Twenty-six students of the Sacred Heart University’s public relations program recently become the first college members of the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA), the main organization that groups students who aspire to work as professional public relations practitioners and strategic communicators. “We’re proud to have the first group […]
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines confirmed that Puerto Rico is “doing quite well” from an earnings perspective, although the positive results are not attributed to post-earthquake traffic. During an earnings call with analysts to discuss fourth quarter results, Matthew Klein, chief commercial officer of Spirit Airlines said while “we have seen some impact in Puerto Rico, […]
To incentivize tourists to visit our island, destination marketing organization Discover Puerto Rico, and the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, have been working with hotels around the island to develop special packages. A total of 17 hotels have joined this attractive initiative to encourage travel to the island. The packages feature different offers, some […]
Nine more municipalities that were affected by the earthquakes that began Dec. 28, 2019, in southwest Puerto Rico have been designated as eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance program. At the request of the government of Puerto Rico, FEMA extended eligibility for Individual Assistance to Arecibo, Ciales, Hormigueros, Juana Díaz, Las Marías, Mayagüez, […]
In Puerto Rico we have a long way to go to become a sustainable island, but the reality of what we are living on a daily basis is urging that we hurry. Sustainability is not a whim. Sustainability is synonymous with equality, and equality always means economic growth. At this point we can all agree […]
Mayagüez’s cigar company Tabacalera Falto has launched two new cigar blends this year to mark its 25th anniversary as the only label from Puerto Rico to produce artisanal ultra-boutique premium cigars. Luis J. Falto, president of Tabacalera Falto — owner of the La Garita Cigar Co. and Cigarros Falto brands — announced that its new […]
The Council of The Boy Scouts of Puerto Rico celebrating its 91st anniversary in Puerto Rico, continuing to focus on the alternate education of developing global character and values through their “Life for Learning” programs. The organization believes values and leadership education are key in the development of children and young people ages 6 to […]
The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau established the procedures for its investment of up to $691.2 million over the next 10 years to support the deployment of “advanced, hardened” broadband and voice networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This investment will help ensure that those living in Puerto Rico and the […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently obligated nearly $14.3 million in federal funds to the Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office for permanent work to restore the Cuartel de Ballajá in Old San Juan. The work to be completed includes electrical repairs, removal and replacement of wood windows, stain-glass windows and wood doors, as well […]
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (OCIF, in Spanish) released a Circular Letter requiring Puerto Rico’s financial institutions helping customers affected by the recent earthquakes to report on their efforts. In the document, the regulatory body orders mortgage lenders and services specifically to file monthly reports of the steps they are taking to […]
One year after Judge Laura Taylor Swain approved the agreement on the Sales Tax Financing Corp. (COFINA, in Spanish) bonds which, with the consent of a majority of the members of the Puerto Rican legislature, was presented by the executive and the Financial Oversight and Management Board to the bondholders, a study by economist Daniel […]
This week, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict against the former mayor of Gurabo for extorting $125,000 from a government contractor in exchange for paying eight outstanding invoices for services previously rendered. Last week, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico (FOMB) reminded the government that a recent executive order setting aside […]
Travel accommodations platform Airbnb confirmed that some 100,000 visitors booked through its platforms for stays in Puerto Rico during five weekends in 2019, generating more than $19 million for local hosts. The weekends of April 19, July 5, 19 and 26 and Dec. 27 received the most tourists and bookings in a space offered on […]
The National Geographic Traveller, a platform dedicated to travel and lifestyle, revealed this year’s 20 must-see destinations in its “The Cool List,” which includes Puerto Rico. “After a record-breaking 2019, being chosen by National Geographic Traveller is an honor, and demonstrates the opportunity that exists to amplify the island’s diverse offerings for visitors,” said Brad […]
Healthcare service provider Medical Card System Inc. has entered into partnerships with food industry and retail providers in Puerto Rico to offer its Classicare members new special supplemental benefits in 2020, the company announced. So far, more than 65,000 MCS Classicare beneficiaries have completed more than 180,000 transactions through partnerships with Amigo, Econo, Ralph’s, Selectos, […]
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