DIRECTV delivers educational entertainment to children
November 9, 2017
With the goal of offering children in communities affected by María some fun that also serves to practice school subjects that have been suspended, DIRECTV Puerto Rico developed a special project aimed at this population, called “Escuelas+”
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Animus sets new date for 3rd edition, now on Dec. 1
November 9, 2017
Animus, the women empowerment summit dedicated to the professional, personal and entrepreneurial development of women, announced a new date for its annual summit and launched the “Animus Rebuild” initiative.
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Wash. Redskins’ Norman launches kid-centric campaign
November 9, 2017
Josh Norman and his Starz 24 foundation, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, are spearheading a campaign to benefit the thousands of youth impacted by Hurricane María in Puerto Rico.
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Caribbean Produce Exchange, Red Cross join to feed PR
November 9, 2017
The American Red Cross, Puerto Rico Chapter and food distributor Caribbean Produce Exchange (CPE) have partnered to distribute food and water to communities throughout the island.
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USACE awards $19M contract to boost Yabucoa power plant
November 8, 2017
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in coordination with the Omaha district awarded a $19 million contract to Aptim Federal Services, LLC, to provide more reliable power for the Yabucoa and Humacao areas, located in southeast Puerto Rico, the agency confirmed.
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Habitat for Humanity to distribute 2K shelter repair kits
November 8, 2017
Five hundred families living in and around Caguas received tools and supplies to repair their homes through a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Save the Children, the organizations announced Tuesday.
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Operator supports Arecibo Observatory after María
November 8, 2017
Universities Space Research Association, (USRA) one of the entities that manages Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, announced actions it has undertaken to support Observatory staff as they recover from Hurricane María.
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Southwest opens 3 new routes from FLL, lifts PR service
November 6, 2017
Southwest Airlines Co. has begun operating new international service daily from Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the carrier's 11th country served.
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USPS to offer special Sunday hours for delivery, pickup
November 4, 2017
The U.S. Postal Service is “gearing up for another strong weekend of mail service,” including package handouts and delivery during special Sunday hours, the agency announced.
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U.S. Customs hiring for officer positions nationwide
November 4, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. ports of entry and international borders, is accepting applications nationwide for officer positions at select locations, including Charlotte Amalie, USVI and San Juan, the agency announced.
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Shiner Beers contributes $100K to PR hurricane relief
November 3, 2017
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, announced contributions totaling $100,000 to several nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane María.
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FirstBank, Liberty tour offers banking, telecom services
November 2, 2017
Seeking to help with Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts after the passage of Hurricane María, FirstBank under its “One for All” program, joined Liberty Puerto Rico on the Liberty Wi-Fi Tour, an initiative to deliver assistance to the most affected municipalities on the island.
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Magnus Textile donates nearly 4K towels to PR
November 2, 2017
Magnus Textile recently announced it has donated nearly 4,000 towels to the Red Cross in Puerto Rico to aid in the hurricane relief effort following the devastation of Hurricane María.
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I-Corps PR gets $50K SBA accelerator fund grant
November 1, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 20 winners of the fourth Growth Accelerator Fund competition, including I-Corps Puerto Rico, which will receive a $50,000 cash prize from the federal agency.
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‘Ruta Solidaria Ford’ starts with event in Arecibo
November 1, 2017
As part of its commitment to contribute to the recovery of the island, the Ford office for Puerto Rico, Central America and the Caribbean carried out the first event of its “Ruta Solidaria Ford” in the Buenos Aires community of Arecibo, where the Río Grande river covered streets and homes with mud, causing great losses.
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