PRiMEX announces new executive director
March 16, 2021
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc.’s (PRiMEX) Board Chair Felipe Hernández announced the appointment of Ramón Vega-Alejandro as the organization’s new executive director. For the past eight years, Vega-Alejandro has worked at PRiMEX and has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and management consulting industry. His experience includes tenures as a project engineer, […]
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World Central Kitchen re-launches Volunteer Agritourism program across Caribbean
March 16, 2021
Locals and visitors seeking fun and safe outdoor experiences will once again have the opportunity to visit and support food producers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and The Bahamas through the Food Producer Network, a resilience program of nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen (WCK). The Food Producer Network (FPN) officially launched in Puerto […]
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Women’s organization in Culebra receives donation of solar energy system
March 16, 2021
As part of an effort to convert the municipality of Culebra into the first solar-powered island in the Americas, renewable energy company InverSOL donated a solar energy system to Culebra-based community organization Mujeres de Islas. “At inverSOL we recognize the commendable work by the entity Mujeres de Islas. We admire their projects that very much […]
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Law enforcement to beef up security in tourist zones following weekend incidents
March 15, 2021
As the newest Executive Order establishing the conditions for Puerto Rico residents and visitors to manage the COVID-19 pandemic takes effect today, members of the government’s security team will hold an emergency meeting to craft a response to an escalating number of violent incidents mostly involving tourists in and around San Juan. Puerto Rico Police […]
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Nat’l Guard called up to help deliver supplies to Vieques, Culebra
March 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico National Guard has been called upon to help stabilize the delivery of provisions to the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra with two vessels that will cover the maritime routes starting today. The two ships will join the rotation already served by the Mr. Mason and Marilin H. cargo ships that connect […]
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Estudios Técnicos: American Rescue Plan Act will shore up $10B for Puerto Rico
March 15, 2021
When President Biden signed American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319), expectations were created in many in the United States and Puerto Rico that economic conditions will improve. In a preliminary assessment, economic analysis firm Estudios Técnicos Inc. estimated that Puerto Rico will receive an amount close to $10 billion in funds from H.R. 1319. A […]
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Consumer Affairs issues order easing restrictions for condo residents
March 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs issued an order to ease certain conditions that have been in effect for condominium residents in line with COVID-19 restrictions, agency Secretary Edan Rivera said. Order 2021-002, which goes into effect today, allows holding in-person meetings and the opening of recreational areas. “Our priority is to establish safeguards […]
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Op-Ed: Tourism is our main comeback tool and we all must protect our destination
March 15, 2021
A few days ago, The Guardian published a serious but accurate story about the aggressive and reckless behavior displayed by some of our nonresident tourists. While the article emphasized the lack of police enforcement as a key concern, it poorly reflects on our destination, potentially affecting the 6,000 businesses and 80,000 employees in our 17 […]
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Public Housing invests $46K to open 1st Educational Tech Center in the west
March 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority recently inaugurated the first Technological Educational Center (CET, in Spanish) at the Mar y Sol residential complex in Mayagüez, following a $46,000 investment, agency officials announced. “Mar y Sol has a large number of residents who will benefit greatly from this educational center. We want our future leaders to […]
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Benitez Insurance Agency marks 50th anniversary in Puerto Rico
March 15, 2021
Benitez Insurance Agency, a general insurance agency established in Puerto Rico in March 1971, will celebrate its 50th anniversary through an agenda of activities for its employees, insurance agents, clients and friends, the company announced. “We’re truly so grateful to each of the people who in one way or another have contributed to the growth […]
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Fairmont El San Juan Hotel accepted into Virtuoso portfolio
March 15, 2021
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has been accepted into Virtuoso’s portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred partners in 100 countries. Inclusion in Virtuoso will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s 22,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele, said Kelley Cosgrove, general manager of Fairmont […]
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Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort recruiting staff
March 15, 2021
The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort announced it is still recruiting staff to fill jobs at the property, specifically in the areas of culinary services, food and beverage, cleaning and guest services. Hotel management held a job fair on Feb. 24, but still has open positions with benefits, including medical […]
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Developer St. Clair restarts projects after COVID-19 hiatus
March 12, 2021
British entrepreneur Keith St. Clair is restarting five development projects he has had on hold since March 2020 due to the year-long COVID-19 hiatus, which he said brought on $30 million in revenue losses. In an interview with this media outlet, the developer, who arrived in Puerto Rico six years ago, said despite the back-to-back […]
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Tensions escalating between ESJ Tower residents and St. Clair management co.
March 12, 2021
The ESJ Tower, a mixed-use beachfront residential condominium that has stood in the Isla Verde sector in Carolina for more than 45 years, has for the past six years been the epicenter of tensions between its residents and developer Keith St. Clair over a number of issues that have reached the courts and government regulatory […]
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Treasury Dept. submits to IRS distribution plan for $1,400 incentive
March 12, 2021
Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés submitted Thursday to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Department of the Treasury, the plan to distribute the new $1,400 economic stimulus signed by President Joe Biden, which could reach $3.5 billion and benefit some 2.6 million people. “With the rescue plan converted into law and at the urging […]
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