Gov’t: ‘We effectively faced expiration of Medicaid funds’
June 15, 2017
The Government of Puerto Rico took a series of steps to address the expiration of the Medicaid federal funds and the commencement of the pay as you go pension plan model, given the insolvency of the Retirement Systems, with several measures to improve its liquidity, said Gerardo Portela, executive director of the Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (FAFAA.)
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USDA seeks to help socially disadvantaged rural farmers
June 14, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business owners.
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Global Shapers seeks millenials for survey on Puerto Rico
June 13, 2017
The San Juan Hub of Global Shapers organization launched for the second consecutive year a survey that gathers and analyzes the ideas and feelings about public policy among young adults between 18 and 34 years in Puerto Rico as part of the “Comovamospuertorico.com” project.
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USDA opens call for rural housing repair grant program
June 13, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division announced Monday it is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low and very-low-income rural residents through its Housing Preservation Grant Program.
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Architects, Landscape Architects to convene June 16-17
June 13, 2017
The Puerto Rico College of Architects and Landscape Architects will hold its 39th annual convention June 16-17, focusing on the theme of “With our boots on: Architecture and Landscape as an entity of Economic Development.”
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RadioShack brand to be auctioned in July
June 12, 2017
General Wireless IP Holdings LLC, which owns the RadioShack brand in the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and other territories throughout the world, will auction its controlling interest in the brand, it announced.
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PPG completes ‘Colorful Communities’ project
June 9, 2017
As part of its global community engagement efforts, PPG announced Thursday the completion of a “Colorful Communities” project at the Puerto Rico Food Bank, which entailed more than 190 gallons of Glidden and PPG Paints products and some 35 PPG employees who volunteered to help restore and beautify the nonprofit organization’s facility.
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CBP at Plaza Las Américas to recruit agents, officers
June 9, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday it is recruiting for positions of border patrol agent, field operations officer, pilots and maritime agents throughout the United States.
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USDA opens call for community development grants
June 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday opened a call for grants to support economic development in rural communities.
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T-Mobile unveils ‘DIGITS’ to free up phone numbers
June 6, 2017
Wireless carrier T-Mobile on Monday unveiled “DIGITS,” a new technology that breaks down the limitation of one number per phone and one phone per number. T-Mobile customer’s phone numbers will be upgraded to DIGITS for free — and customers can get another DIGITS line for $10 a month with AutoPay, company officials said.
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USDA celebrates ‘National Homeownership Month’
June 6, 2017
Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning kicked off on Monday “National Homeownership Month” to mark the contribution homeowners have made to communities throughout the United States mainland and its jurisdictions.
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MBA gears up for annual convention June 8-9
June 5, 2017
Under the slogan of “Working toward a new Puerto Rico,” the Puerto Rico Mortgage Bankers Association will host its annual conference June 8-9, an event that is open to industry professionals as well as the general public.
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Cataño gets $200K EPA grant for site revitalization
June 1, 2017
The Municipality of Cataño was among 172 communities across the country selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday to receive funding for brownfield site revitalization to help local governments redevelop vacant and unused properties, transforming communities and local economies.
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PR Hilton hotels take part in annual global career event
June 1, 2017
Caribe Hilton, The Condado Plaza Hilton, Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel & Casino y Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort recently took part in Careers@Hilton Week, Hilton’s annual global career event showcasing the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry for youth and other job seekers.
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Evertec opens call for ’17 scholarship program
May 31, 2017
Seeking to contribute to Puerto Rico’s development and growth, Evertec announced Tuesday that its Scholarship Program is now open for applications.
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