Aon Scholarship Fund opens call for college scholarships in different fields
July 12, 2019
Professional services in risk, retirement and health management firm Aon plc, announced the start of the application process for the Aon Scholarship Fund for Talented Students, established in 2010 at the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. The grants are available for college students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration and Human Resources. The deadline […]
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New coach bus service launches today connecting Caguas and San Juan
July 11, 2019
ALSA-National Express, a public transport operator, will launch a new collective transportation system which will run between the municipalities of Caguas and San Juan, with stops at the Medical Center, Plaza Las Americas, Hato Rey, Covadonga and Isla Verde, among others. Following a $1 million investment, the firm will run two routes using a fleet […]
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P.R. Convention Center district officials update on $112M in projects underway
July 11, 2019
Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero offered an update on eight projects underway in the busy zone that represent a combined $112 million in private investments. Among the most important projects is the EcoExploratorio, which will be a center for informal education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), sustainability and […]
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USDA approves $600M in new Nutrition Assistance Program funds for P.R.
July 11, 2019
Puerto Rico residents continuing to recover from 2017’s hurricanes could be eligible for increased nutrition assistance funded by U.S. Congress and provided through a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This temporary assistance of $600 million in new benefits will be distributed through Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) beginning as early as August, […]
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U.S. Congress introduces $14B Medicaid parity bill for P.R., U.S. territories
July 11, 2019
U.S. Congressman Darren Soto introduced bipartisan legislation to provide equal access to federal resources for Medicaid to American citizens living in U.S. territories, the lawmaker’s office announced. H.R. 3631, known as the Territories Health Care Improvement Act, increases the limit on Medicaid payments and the federal medical assistance percentage for the five U.S. territories: Puerto […]
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PR Computer Services marks 46th anniversary, renovation of facilities
July 11, 2019
PR Computer Services, founded in 1973, is marking 46 years in the market, where it pioneered data storage and technological support, founder Luis Arabía said. “Forty-six years ago, we were able to see the trend to the ongoing use of technology for business management, and the growing need to support these systems and store all […]
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Stantec gets $3M contract for infrastructure damage assessment in P.R.
July 11, 2019
Global design and engineering firm Stantec has been awarded a $3 million assignment to lead engineering services for infrastructure damage assessments in Puerto Rico, it announced. The project was awarded under Stantec’s indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with the Eastern Federal Lands (EFL) Division of the Federal Highway Administration involving highway and/or bridge design and engineering services in […]
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12 co.’s graduate from P.R. Export Manufacturing Extension’s 1st Export Academy
July 11, 2019
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. graduated the first 12 local companies to complete the 1st Primex Export Academy, the organization announced. In addition, a panel of judges chose a group of the companies to participate in a trade mission sponsored by the organization. The companies that graduated and now have an export plan are; Environmental […]
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Ferry rates for trips between Puerto Rico-Vieques-Culebra will increase with privatization
July 10, 2019
The rates charged to take the ferry between Puerto Rico and its island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra will begin increasing gradually after the service is transferred to a private operator, Public Private Partnership Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero confirmed. In an interview during the “En Una Hora” program on 11Q 1140 AM — in […]
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Study shows ’17 was second-costliest year for insured, uninsured losses
July 10, 2019
A recent study on catastrophes published by Aon revealed that 2017 was the second costliest year on record for insured and uninsured losses, and will most likely become the record year for insured losses with further loss development from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and María. In terms of economic losses due to weather-related disasters alone, 2017 […]
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Maritime Transportation Authority picks proponent for Ceiba-Vieques-Culebra route
July 9, 2019
The Maritime Transportation Authority has reportedly selected the proponent that could be taking over the concession to provide transportation services between Puerto Rico and the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra, this media outlet learned. Ten months after revealing the short list of companies in the running to enter into a public-private partnership with the […]
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P.R. Aqueduct and Sewer Authority opens bids for new $21.4M central lab
July 9, 2019
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has launched a bidding process to find a private company to design and build its new central laboratory building, which has an estimated cost of $21.4 million. In the announcement, PRASA also said the project includes performing improvements to the site and existing utilities infrastructure. The project must […]
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P.R. Vector Control Unit, CienciaPR partner to empower through science education
July 9, 2019
Ciencia Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU) have teamed up to train scientists and teachers in the design of project-based learning lessons, the nonprofits announced. The collaboration is part of the second year of the “Ciencia al Servicio” program, CienciaPR’s flagship education project. “Ciencia al Servicio” brings together teachers and science, […]
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SBA opens funding call for nonprofits training service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs
July 9, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and institutions of higher learning are eligible to compete for funding of up to $150,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to service-disabled veterans. Up to six awardees will use the $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program […]
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U.S.-China trade war means ‘shift’ for Puerto Rico, economic firm says
July 5, 2019
The trade war between the U.S. and China will mean a shift in the structure and dynamics of prices, including costlier construction costs, and increased risks of a delayed economic recovery, according to an analysis published by the H. Calero Consulting firm. In the latest edition of its “Pulse” publication, the firm says the spat […]
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