Foundation for Puerto Rico gets ‘Excellence in Economic Development Award’
October 7, 2021
Foundation for Puerto Rico announced it won a Gold Rank for its Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative, a project in the category of Resiliency, Recovery and Mitigation of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was presented at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is currently underway. “We’re honored to receive […]
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Grupo Guayacán’s ‘25 Days of Giving’ campaign raises $73K+ in donations
October 7, 2021
Grupo Guayacán recently concluded its “25 Days of Giving” campaign, which raised $73,815 for its endowment fund in support of its business development programs. The result exceeded the established goal, thanks to the support of 491 donors who joined its initiative, officials said. This campaign was a special version of its traditional yearly Guayacán Giving […]
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Op-Ed: Can you pass the US Citizenship test without Google?
October 7, 2021
We all have watched the never dull discussions surrounding the Shadow Congress members from Puerto Rico. The posts of shadow US Congressmen or Shadow Senator have been held by elected or appointed government officials from territories of the United States that do not have a congressional vote. We have representation in Congress in the form of a […]
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i2c, Bancrédito partner to launch American Express Black card for Puerto Rico
October 7, 2021
i2c, a leading provider of digital payment and banking technology, has partnered with Puerto Rico’s Bancrédito International Bank & Trust Corporation (Bancrédito) to power its new American Express Black Card in Puerto Rico. i2c’s highly configurable global platform supports integration with American Express, the program’s multi-purse capabilities and more. The Bancrédito Black American Express Card includes contactless technology for purchases, a […]
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Voluntarios del Sureste recruiting volunteer senior companions
October 7, 2021
To help satisfy the companionship and independence needs of Puerto Rico’s elderly population, the nonprofit social impact project Voluntarios del Sureste announced the recruitment of volunteers for a new program of individualized support services for the benefit of that population. The new initiative will benefit the elderly in the municipalities of Ceiba, Naguabo, Yabucoa and […]
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Celligence launches new ‘empathetic technology’ for loan originations
October 7, 2021
Celligence, a new global fintech based in Puerto Rico and founded by Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage Company Inc., is looking to make financial services products better through next-gen empathetic technology that can change how users connect, explore, and interact, he said. Celligence unveiled “Morgan,” a people-powered technology and AI platform, designed and […]
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FAA awards $13.2M to LMM Airport for upgrades; Sept. traffic up 19.9%
October 6, 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it has awarded $13.2 million to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (LMM) to reconstruct the apron, or the area where aircraft are parked. The grant is part of a global $479.1 million that the US Department of Transportation’s FAA is distributing in airport infrastructure grants to 123 projects […]
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Puerto Rico Supreme Court sitting on $500M decision for island telecom consumers
October 6, 2021
The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has in its hands the final decision on whether a 12-year-old case against Claro de Puerto Rico will be resolved in favor of consumers or be reverted to a lower court for a trial by jury. The class action lawsuit filed in February 2009 at the Bayamón Superior Court could […]
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Practical Techie: Upgraded operating systems hit the market this year
October 6, 2021
After an interlude of some two or more years, finally, Apple and Microsoft are updating their operative systems. Both revamps are something to look forward to as they are replete with bug fixes and neat enhancements to everyday utilities. Apple — In Apple’s case, by putting out the macOS Monterey update for its devices, it […]
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Adults over 60 represent 19% of Airbnb hosts in Puerto Rico
October 6, 2021
The recent celebration on Oct. 1 of International Day of Older Persons has prompted the Airbnb digital platform to share data about hosts and travelers over 60 years old. According to the platform, in Puerto Rico, hosts over 60 years old represented 19% of the island’s universe as of September 2021. That includes the number […]
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Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation to host summit Oct. 28-29
October 6, 2021
To strengthen the value of representative health and encourage people to collaborate with scientific advancements, the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) will host the 2021 Summit, 3rd edition, focused on “Aligning Global Partnerships and Community Engagement with Clinical Research: Opportunities Beyond the Pandemic,” Amarilys Silva-Boschetti, PRCCI executive director, announced. The virtual event for healthcare professionals and those […]
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Developers Diversified PR returns to local retail market to operate 9 shopping centers
October 5, 2021
The $550 million sale of nine shopping centers formerly owned by Retail Value Inc. has brought Developers Diversified PR back to the island 15 years after first establishing operations. That transaction, which closed in August 2021, has also meant the return of developer Scott Wolstein, who will oversee the portfolio, whose performance — he believes […]
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UPR invests $1.1 million to develop Asset Mapping Project
October 5, 2021
The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) announced the start of its Asset Mapping Project, for which it will invest $1.1 million, to provide visibility and access to the resources of the university system at a local and global level. The asset map will identify properties, programs and research, human capital, professors, and their areas of […]
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New execs named to positions in consulting, auto, nonprofits in Puerto Rico
October 5, 2021
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder includes executive appointments across several industries, namely consulting, auto, nonprofits and the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce. Ankura appoints 1st LatAm chairmanAnkura Consulting, a global expert services and advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Fernando Batlle as the Firm’s first chairman of its Latin America and Caribbean […]
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DDB Latina wins prestigious EFFIE USA award
October 5, 2021
DDB Latina Puerto Rico won the silver USA EFFIE Award for the “Look who came to the neighborhood” campaign created for the launch of Medalla Light in the New York market. DDB and Medalla Light become the first agency, and the first local brand, to be awarded in the most recognized effectiveness contest in the […]
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