Celeres Capital, an investment and advisory firm based in San Juan, announced that Puerto Rico has secured a leadership role in communication technology with the launching of the 5G Zone initiative. The project is primed to enable companies, government entities, and academia to test applications and develop new uses for 5G networks, securing Puerto Rico’s future […]
https://media.blubrry.com/dollarsandsensenewsismybusines/newsismybusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cybersecurity-podcast-Oct-2020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort launched through a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance in October 2004. This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart,” helping to empower individuals and organizations to own their role […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of the University of Puerto Rico to receive $1.1 million in funding for its project to reduce diesel emissions in San Juan, Puerto Rico by replacing short-haul trucks at the Port of San Juan and older school buses. The UPR’s grant will be used to replace 11 […]
As part of the educational initiatives to train community organizations and businesses on the island, the Puerto Rico Bankers Association’s Community Reinvestment Committee will host the Community Economic Development workshop Oct. 7-8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Zoom platform. Invited speakers Anabel Rodríguez, CEO of the Ibero-American Observatory for Sustainability and Circular […]
In the three years since arriving to Puerto Rico, nonprofit organization SBP and its volunteers continue to rebuild the island after the damage inflicted by Hurricane María. “So far the organization has been able to help more than 110 Puerto Rican families who lost their homes after the impact of María, but we’re aware that […]
Condé Nast Traveler announced today the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and Puerto Rico was recognized as one of the top 5 of The World’s Best Islands in the Caribbean and the Atlantic. More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe. “As the tourism sector […]
The Ponce Research Institute announced it has received a combined $3.5 million in research grants for several projects currently underway. Of that amount, $750,000 came from the National Institute of Health effective for three years for a project by Eliut Rivera of the Ponce Health Sciences University’s School of Behavioral Sciences entitled: “Reduction of mental […]
A total of 443 petitions were filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Puerto Rico during the month of September, representing a 31.1% drop from the same month in 2019, according to a report released by research firm Boletín de Puerto Rico. In September 2019, the court received 629 bankruptcy cases, according to the report. […]
Looking to showcase outstanding women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR) has published the Seeds of Success Women in STEM Collection, which currently features almost 160 Puerto Rican and Latina scientists. The collection — the largest of its kind in the world, according to the nonprofit — highlights women […]
The Bravo Family Foundation — a philanthropic entity founded by Puerto Rican businessman Orlando Bravo — will host a free webinar of the application process to participate in the Rising Entrepreneurs Program today at 6 p.m. The seminar will be given by Jaime Morales, managing director of the program, and the agenda includes the timeline […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a cleanup plan to address contaminated soil at the Pesticide Warehouse I Superfund Site in Arecibo, the agency announced. The “Record of Decision” details cleanup work that includes removing and disposing of contaminated soil from the site to protect people’s health. “EPA’s cleanup plan will address the source […]
Alivia Specialty Pharmacy announced it has earned accreditation as a specialty pharmacy from URAC, an independent nonprofit entity based in Washington, DC that provides validation to advance healthcare quality through leadership, measurement and innovation. By achieving this status, Alivia SP has “demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes,” company […]
Puerto Rican consumers spent an average of $500 a month on groceries, or 18% more than the average $422 spent last year, the Chamber of Marketing, Industry and Food Distribution’s annual Consumer X-Ray revealed. “Spending appears to be driven by an increase in the frequency of visits to supermarkets, which registered an average of eight […]
With the goal of providing supplementary assistance to university students who show financial need, the Puerto Rico Community Foundation and the Hispanic Federation announced the granting of 195 scholarships from the Hispanic Federation Puerto Rico Recovery and Relief Fund to students from 57 towns on the island. The scholarship recipients are enrolled in a diversity […]
Media company Olympusat International, LLC. announced the availability of its Free TV service, an ad-supported app based on-demand video service, in Puerto Rico on internet-connected devices through Google Play Store, Apple Store, Apple’s iOS, and on the internet. “It is with a great deal of excitement that we can now say that we’re offering access to our world-class […]
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