AeroNet announces $7M acquisition of Ana G. Méndez University spectrum
November 24, 2020
High-speed business internet service provider AeroNet announces a $7 million acquisition of 2.5 GHz mid-band spectrum from the Ana G. Méndez University System. “The 2.5 GHz band is currently one of the most valuable spectrum bands for 5G and is paramount for the next-generation wireless networks,” AeroNet officials said. This spectrum acquisition is a “crucial […]
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eBay to offer up to 60% in discounts to Puerto Rican buyers during Black Friday
November 24, 2020
In the wake of a non-traditional Black Friday, eBay announced discounts of up to 60% on items in several categories that will benefit Puerto Rican buyers who choose to make their purchases online on the official opening day of the holiday sales season. Discounts apply to high-demand, recognized brands items in different categories, including electronics, […]
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FirstBank donates $113K to 15 nonprofits so they may continue services during pandemic
November 24, 2020
As part of the efforts to aid communities as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, FirstBank donated $113,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations throughout Puerto Rico the island. The community organizations that received the donations were: Acueducto Rural Palmarito; Asesores Financieros; Food Bank Puerto Rico; Boys & Girls Club; Centro Comunitario Reverenda Inés J. Figueroa; Concilio […]
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Bayer Crop Science opens jobs for island’s deaf, partially deaf community
November 24, 2020
Bayer Crop Science Puerto Rico announced it is recruiting talent in the island’s deaf and partially deaf community to fill several field worker and soy pollinator positions. The initiative seeks to provide job opportunities for this community in particular while providing candidates with training to the job, company executives said. “The initiative came about after […]
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CDC: ‘Travelers should avoid all travel to Puerto Rico’
November 23, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control issued a warning over the weekend, telling people to avoid all travel to Puerto Rico, “as it may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.” The agency placed Puerto Rico on the highest level of threat of contagion — level four — where the incidence rate is more than 100 cases […]
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ATM services provider CheckAlt builds on partnership with Banco Popular
November 23, 2020
CheckAlt, an independent provider of item and payment processing services in the U.S., and Banco Popular Puerto Rico, have extended and expanded their partnership to better serve the bank’s ATM users and create operational efficiencies with ATM reconciliation services. “We’re delighted to deepen our great relationship with BPPR and provide additional value for processing and […]
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4th edition of Mini Maker Faire returns to Caguas, in virtual format
November 23, 2020
Under the theme “Makers Entrepreneurs,” the Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec, in Spanish) announced the fourth edition of the Caguas Mini Maker Faire, which this year will be held virtually Dec. 4-5. Since 2006, the maker culture has held events around the world, where makers exhibit their works or projects, in […]
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Op-Ed: Plastic recycling and new opportunities for an old problem
November 23, 2020
The world produces 381 million tons of plastic waste every year. That figure is set to double by 2034. The first synthetic plastic was produced in 1907, marking the beginning of the global plastics industry. It was in the 1950’s that global plastic production became large-scale. Over the next 65 years, annual production of plastics […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico gets Foundation for Puerto Rico’s 2020 Partners for Good Award
November 23, 2020
Liberty Puerto Rico was one of seven companies that received the 2020 Partners for Good Award from Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), it announced. The company was honored for its efforts to aid Puerto Rico’s recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane María in 2017, the earthquakes that […]
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Mercy Corps survey on COVID-19 impact on households, businesses in Puerto Rico
November 23, 2020
Nonprofit organization Mercy Corps is conducting a survey to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting households and businesses in and across several countries/territories in the Caribbean: The Bahamas, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Participation in this survey is voluntary, and all information survey participants provide will be completely anonymous. This information will help the nonprofit […]
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45 Puerto Rican entrepreneurs to sell their goods at Walmart Puerto Rico stores
November 20, 2020
Forty-five new suppliers, including 12 women-led companies, will have the opportunity to sell their goods at Walmart Puerto Rico’s stores, after successfully participating in third edition of the “Open Call Puerto Rico” program, which seeks to support the growth of entrepreneurs who harvest or manufacture products locally. “We continue to strongly promote Puerto Rican companies […]
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Grupo Guayacán will celebrate traditional end-of-year event in virtual format
November 20, 2020
Grupo Guayacán will celebrate its traditional end-of-year event in a virtual format — in tune with the current pandemic — to highlight achievements of the organization and its participants, as well as the award ceremony of the 2020 EnterPRize competition. The virtual event will be broadcast Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. on Grupo Guayacán’s YouTube […]
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Everynet BV, Invest Puerto Rico partner to launch islandwide secure data network
November 20, 2020
Invest Puerto Rico announced a partnership with Everynet BV, a Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technology provider and network operator, on its implementation of a new secure data network improving Puerto Rico’s infrastructure across the island. Everynet launched the network in early September, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance logistics and operations for the […]
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Op-Ed: The embargo of Vieques is committed in writing
November 20, 2020
The residents of Vieques have been fighting for decades to gain sufficient ferry service to allow us necessary access to medical services, government services, and commerce. While both HMS Ferries (winner of contract) and Puerto Rico Fast Ferries (2nd place) are capable of providing excellent service; capacity, schedules, and fares are still under the control […]
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Ana G. Méndez University adds new Ph.D. in dental medicine in Puerto Rico
November 20, 2020
The Board of Postsecondary Institutions recently approved a new Ph.D. degree in Dental Medicine program, which will be offered at the Ana G. Méndez University’s Gurabo Campus, the school’s President José F. Méndez-Méndez confirmed. The university’s new program will promote training in biomedical sciences and other disciplines related to the dental profession, emphasizing oral health […]
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