Amnesty International P.R. blasts govt’s ‘slow and ineffective’ response to earthquake
January 10, 2020
Amnesty International Puerto Rico made a call to the local and federal governments to ensure that relief and reconstruction efforts protect human rights following the earthquakes earlier this week, and the ongoing seismic activity. “It is very worrying that the government of Puerto Rico has not provided an adequate and immediate response to the predictable […]
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Private-sector aid continues to flow for P.R.’s earthquake victims
January 10, 2020
The number of private sector businesses pitching in to deliver aid and support to the victims of this week’s strong earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks continues to increase, with help coming in from Puerto Rico and abroad. One of the companies is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, which last month announced plans to open its […]
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P.R. Public Health Trust unveils research grant program
January 10, 2020
In keeping with its vision of improving the public health of the communities of the island, the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust it has opened the call for local researchers to submit public health proposals to increase the understanding of those issues and find solutions. The Puerto Rico Public Health Trust is part of the […]
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P.R.’s small inns ‘in good shape,’ Tourism Co. confirms
January 10, 2020
The 12 small inns that make up the Puerto Rico Tourism Co.’s Paradores de Puerto Rico program are in good shape, open and available to visitors after experiencing several earthquakes on the island, agency Executive Director Carla Campos said. Although some of the “paradores” are operating with electric generators and/or water tanks, they have not […]
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Bravo Family Foundation Exec. Dir. García-Guerra passes away
January 10, 2020
Guiomar García-Guerra, a longtime member of the nonprofit and philanthropic community, and executive director of the Bravo Family Foundation, passed away on Jan. 6, said Orlando Bravo, founder of the organization. García-Guerra was appointed to her position in April 2018, when she immediately began building a long-term plan for the foundation’s permanent mission in Puerto […]
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Local, stateside representatives step up for P.R.’s earthquake recovery efforts
January 9, 2020
The following is a round-up of the different efforts by the public and private sectors to help Puerto Rico recover after this week’s earthquakes. NonprofitsThe League of United Latin American Citizens said its members and leaders in Puerto Rico are already in “active contact” with teams across a large swath of communities assessing the extent […]
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3 major universities outline academic schedules post-earthquakes
January 9, 2020
Puerto Rico’s three largest universities announced their plans for upcoming administrative and academic activities, following this week’s earthquakes. University of Puerto Rico President Jorge Haddock said the Mayagüez, Aguadilla, Cayey, Humacao, Carolina, Ponce and Utuado campuses will not restart its schedule as planned today, as the institution awaits the final recommendation from structural engineers who […]
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College of Engineers and Surveyors works on ‘coherent reconstruction plan’
January 9, 2020
The Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors has constituted a permanent assembly until the critical stage of the emergency left by the earthquakes is over, organization president Juan Alicea-Flores said. “The organization is collecting key data and evaluating it, to determine the state of structures and infrastructure and the possibility of restoration,” said Alice, […]
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3 cruise ships anchored in San Juan with some 15K visitors
January 9, 2020
As the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. supports recovery efforts in the southern region, it also welcomed in San Juan some 15,000 visitors who arrived Wednesday aboard three cruise ships of the Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean lines, agency Executive Director Carla Campos said. The Carnival Breeze, Anthem of the Seas and the Oasis of […]
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Puerto Rico ICON investor conference slated for Feb. 25-26
January 9, 2020
Seeking to promote investment in Puerto Rico and boost the island’s rebuilding efforts and economic recovery, local firm Colectivo 360 has organized Puerto Rico ICON, an investors conference that will take place Feb. 25-26 at La Concha Resort. Ricardo Santana, managing partner of Colectivo 360, believes Puerto Rico ICON is “an opportunity to bring together […]
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WorldNet offers office space to co.’s without power, internet
January 9, 2020
WorldNet Telecommunications announced it has spaces available in its “Espacio 201” for companies that do not have electricity, internet or telephone services and need to continue operating and serving their customers. Saying Hurricane María “was a great lesson for everyone, but especially for businesses,” which showed the importance of having an alternate office to work […]
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P.R. Food Bank launches campaign to collect supplies for communities hit by earthquakes
January 9, 2020
The Puerto Rico Food Bank, a nonprofit that distributes supplies to more than 140 organizations dedicated to fighting hunger in Puerto Rico, has launched a food collection campaign to deliver aid to the communities most affected by this week’s earthquakes. “The need is great and to continue with our mission to fight hunger in every […]
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Dave & Buster’s opening 2nd location in P.R. later this year
January 8, 2020
Entertainment and dining venue owner Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. will open its second location in Puerto Rico, at the Plaza Las Américas shopping center in Hato Rey, during the third quarter of this year, this media outlet confirmed. The planned 39,000 square-foot complex will be located on the mall’s third level, spanning from the […]
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Trump signs Emergency Declaration for P.R. following earthquakes
January 8, 2020
Gov. Wanda Vázquez confirmed late Tuesday that President Donald Trump signed the Commonwealth’s request for an Emergency Declaration for Puerto Rico following a string of earthquakes that caused significant damage and at least one casualty. This opens the doors for federal agencies, especially the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to provide direct assistance to the island. […]
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San Juan ranks 4th among world’s ‘top emerging destinations’
January 8, 2020
San Juan, Puerto Rico has ranked fourth in a survey of the world’s “top emerging destinations” commissioned by travel company Skyscanner, earning the distinction of being the “micro escape” place of choice. Skyscanner’s “2020 Travel Trends Report,” which pulls data from more than 100 million monthly users, found that 2020 will be the year of […]
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