Wellness Direct Services launches to deliver meds to the elderly in 48 hrs.
August 17, 2018
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Ana H. Rivera-Nieves announced the launch of Wellness Direct Services, the only company in Puerto Rico that delivers health and wellness products to the elderly in 48 hours, either in their homes, places of care, or where they need it.
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10 P.R. films to get $1M in gov’t funding, tax credits
August 16, 2018
As part of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s "Year of the Puerto Rican film,” agency executives announced 10 local productions will receive $1 million in support through the Film Investment Fund.
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Census Bureau appoints Marazzi to Census Scientific Advisory Committee
August 16, 2018
Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Executive Director Mario Marazzi has been selected as a member of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Scientific Advisory Committee, the agency announced.
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U.S. Department of Labor to offer prevailing wage seminar in P.R.
August 16, 2018
The free training will be held Aug. 27-28, 2018, at the Department of Labor and Human Resources in Hato Rey.
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Discover Puerto Rico begins RFP process for ‘creative partner’
August 14, 2018
Discover Puerto Rico has begun the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a creative partner to assist in the development of brand strategy, brand identity, and creative concepts.
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Discover Puerto Rico launches local Google content initiative
August 10, 2018
Discover Puerto Rico, the official destination marketing organization for Puerto Rico, is launching a new program helping tourism partners verify their business information within Google.
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Habitat for Humanity P.R. to provide houses to Hurricane María victims
August 9, 2018
Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico has opened a call for a new housing project in Río Piedras, inviting families and individuals in need of a home and who have been affected by Hurricane María.
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SJ Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino ends use of plastic straws, removers
August 8, 2018
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino recently announced the elimination of plastic straws and removers.
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Tikun Olam introduces cannabis products to P.R.
August 8, 2018
Global cannabis brand Tikun Olam is bringing its cannabis medicine to Puerto Rico through an exclusive licensing agreement with iaso Corporation.
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Oracle: Paperwork ‘should be a thing of the past’
August 8, 2018
A recent study by technology company Oracle showed that in the era of “smart citizens,” governments must transform themselves digitally for the benefit of their inhabitants, including Puerto Rico’s public structure.
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Oriental awards $46K in college scholarships to employees’ children
August 7, 2018
Oriental announced it has awarded $46,000 to college students as part of its internal scholarships program for employee’s children.
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South Carolina’s Synergi Partners opens new office in P.R.
August 7, 2018
Synergi Partners, company focused on matters of tax incentives and hiring credits, announced the opening of a new office in San Juan, where it has been actively involved in supporting the island’s post-hurricane economic recovery.
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A.M. Best puts Triple-S Propiedad Inc.’s credit ratings ‘Under Review’
August 6, 2018
A.M. Best has placed Triple-S Propiedad Inc.’ Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” under review with negative implications, following the company’s recently announced significant decline in policyholder surplus.
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Mora Development sentenced to pay $3M fine for Clean Water Act violation
August 3, 2018
U.S. District Judge Carmen Consuelo-Cerezo sentenced Mora Development to pay a fine of $3 million, serve a five-year probation term and restitute a family whose children were affected by the criminal conduct.
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FEMA mitigation specialists to support Casa Segura ‘Safe House’ campaign
August 3, 2018
Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation and Building Science Specialists will be available at Casa Segura to answer questions and offer tips and techniques for building hazard-resistant homes to help prevent or reduce damage from future disasters, the agency announced.
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