Medical cannabis health fair, Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz, will return to Plaza Las Américas with its 2021 edition Dec. 16-19 at the former Gap store location on the mall’s first level. Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz will have a special area for patients who come to request their license that will be approved on the spot by the […]
Since the first week of April, the Puerto Rico Food Bank has been delivering food boxes to families at risk of facing of food insecurity in six communities in the towns of Juana Díaz and Santa Isabel. This effort is made possible through a grant from the Bayer Fund, the agricultural company’s philanthropic arm. Through […]
Puerto Rico government officials announced the launch of the “Identificación Electrónica de Acceso en Línea” platform, known as IDEAL, an online tool that connects public agencies, vowing to eliminate bureaucracy and streamlining processes that citizens and businesses get when submitting applications for certifications, services, contracts and permits. During a news conference, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said […]
The Puerto Rico International Auto Show kicked off the “Christmas Car Preview presented by PRIAS,” featuring a collection of what it called “the most attractive vehicles of 2022, each of which is a gem and the perfect gift for a Merry Christmas on wheels.” The free event will run through Oct. 24 at Plaza Las […]
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s (DDEC, in Spanish) Office of Business Incentives announced it has granted tax exemption incentives to 25 young entrepreneurs from 15 municipalities throughout the island to develop new businesses. The agreements provide, for a period of three years, the following benefits: 100% exemption in the payment of tax on […]
The Puerto Rico Junior Chamber, which is a member of world youth organization the Junior Chamber International announced the opening for nominations for “The Outstanding Young Persons” awards, to select 10 exceptioinal young people for 2021 in Puerto Rico. The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 25, 2021, through the organization’s online form. Entries are […]
The US Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting grant applications to reduce water pollution in rural areas by improving solid waste management. The applications are being accepted under the Solid Waste Management Grants program, said Luis R. García, USDA Rural Development acting State Director for Puerto Rico. USDA provides the grants to organizations that […]
In the wake of the backlash to the announcement that Puerto Rico will be one of the countdown locations for this year’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022,” the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. defended the move by saying that hosting the event will generate $10 million in visibility worldwide. “After the […]
With all the whistle-blowing on Facebook, Instagram, about how the social media platforms track our moves, it’s wise to peek into the mechanics of it all. True, hidden trackers called spiders, crawlers, and bots in internet lingo, are pieces of code that follow us around cyberspace. They register all our moves online, our consumer interests, […]
A federal grant is “a way the government funds ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy,” and it is one among many ways the US government reallocates resources to eligible recipients. With the Biden administration, citizens and businesses in Puerto Rico expect that the massive investment in federal dollars allows full […]
The skin care brand, Kiehl’s is expanding its sales strategies in Puerto Rico with “Kiehl’s on Wheels,” a mobile unit that will travel across the island offering its formulas. The truck, which seeks to provide greater convenience to the brand’s consumers, will be adapted to the local market, alluding to the “Kiehl’s loves Puerto Rico” […]
The rum industry could play a significant role in the recovery of Puerto Rico’s economy since it has a considerable impact on the treasury. Under the Federal Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over Program, every year excise taxes collected on Puerto Rican rum imported into the United States is transferred to the treasuries of the island. Since […]
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust’s Research Grants program, in collaboration with the Technology Transfer Office, has opened BEACON, a centralized platform that will provide insight into Puerto Rico’s research and science ecosystem. The platform aims to centralize the island’s scientific and research talent, to spur new alliances and increase local and international […]
New Jersey-based ASCO Power Technologies recently participated in the development of a solar panel grid for the Niños Jesús de Nazaret children’s shelter in Mayagüez, which was without power for months after Hurricane María struck in 2017 and has had no reliable source of power since. The facility serves as a home and school for neglected children […]
Triple-S Management announced that for 2022 its Triple-S Advantage coordinated care contract (HMO H5774) increased its rating to 4.5 stars out of 5 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality rating system, the regulatory agency for Medicare Advantage plans. In addition, its preferred provider contract (PPO H4005) increased its quality rating to […]
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