The Puerto Rico National Guard, one of the vital components during emergency situations on the island, was granted an obligation of nearly $12.7 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These funds will address eight permanent repair projects at several facilities, including its headquarters and several training centers, the federal agency said. Among the […]
The Camuy River Caverns Park will reopen March 24, following a nearly four-year closure as a result of damages caused by Hurricane María in 2017. The park received a $68,000 contribution from the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. that will allow it to operate Wednesday through Sunday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., with visits to […]
A survey conducted by the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America among its members showed that local businesses have a combined bond capacity exceeding $6 billion and access to financing with local banking with revolving lines of credit, as well as enough management capacity to push projects forward. During its the […]
Dorado-based Pharma-Bio Serv Inc. announced that revenues for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2021 were approximately $4.5 million, a decrease of some $125,000 when compared to the same period last year. Additionally, net income for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2021 was approximately $268,000, a decrease of some $259,000 when compared to the same period […]
Puerto Rico will be part of the second edition of the global Digital Cleanup Day, slated to take place March 20. In the digital world, similar to the environment, there is a huge amount of trash. Unnecessary emails, files, apps, duplicates of photos and videos are all digital waste, according to the organization. Almost all […]
Seeking to take advantage of the knowledge offered by retirees, the Voluntarios del Sureste program announced a call to recruit 150 retired professionals in several specialized areas to help communities in southeastern municipalities. The municipalities to benefit from community volunteer work are Las Piedras, Yabucoa and Humacao, organizers said. “Our society is committed to volunteering […]
Looking to simplify banking processes so that customers may access the bank “easily and securely,” FirstBank is now offering contactless technology and a new mobile app to manage its Beyond credit cards. The financial institution is also launching its digital platform through which customers can apply for different credit products through its corporate website. “Because […]
The heads of two Puerto Rico government agencies announced the availability of a website through which employers can blow the whistle on employees who refuse to return to their posts because they are receiving jobless benefits. In a press conference, the secretaries of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce and the Department of Labor […]
On the occasion of the celebration of Sunshine Week, nonprofit organization Espacios Abiertos urged the leadership of the three branches of government to adopt four “open government proposals” to achieve a “fairer and equitable” Puerto Rico. The proposals call for: amending the Transparency and Open Data laws; adopting an “Open Checkbook” program; creating the public […]
The Kinesis Foundation announced the opening of the application period of the 2021-2022 Kinesis scholarship, aimed at students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at one of the top 100 universities in the United States. The Kinesis scholarship has awarded $10.5 million to […]
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico inaugurated one of its flagship projects of 2021, Total Academy, to offer courses and trainings to employees and business partners at a facility in De Diego Avenue in San Juan. The goal of the $400,000 training center is to educate its network on security issues, service controls, operation of its stores, […]
As part of the “Pásate la Máquina Challenge” fundraising initiative, the CAP Foundation inaugurated its store and donation collection center on the second level of the Plaza Las Américas shopping center. There, the general public will have the opportunity to make their contribution in person by purchasing items, making donations. The challenge also calls for […]
As tourists continue to wreak havoc in San Juan, Condado and Isla Verde, the Puerto Rico Police Department has vowed to address the problem, announcing at a press conference that officers will be blocking transit in the popular tourism districts after 11 p.m. Those who are not staying in the area, residents, or employees will […]
Following a $5 million investment over the past five years, Agaia Latin America — makers of the biodegradable cleaning product line Evolve — is expanding operations to other countries, including the Dominican Republic and onto platforms like Amazon. The Evolve cleaning products, which are touted as being “people, planet and pet safe” are manufactured in […]
The web does have its marvels, including sites, apps, and content to ease one of humanity’s oldest afflictions: loneliness. Including the social, cultural, and love types. Already there are robotic assistants for the disabled. They keep the bedridden awake for medicine time, keep a record of their medications, assist in monitoring their vitals, and shortly, […]
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