Pirucho Co-op lands historic certification as Puerto Rico’s 1st renewable energy co-op
March 10, 2021
The San Salvador Energy Cooperative Pirucho Co-op in Caguas announced its certification as a renewable energy Co-operative from the Public Service Regulatory Board as it aims to continue the development of the San Salvador solar community in Caguas. “The community is proud,” said Feliciano Rodríguez-Domínguez, secretary of the Board of Directors of Pirucho Co-op. “The […]
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El Conquistador Resort to host job fair on Mar. 11-13
March 10, 2021
El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo will be hosting a job fair on Mar. 11-13 at the property, to recruit staff and independent contractors for different positions ahead of its early opening on May 21, 2021, General Manager Robert Holsten announced. “Our remodeling process continues at full steam. We’ve bet on Puerto Rico once again and […]
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Grupo Colón-Gerena renews alliance with Puerto Rican fisheries
March 10, 2021
Grupo Colón-Gerena announced a new alliance with the local fishermen’s collective, Grupo Puerto Rico, to buy their daily catch and offer a variety of seasonal fresh fish in Red Lobster restaurants as part of the ongoing commitment to support for local products. It is estimated that as part of the alliance, more than 300 pounds […]
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ABB manufacturing plant in Vieques closing next month
March 9, 2021
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to include information about government assistance for laid-off employees.] Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing operation ABB will be shutting down its plant in the island municipality of Vieques — where it is one of the largest employers — next month, Mayor José Corcino told this media outlet. The closing […]
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Approved PPP loans for Puerto Rico approach $500M mark
March 9, 2021
The US Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program has approved close to $500 million in loans in Puerto Rico and more than $36 million in the US Virgin Islands, the agency announced in its March 7, 2021 report. Moreover, the SBA has approved 12,154 PPP loans for businesses and nonprofits in Puerto Rico, a 10.9% […]
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PRIDCO has 152 vacant buildings, 378 unused lots in inventory
March 9, 2021
The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (known as PRIDCO) has an inventory of more than 500 lots and properties currently vacant across the island, this media outlet confirmed. When broken down, the inventory includes 152 vacant properties with a combined capacity of more than 2.4 million square feet, and 378 unused lots spanning a combined […]
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P3 Authority confirms 2 new projects in pipeline
March 9, 2021
Puerto Rico’s P3 Authority unveiled two new projects that are in the evaluation phase, involving the island’s Treasury Department and government-run regional airports. During a presentation to the media, P3 Authority Executive Director Fermín Fontanés said the Treasury Department is seeking to modernize and optimize the agency’s collection processes, taxpayer services and its call center. […]
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Women make their mark on Puerto Rico’s tourism sector
March 9, 2021
Puerto Rico’s women entrepreneurs are making their mark on the island’s tourism sector, from a number of angles. On the one hand, there are those working on the Airbnb platform, which in 2018 had more than 5,000 hosts in Puerto Rico. At present 50% of the island’s hosts on Airbnb are women, the platform confirmed. […]
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Uber Eats reports 45% increase in food orders from Aug. ’20-Jan. ’21
March 9, 2021
Online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats reported a 45% increase in orders from Puerto Rico’s supermarkets and convenience stores between August 2020 and January 2021. “Among the items most-ordered by Puerto Ricans were beer and ice cream,” said Carolina Coto, Uber’s head of communications for the Caribbean and Central America. The company also […]
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Puerto Rico tech co.’s highlight gender diversity on Int’l Women’s Day
March 9, 2021
In celebration of International Women’s Day on Mar. 8, two of Puerto Rico’s major technology companies have reiterated their continued commitment to providing a safe workplace for women. Liberty Communications of Puerto Rico, one of the island’s leading communications and entertainment providers, highlighted four key women from their leadership team during a virtual summit hosted […]
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El Yunque National Forest upholding reservation system for visitors
March 9, 2021
The Forest Service announced that it will continue to manage the main recreation areas along the El Yunque National Forest’s Road 191 using a reservation system for both on-island residents and off-island visitors. El Yunque is experiencing high visitation during the traditionally busy spring and summer seasons, and capacity is limited, park officials said. “Please […]
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Small inn owners call on tourism sector to enforce rules of conduct
March 8, 2021
The members of the Puerto Rico Small Inn and Tourism Owners Association called on the island’s more than 6,000 tourism-related businesses “to comply with their civic responsibility and promote respect for new coexistence norms related to COVID-19, in and around their businesses.” They insisted that “irresponsible behavior is not exclusive to foreign visitors, and that […]
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Costco testing curbside pick-up at 3 New Mexico warehouses
March 8, 2021
Several months after saying that launching curbside pickup services was not on the radar, Costco Wholesale officials confirmed that it is testing the service at its three warehouses in Albuquerque, New Mexico. During a conference call with analysts to discuss its second-quarter earnings late last week, the big-box retailer’s Executive Vice President, Richard Galanti, said […]
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’21 Tax Season: Benefits of an IRA account
March 8, 2021
Are you looking to save for your retirement, or do you need a tool that gives you tax relief? An IRA account can help you save for your retirement and at the same time receive a tax relief you need. Here are some of the benefits you will receive with an IRA account: It is […]
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USDA-NRCS opens ’21 Caribbean Area Partners for Conservation funding call
March 8, 2021
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that the NRCS Caribbean Area Partners for Conservation Funding call has been posted to Grants.gov and is open for applications through May 31, 2021. The NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2021 will be up to $450,000. The purpose of […]
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