Maritime Transportation Authority activating plan to move cargo to Vieques, Culebra
March 12, 2021
The Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Authority will activate an alternate plan effective today to address challenges to move cargo that arose recently after the “Isleño” ferry was removed from the route between Ceiba and the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra. MTA Executive Director, Mara Pérez-Torres, said “Isleño” had an anomaly in one of its […]
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Mastercard partners with Dynamics Payments to launch financial technology solution
March 12, 2021
Mastercard has teamed up with payment processing technology company, Dynamics Payments, to launch an application (app) that will increase financial inclusion for the Caribbean region. This solution is expected to result in a marked increase in credit and debit card usage in the coming years. The app will be available in three Caribbean markets: Dominican […]
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MCS launches campaign to promote nutrition as prevention against chronic conditions
March 12, 2021
To mark “Nutrition Month,” MCS has announced its campaign to promote nutrition as the main strategy in preventing the most common chronic conditions in Puerto Rico. The healthcare company will conduct virtual healthy cooking classes and launch a free recipe book with more than 45 healthy recipes from Chef Campis, which have been adapted to […]
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SBTDC to host virtual forum on local and federal business incentives
March 12, 2021
Since the onset of the pandemic a year ago, small businesses have been affected by executive orders, but also local and federal government has provided incentives and grants under different programs with the intention of continuing to operate and retain jobs. However, the number of programs often creates confusion and there is a neet to […]
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Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico recognized for corporate social responsibility
March 12, 2021
Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico’s social responsibility and community assistance in benefit of the island was recognized with the “Community Involvement Award” presented by Walmart, which also bestowed them with the “Bronze Supplier of the Year.” The Community Involvement Award, which Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico receives for the first time, recognizes various corporate social responsibility initiatives the company […]
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Study: Puerto Rico could achieve 75% renewable energy use in 15 yrs.
March 11, 2021
Investing $9.6 billion in distributed solar panels and batteries — funds that are already available from the federal government — could transform Puerto Rico’s electrical system into a resilient grid that provides every home on the island with a clean, reliable source of energy, according to a report. The report by Puerto Rico organization Cambio […]
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Hosting Miss World ’21 int’l pageant will generate $150M in publicity for Puerto Rico
March 11, 2021
Puerto Rico will host the Miss World 2021 international pageant, an event that is expected to generate $150 million in exposure for the island, competition organizers Miss World Ltd. said. The pageant that has two winners from Puerto Rico — Lady Wilnelia Merced Forsyth (1975) and Stephanie Del Valle (2016) — is marking its 70th […]
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FEMA awards $4.1M to create EcoExploratorio Resiliency Institute
March 11, 2021
To support efforts on the island aimed at raising awareness of the importance of hazard mitigation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $4.1 million grant to the EcoExploratorio Resiliency Institute (ERI). This center in Puerto Rico will provide guidance on resilience and other mitigation topics to the public. The funds are provided by […]
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Steven Anthony Children’s Hospital in Ponce begins $30M remodeling project
March 11, 2021
The Steven Anthony Children’s Hospital (SACH) recently got its Certificate of Necessity and Convenience granted by the Puerto Rico Health Department, clearing the way to start its three-phase, $30 remodeling project, company officials said. The first phase — to be completed by 2022 — will focus on remodeling the treatment and research center, located in […]
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MCS, 1st health plan in Puerto Rico to offer a telemedicine platform for medical providers
March 11, 2021
MCS is the first insurer in Puerto Rio to market the MCS TeleCare telemedicine platform to offer primary care physicians assigned to medical groups (IPAs) and certain specialists a secure and cost-free option for performing teleconsultations with their patients. In 2019, the Puerto Rico Health Department established the regulation to control the use and practice […]
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Centros Sor Isolina Ferré join forces with Starbucks Puerto Rico on fundraiser
March 11, 2021
Starbucks Puerto Rico announced its collaboration with Centros Sor Isolina Ferré to fundraise for the nonprofit through the sale of bracelets emblazoned with the “It’s not giving, it’s giving yourself” slogan. The cost of the bracelet is $1. “This year we have had the opportunity to benefit more communities through initiatives and programs in the […]
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Puerto Rico’s 1st hybrid weddings and events convention announced
March 11, 2021
Looking to boost the wedding and events industry in Puerto Rico’s economy, the first hybrid — combining in-person and virtual participation — convention will is slated to take place Mar. 19-20. The WeddingWaysPR Virtual Expo will be held at the Atlantic Lounge at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort from 10 […]
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United Retailers Association opens satellite office in Mayagüez
March 11, 2021
With the aim of promoting economic development in the western part of Puerto Rico, the United Retailers Association (CUD in Spanish) inaugurated its first satellite office to offer direct services to small- and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Mayagüez. “With this satellite office, small and medium entrepreneurs will have direct and personalized access to business training. […]
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Puerto Rico new auto sales up 25% in Feb.; Volvo to install 100 charging stations
March 10, 2021
New car sales for the month of February 2021 blew past previous records with a total of 10,540 new units sold in Puerto Rico, a 25.4% increase over the same period last year, according to figures released by the United Automobile Importers Group (GUIA for its Spanish acronym). New car sales for February 2020 totaled 8,402 units. […]
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Practical Techie: Footprints, keep tabs on your digital persona
March 10, 2021
At a slow pace, with each new post and every platform, we add to our web navigations, our digital footprint becomes wider, richer. With each new tack of our web surfing habits, we also forfeit a bit of privacy because algorithms trace our steps and shopping sites peek into our banking information. Also, into our […]
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