Former University of Puerto Rico President Jorge Haddock and his wife, María A. Haddock, filed a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Governors, and other defendants with ties to the college, seeking nearly $5 million in compensation for early termination of his contract, and damages. The lawsuit filed at the US District Court for Puerto […]
Liberty Puerto Rico unveiled its new corporate identity, brand, logo, and slogan, as it completes the integration of AT&T, to now offer fixed, mobile, and television services for consumers and businesses in Puerto Rico. “For us at Liberty, every connection matters. By integrating mobile services into our product lineup, Liberty is now, the most complete […]
ORLANDO, FL — The growth of the Hispanic population, especially of seniors in Polk County, and recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on emotional health and wellbeing, has pushed Reliance Medical Centers to maximize its operations by providing specialized bilingual services and bringing well-being advisors as part of its big plans of expansion. Dr. Carlos Romero, […]
In collaboration with Colmena66, Outsourcing Solutions International, LLC, a local company with more than 20 years in the market dedicated to managing accounting and payroll for small and medium (SME’s) businesses in Puerto Rico, announced the launch of Eazy Payments, a bilingual platform/SAAS for comprehensive B2B payment management. The product simplifies making payments between businesses […]
The Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association (PRBTA), in partnership with the Blockchain Education Network (BEN) will host “CryptoCurious,” a free four-week workshop, with the first session scheduled for Oct. 4 5:30 p.m. at the Condado Ocean Club. Every Monday, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of a new topic in the […]
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.3% in 2019 after decreasing 2.4% in 2018, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The statistics released are BEA’s first official release of GDP for Puerto Rico. The release includes updated estimates for 2012 to 2018 that incorporate new and additional source data and […]
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX) announced the start of this year’s “Manufacturing Week,” which is focused on promoting innovation, sparking interest of new and current generations in the industry, sharing best business practices, making experts available in key industry areas, promoting learning, and experiencing and developing new manufacturing trends for the future. The event follows the […]
Facebook and Cisneros Interactive announced the launch of “Activa la Temporada,” a hub geared toward digital acceleration, that allows advertisers, agencies, and developers to access personalized content according to their level of e-commerce adoption and needs. It is available in Spanish for countries served by the Facebook and Cisneros partnership: Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Guatemala, […]
Every student from elementary all the way to graduate level can always use a little help in doing the schoolwork. The web is full of sites that can become educational helpers. Think of search engines and Wikipedia, or beyond. Even social media such as Facebook can be helpful, according to Mashable.com, a high-tech information website. […]
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder features appointments in the fields of tourism, nonprofits, investments, and real estate in Puerto Rico. San Juan Marriott names new food and beverages directorBernal Rodriguez-Calvo has been named the new director of food and beverage for the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, José González, the resort’s […]
Plaza Las Américas announced the upcoming opening of new stores and restaurants through November November, in time for the start of the 2021 Christmas season and totaling close to 20,000 square feet of commercial space. These include Springfield and Pashon stores, Mañanitas and Smash Burger restaurants, an MCS service center, and a Tesla car showroom. […]
The Hecho en Puerto Rico Association (AHPR, in Spanish) announced an alliance with bMedia Group aimed at supporting and promoting Puerto Rican entrepreneurs to generate economic growth. With this union, all AHPR members will have access to a special program created to promote their businesses on bMedia Group’s billboard advertising network throughout Puerto Rico. “We’re […]
To mark 85 years since Don Prudencio Unanue established Goya de Puerto Rico, the company inaugurated its “Goya: The Historical Exhibit,” featuring historical data and interactive features through which the public can learn about its trajectory. The exhibit is in the Plaza del Sol shopping mall in Bayamón and will tour several shopping centers over […]
Aircraft reconstruction firm Ecolift Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for Puerto Rico in San Juan, listing nearly $2.6 million in debt. In the filing, the company founded in 1998 and headquartered at the Isla Grande airport in San Juan, listed as its largest creditors legal firm Fox […]
President Joe Biden has announced that he intends to name Puerto Rican attorney María Luisa Pagán to be deputy US trade representative and ambassador to the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO). Her nomination must be confirmed by the US Senate. Pagán was born and raised in Puerto Rico and currently resides in Maryland. A federal […]
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