service […]
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Endeavor chooses 1st Puerto Rican entrepreneur in its global network
February 13, 2019
Endeavor selected the first Puerto Rican entrepreneur to enter its global network, Abarca Health Founder and CEO Jason Borschow, during its most recent International Selection Panel held in San Francisco, CA last week, the company announced. Endeavor is a nonprofit organization that leads the global high-impact entrepreneurship movement and has operations in more than 30 […]
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St. Clair Foundation donates $60K to continue Música y País nonprofit
February 13, 2019
The Board of Directors of the St. Clair Foundation delivered a $60,000 donation to the Funcación Música y País, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the value of music and music education as an instrument of transformation and social change for Puerto Rico. It was founded in 2013 by María del Carmen Gil, renowned pianist, […]
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