UPR professor gets $3M grant to develop new tech for future NASA missions
September 6, 2019
Following an “arduous selection process” and after competing with more than 50 proposals from different parts of the United States, Eduardo Nicolau, professor at the University of Puerto Rico’s School of Natural Sciences, has received a $3 million grant. The funding is for a project called “Puerto Rico Space Partnership for Research, Innovation and Training […]
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6 new organizations join P.R. Tourism Co.’s sustainable tourism program
September 6, 2019
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has added six companies to its Green, Agrotourism and Ecotourism properties program. The hotels are in the island’s eastern and central tourism regions. Hacienda Agroecológica Recaos Ortiz, Meyers Nurseries and Floral Farms, y Hacienda La Cascada, Punta Tuna Ecotours, and Proyecto Cabachuelas received their certificates during an event headed by […]
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Ponce Health Sciences University gets $2.6M for behavioral healthcare
September 6, 2019
The Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded $2.6 million to Ponce Health Sciences University’s Primary Care Psychology Program to develop two proposals to train students and professionals to provide behavioral health services and problematic substance use in primary care settings. The Primary Care Psychology Program has been providing mental health services integrated into health […]
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Agreement between town of Yauco, private sector to revive coffee production
September 6, 2019
A collaboration agreement between the municipality of Yauco, Gustos Coffee Foundation Inc. and Fincas Luis Roig Inc. Seeks to revive and promote the development of the coffee industry in the town’s mountainous area. Yauco Mayor Ángel Luis Torres-Ortiz said some 200 Yauco farmers will benefit from the agreement. “We signed the collaborative agreement with […]
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International Youth Leaders looking at P.R. for next summit
September 6, 2019
Puerto Rico has begun the process to host, for the first time, the International Youth Leaders Summit, which promises to be an exchange of experiences and learning among Puerto Ricans and foreign leaders, Secretary Economic Development and Commerce Manuel A. Laboy said. “We’re very excited about the event that will bring together more than 1,500 […]
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FCC circulating order to OK $950M to strengthen broadband in PR/USVI
September 5, 2019
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft Order to his fellow commissioners that would provide approximately $950 million in funding to “storm-harden, improve, and expand” broadband networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, which were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and María in 2017. This is the second round of funding under […]
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5-building residential complex planned for former Sears property in Hato Rey
September 5, 2019
The development plans for the former government-owned Sears property in Hato Rey, sold for $11.6 million last year, call for establishing a five-building residential complex, this media outlet confirmed. According to the proposed plans submitted by the property’s owner, Puerta de San Juan LLC. to the government’s Permits Management Office, the housing complex will comprise […]
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Popular, MasterCard announce efforts to aid Bahamas post-hurricane
September 5, 2019
Following the devastating passage of Hurricane Dorian through the Bahamas, Popular and MasterCard unveiled separate effort to aid the island nation’s recovery efforts. Popular announced the start of the “Puerto Rico Abraza Bahamas” campaign to raise funds through a bank account (030142822) or through ATH Móvil, by selecting the option Donate to/FundacionBPPRBahamas. “The destruction caused […]
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Tourism expert: ‘There’s tremendous interest in learning about new Puerto Rico’
September 5, 2019
Although Puerto Rico’s image among travel advisors is weaker than that of the perception among consumers, there is a “tremendous amount of interest from travel advisors in learning more about the new Puerto Rico, thus presenting a major opportunity for the Island.” So said American Society of Travel Advisors CEO Zane Kerby, in Puerto Rico […]
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NY Fed to host community development finance workshop in P.R. on Sept. 12
September 5, 2019
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, together with Local Initiatives Support Corporation, will host a Community Development Finance (CoDeFi) workshop on Sept. 12 in San Juan. The event comes as part of the New York Fed’s CoDeFi Progression Model, a framework designed to support and enhance the community development finance ecosystem in the Bank’s […]
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LEDC opens Mayagüez office dedicated to serving small businesses
September 5, 2019
The Latino Center for Economic Development (LEDC) announced that it opened a new office in Mayagüez, making it the only community development financial institution on the island’s west side. The office will work to strengthen and expand Puerto Rico’s business ecosystem and build resilience among local businesses, providing access to capital, officials said. “In LEDC […]
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Statistics Institute presents 3-yr. strategic plan, opens call for executive director
September 4, 2019
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics is actively reorganizing its internal operations and on Tuesday opened the call for a new executive director who should be in place by November, Board Chair Arnaldo Cruz said. During a news conference at the agency, Cruz said the restructuring began when former Executive Director Mario Marazzi stepped down […]
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P.R. Convention Center reports ‘record’ results for Fiscal 2019
September 4, 2019
The Puerto Rico Convention Center, operated by AEG Facilities, said Fiscal 2019, which ended June 30, was the “most successful year in its 14-year history,” with an increase in total attendance of 26% year-over-year. In all 644,000 visitors came through the Convention Center’s doors last year, representing the highest volume in comparison to the previous […]
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Parallel18, Google Developers Launchpad team up to support P.R.’s startup ecosystem
September 4, 2019
Startup accelerator parallel18 has amplified its resources network by joining Google Developers Launchpad’s select group of regional partners, it announced. The collaboration not only grants access to Google’s global network but also encourages sharing insights and best practices between startup ecosystem catalyzers from around the world, parallel18 officials said. Google Developers Launchpad is a branch […]
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Co.’s step up to aid hurricane-ravaged Bahamas, Red Cross receiving donations
September 4, 2019
A number of private companies announced the steps they will take to help the Bahamas, where a number of its islands were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Evertec Inc. will donate $100,000 for hurricane relief efforts, said CEO Mac Schuessler. “Hurricane Dorian is a devastating natural disaster in the […]
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