Fairmont El San Juan Hotel gives local fresh products to 250+ employees
April 15, 2020
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel joined efforts with FreshPoint to provide all hotel employees with an assortment of fresh, locally sourced, fruits, eggs, and vegetables, the hotel confirmed. This initiative designed by Anthony Fruzi, food and beverage director, and Chef Luis Santos, benefited more than 250 employees and their families. Hotel volunteers sorted out and […]
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Institute of Culture promotes Puerto Rican crafts, literature online
April 15, 2020
The Puerto Rican Institute of Culture has partnered with Brands of Puerto Rico to promote sales of locally made arts and crafts, as well as literature, the government agency announced. Brands of Puerto Rico has incorporated into its website a variety of pieces by local artisans affiliated with the Institute, including traditional toys, mosaics, plantain […]
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Indulac boosts sanitary production measures; gives employee bonuses
April 15, 2020
With the goal of boosting consumer confidence, Industrias Lecheras de Puerto Rico Inc., known as Indulac, has preventively doubled its sanitation measures in all its work areas as the island enters its fifth week the government-ordered lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19. In addition, the company will administer preventive COVID-19 tests to all employees, […]
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Report: Education Dept. ‘lacks capacity’ to manage $322M in FEMA funding
April 14, 2020
The Puerto Rico Education Department has not complied with the requirements laid out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency related to some $322 million awarded after Hurricane María in 2017, earmarked for recovery efforts. A report released last week detailing the findings of an audit commissioned by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the […]
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No man’s land: Buying tests and supplies for the COVID-19 emergency in Puerto Rico
April 14, 2020
The Health Department has been unable to specify how many rapid tests it has conducted nor their results. Mistakes, delays, overpaying, questionable interventions, bureaucracy and deals between officials and suppliers with political ties have characterized the government’s procurement efforts to confront the epidemic. The latter adds to an already difficult situation in which Puerto Rico […]
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Study: COVID-19 spurs new challenges to ensure business continuity
April 14, 2020
Professional services firm Aon revealed the results of a recent study about labor practices during the COVID-19 emergency, which revealed new challenges related to employee management and labor practices to ensure business continuity in response to the crisis. According to the report, 56% of companies expect to resume normal operations between April and May, while […]
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Destilería Serrallés to begin producing, distributing disinfecting Superior 70 alcohol
April 14, 2020
Following the conclusion of its effort to produce and donate more than 57,000 gallons of high-concentration disinfecting alcohol to health institutions in Puerto Rico, now Destilería Serrallés will again shift gears to expand the availability of its Superior 70 disinfecting alcohol. Company President Philippe Brechot confirmed the Ponce-based manufacturer will be working with industrial alcohol […]
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FirstBank launches ‘The Call’ campaign to thank Puerto Rico
April 14, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting Puerto Rico, financial institution FirstBank launched its newest campaign, entitled “The Call,” to show appreciation for members of the general public who “are doing their best, day in and day out, to meet the basic needs of our people as we undergo Puerto Rico’s worst health crisis.” […]
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Starbucks, Baristas del Caribe establish COVID-19 employee relief program
April 14, 2020
Starbucks Coffee and Baristas del Caribe, LLC announced the local version of the new Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Program as part of its commitment to support employees affected by COVID-19. The program marks the first time both company-operated and international-licensed market store partners across Starbucks may access hardship grants. These one-time, direct relief grants […]
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Free online COVID-19 courses available for healthcare professionals, service industries
April 14, 2020
Distance education company Self Learning Solutions Tech announced it has begun offering free orientation courses on COVID-19 aimed at health professionals, service industry, restaurants, hotels and businesses in general. Courses are available anytime, from anywhere. “Within the pandemic we’re experiencing, it’s more important than ever to adapt and take advantage of online courses that will […]
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Businesses urged to disinfect high-contact areas to curb COVID-19 spread
April 14, 2020
Preventive measures such as constant handwashing and social distancing between people to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) should be coupled with maintaining a healthy work environment to protect staff and guarantee business continuity, an expert on indoor environment quality and sanitation said. Overall, it is essential that employers practice disinfecting high-contact surfaces, said […]
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USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address COVID-19 pandemic
April 14, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a “one-stop-shop” of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide” is a resource for rural leaders looking for federal funding and partnership opportunities to help address this pandemic, he said. “This resource […]
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Puerto Rico governor extends lockdown to May 3, tweaks conditions
April 13, 2020
Responding to suggestions from the Medical Task Force she appointed, Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced over the weekend the signing of a new Executive Order establishing an extension to the lockdown and 24/7 curfew through May 3. Executive Order 2020-33 eliminates license plates restrictions and extends the period during the day during which authorized […]
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Wilma N. Vázquez Hospital opens $500K COVID-19 unit
April 13, 2020
As part of its efforts to continue offering services to the public during the COVID-19 emergency, the Wilma N. Vázquez in Vega Baja Hospital has invested some $500,000 to establish the COVID SE Unit, separate from the institution’s emergency room, hospital officials said. Hospital Board Chairman José Orlando Pabón, said “the goal of this strategy […]
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Op-Ed: Risk communication vs crisis communication, lessons to be learned
April 13, 2020
Risk communication is far from crisis communication, although they can often be confused. Risk communication occurs when there is a potential threat, risk or danger that affects the general public such as a hurricane or pandemic. At that time, companies, governments and organizations should take the initiative to find the best resources and sources of […]
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