Otoao Health Corp. promotes vertical indoor farming project
December 3, 2019
A vertical indoor farming project supported by the Otoao Health Corp. (known as COSSAO for its initials in Spanish) was inaugurated recently to promote hydroponic crops inside cargo containers at the Antonio Tulla Torres School in Utuado. The project has the support of nonprofits ConPRmetidos and the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, which provided financial assistance […]
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FEMA, COR3 allocate $18.5M for recovery work in P.R. in November
December 2, 2019
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated nearly $18.5 million in additional funds for 115 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico. “FEMA and COR3 continue to work together to develop strategies that advance recovery projects,” the agencies stated. To […]
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Caribe Hilton hotel lights up holidays with Caguas Children’s Choir
December 2, 2019
Caribe Hilton celebrated with the community, guests and employees the lighting of the holidays, enlivened by the Caguas Children’s Choir, composed of more than 20 children between the ages of 6 to 15. The choir, directed by Ana E. Aviles-Pagán, performed their repertoire of Puerto Rican choral music. The decoration was inspired by the pineapple, […]
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Mountain Hydroelectric Co-op qualified to submit RFP for P3 project
November 29, 2019
The Mountain Hydroelectric Co-op received a notice from the Public-Private Partnerships Authority confirming that its Hidroenergía Renace consortium will be able to submit a Request of Proposal to manage and rehabilitate the hydroelectric plants in the Lagos Dos Bocas and Caonillas lakes. On July 1, the Mountain Hydroelectric Co-op submitted the Declaration of Qualification to […]
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Gov’t assigns $100K for student trainings on IoT, robotics, entrepreneurship
November 29, 2019
For the second consecutive year, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce announced the allocation of $100,000 from its Special Economic Development Fund, for 60 young people to participate in the IOTeen Eco Technology and Business Education Project, aimed at training them to master skills related to the Internet of Things (IOT), robotics and entrepreneurship. […]
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P.R. receives $354K in grants from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
November 29, 2019
Two Puerto Rican projects were included in a list of 11 community environmental initiatives related to adaptation to extreme weather and meteorological events that will receive a combined $354,000 in grant support from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) within the framework of its North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) program. A trilateral […]
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Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino marks 10th anniversary
November 29, 2019
The Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino celebrated its 10 years on the island on Nov. 21 with a new general manager and plans for a $10 million renovation for 2020. In April 2019, this media outlet reported the hotel’s plans to renew property’s entire interior, including rooms, suites, lobby, meeting space, among others. The […]
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Trap artist ‘Bad Bunny’ creates Christmas card for Instituto Psicopedagógico
November 29, 2019
Popular trap artist Benito Martínez-Ocasio, known as “Bad Bunny” created this year’s Christmas card for the Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico, which is a replica of a painting he created for the holidays. For the past 11 years, the nonprofit has paired celebrities with artists who work on the painting that becomes the Christmas card, […]
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Cruise ship visit cancellations ‘great loss for tourism’
November 27, 2019
The decision by cruise ship giant Royal Caribbean to cancel some 90 visits to Puerto Rico during the 2020-2021 season drew a flurry of reactions from public and private sector industry representatives. While private sector groups urged Gov. Wanda Vázquez and government agencies to pull together to prevent the reduction in cruise ship visits, the […]
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P.R. Public Housing Authority signs 3-yr, $4.27M contract for gunshot detection tech
November 27, 2019
The Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority has entered into a a three-year, $4.27 million contract with ShotSpotter Inc., a technology that helps law enforcement officials identify, locate and deter gun violence. The technology will be deployed in portions of the capital San Juan, Bayamón and Trujillo Alto, the company said. ShotSpotter expects to complete the […]
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Evertec partners with ‘GivingTuesdayPR’ by easing digital payments to nonprofits
November 27, 2019
Evertec announced its partnership with #GivingTuesdayPR by working with the more than 1.3 million users so they contribute and support nonprofits in their fundraising event. GivingTuesdayPR is part of a global effort to raise awareness about the work these organizations do in Puerto Rico In its third year on the island, #GivingTuesdayPR once again joins […]
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FEMA warns P.R. private nonprofits requesting public assistance about fraud
November 27, 2019
Private nonprofits, including churches, that are requesting aid under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program for damage related to Hurricanes Irma and María should be aware of con artists and others who may attempt to engage in fraudulent activity, the agency stated. The applicants should know that this kind of activity can happen […]
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Caribbean Produce Exchange trains farmers to comply with new federal standards
November 27, 2019
Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. (CPE) recently offered a training workshop for agribusinesses to ensure that the management of their crops and farms products meet the new parameters established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The free workshop offered to CPE agribusiness, customers and suppliers included scientific resources, agronomists […]
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SBA loans in P.R./USVI increase 35% in Fiscal ’19
November 26, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved (SBA) approved 439 loans for $78.2 million to small businesses in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during fiscal year 2019, a 35% and 28% increase, respectively, over the previous year, the agency announced. Of the total loans approved, 189 for $39 million were for small businesses in […]
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Hampton Inn by Hilton San Juan marks 22nd anniversary
November 26, 2019
Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton San Juan recently celebrated its 22nd anniversary, with an event at the Isla Verde property that included a $65,000 donation to different organizations through the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. This year the donations were dedicated to the Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico, Centro del Triunfo, Hogar de Niñas […]
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