P.R. Community Foundation opens call for ‘mini-grants’ for Humacao region teachers
January 29, 2019
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation launched a call for mini-grants to support teachers from the Humacao Educational Region, and schools invited by the nonprofit organization, looking to develop creative and innovative educational strategies to improve learning in the classroom. The nonprofit’s “Mini-Grants Program for Teachers” will award a maximum of $500 to 100 educators, who […]
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P.R. Institute of Statistics seeks public comment on its services
January 29, 2019
As part of a strategic planning effort to be met after 11 years of operations, the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics is inviting its website users and the general public to participate in a six-question survey through which it seeks to gather feedback about its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities “We invite all users of estadisticas.pr […]
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Celebrity Summit makes first arrival at Port of Ponce
January 29, 2019
The Celebrity Summit cruise ship made its first visit to the Port of Ponce, bringing 2,216 passengers and 984 crew to the southern town. Its stop pumped $158,000 to the port, and $438,000 to the island’s overall economy given its use of the San Juan pier as its homeport, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said. […]
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Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands awards $70K+ in AT&T grant funding
January 28, 2019
The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 AT&T STEM grants. The professionals working in schools across the territory were competitively selected to receive awards ranging from $1,250 to $8,500, for a total funding cycle of more than $70,000, the nonprofit said. Grant funds will be used to facilitate […]
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40 companies selected for 3rd generation of P.R. Emprende Academy
January 25, 2019
Puerto Rico Trade and Export and nonprofit Inprende announced the selection of the 40 companies that will be part of the third generation of Puerto Rico Emprende Academy. The Puerto Rico Emprende Academy is a business training initiative for the development and strengthening of small- and medium-sized local businesses. “After a rigorous scrutiny process where […]
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P.R. Treasury Dept. grants payment moratorium to furloughed federal employees
January 24, 2019
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department has granted a moratorium on payment plans to U.S. government employees affected by the partial shutdown that is now the longest in history. Treasury Secretary Teresita Fuentes said as a result of the partial shutdown in effect since Dec. 22, 2018, employees that have gone without pay are being given […]
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AeroNet upgrades backbone network to 100g, lights up Miami node
January 24, 2019
High-speed business internet service provider AeroNet announced it has upgraded its fiber backbone network to 100 Gigabit per second (100G) technology. The upgrade will enable the San Juan-based company to support the current and future bandwidth and connectivity needs of its customers, it stated. “AeroNet takes another step into being in the forefront of technology […]
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Econo opens $8M store at Plaza Salinas shopping center
January 24, 2019
Puerto Rican grocery store chain Supermercados Econo will its newest location at the Plaza Salinas shopping center today. The retailer invested $8 million in the 28,000 square-foot store. José Vega, partner and owner of the Supermarket Econo in Plaza Salinas, confirmed that “we arrived to be the community’s favorite, while contributing to the economic development […]
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P.R. Legal Marijuana projects opening of 250 clinics in next 6 mo.’s
January 23, 2019
The number of patients using medicinal cannabis to manage their conditions continues to rise and so is the opening of new cannabis clinics that will create thousands of jobs, said Puerto Rico Legal Marijuana President Goodwin Aldarondo. The trade group estimated that in the next six months, 250 new clinics will begin to operate, generating […]
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NY Fed to co-sponsor ‘P.R. Financial Awareness’ video contest award ceremony
January 21, 2019
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an awards ceremony for the 10th annual “Puerto Rico Financial Awareness” video contest in San Juan on Jan. 25. The contest seeks to promote knowledge of economics, finance, and business by challenging teams of college students in Puerto Rico to […]
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Aon to host event for employers seeking to boost employee value proposition
January 21, 2019
Professional services firm Aon Puerto Rico will host “Redefining the Employee Work Experience” workshop for the first time on the island, the company announced. The activity seeks to guide employers to understand the importance of defining, creating and implementing an experience for the employee that allows them to express their “Employee Value Proposition.” The EVP […]
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AT&T expands retail presence in USVI with 1st mobile store
January 18, 2019
As part of its strategy to reach customers where they are, AT&T has rolled out a mobile store in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mobile store will be used at community events, such as holiday events, concerts and festivals. It also will be at the Department of Housing, Parks & Recreation complex at Cruz Bay […]
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6th edition of P.R. Investment Summit set for Feb. 14-15
January 17, 2019
The 6th edition of the Puerto Rico Investment Summit will take place Feb. 14-15, 2019, at the newly renovated El San Juan Hotel, in Isla Verde, organizers announced. Each year, more than 400 investors and business owners gather to learn about the tax incentives, competitive advantages, and opportunities that make Puerto Rico a unique destination. […]
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FirstBank promotes program to help furloughed federal employees
January 17, 2019
Following the partial shutdown of the U.S. government and its possible consequences on the financial responsibilities of its employees in Puerto Rico, FirstBank has launched an assistance program with solutions for loan and credit card payments. The financial institution is urging its clients to call to discuss payment options for personal and auto loans, and […]
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‘Congressional App Challenge’ student winners’ project becomes law
January 16, 2019
High school students Axel Toro and Diego Rivera from the Dr. Carlos González School in Aguada won the “Congressional App Challenge” in Puerto Rico with their project, “Quiero Almorzar,” an app that proposes changing the manual system for lunches used in public schools. The app’s purpose was turned into a bill, House Resolution 348, introduced […]
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