Abarca extends deadline to apply for ‘Community Better Care Program’
March 12, 2019
Abarca has extended until Mar. 14 the deadline to apply for the “Better Care Community Program,” a philanthropic initiative that aims to support nonprofit, health-related organizations that work to improve the quality of life of their communities on the island. Through the “Better Care Community Program,” designed and managed entirely by Abarca employees, three nonprofits […]
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P.R. residents got short-ended in post-hurricane assistance, report shows
March 11, 2019
While Puerto Rico proportionally requested more assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after the 2017 hurricanes, it got significantly less than what the U.S. government granted Louisiana, Texas and Florida when they felt the brunt of earlier storms. “Consistent with the lower socioeconomic status of its population, Puerto Rico proportionally requested more assistance from […]
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Dept. of Education inaugurates 1st of 28 STEM labs on the island
March 11, 2019
The Puerto Rico Department of Education unveiled the first of a planned 28 STEM-PBL lab at the Mariano Feliú Balseiro school in Bayamón. The new educational space that will promote among students learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics through collaborative projects. At the same time, the agency will continue supporting teachers in getting STEM […]
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U.S. Census opens call for media outlets providing paid advertising opportunities
March 11, 2019
VMLY&R, the advertising agency of record working for the U.S. Census, announced the “2020 Census Media Vendor Day” for the agency’s upcoming paid media campaign. The event is designed to be accessible for media outlets that cover a wide range of audiences, demographics, and channels, as well media outlets that are small businesses, and women- or minority-owned. The “2020 Census Media Vendor Day” […]
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P.R. gets $10.4M in federal funding for 330 Center, Head Start
March 8, 2019
Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner in Washington, Jenniffer González, announced the approval of $10.4 million in federal funds allocated by the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families. Neomed Center Inc., a 330 Center will receive an allocation of $5.9 million to cover the costs […]
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Grupo Guayacán kicks off 14th edition of EnterPRize Business Competition
March 8, 2019
Grupo Guayacán, Inc. (GGI) announced the official kick-off of its 2019 EnterPRize Business Competition which provides startups with access to an educational curriculum that includes workshops, mentoring, coaching, and the opportunity to compete for a record-breaking $171,500 in equity free seed capital from GGI and a broad group of corporate partners. The kick-off event took […]
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Microsoft, Science Trust launch 1st ‘Girls STEAM Challenge’
March 8, 2019
Within the framework of the celebration of the International Women’s Week, and the purpose of promoting the participation of girls and adolescents in the disciplines of STEAM, Microsoft Puerto Rico alongside with the Science, Technology & Research Trust announce the First Microsoft Girls STEAM Challenge. The challenge is aimed at students of public and private […]
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Centros Sor Isolina Ferré promotes English-language proficiency
March 8, 2019
Centros Sor Isolina Ferré is offering an English Immersion program to help participants improve their proficiency in the second language. The program started as an initiative financed by Ashton Soniat, founder and chief officer of Dufossat Capital, who moved to the island after the enactment of Acts 20/22. His donation of more than $48,000 made […]
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Caribbean Food Championships to be held in P.R. Mar. 16-17
March 8, 2019
Caribbean Food Champioships, a culinary competition featuring international cooks and chefs will take place for the first time in Puerto Rico on Mar. 16-17, organizers announced. The two-day competition features nine categories and is the pass to the final World Food Championship in Texas, where the winner will have the opportunity to participate for more […]
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SBA pumping greater resources in Emerging Leaders program in P.R./USVI
March 8, 2019
U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Steven Bulger is visiting the island this week as a curtain raiser to the start of this year’s Emerging Leaders program, which so far has graduated more than 90 local companies, said SBA District Director for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Yvette T. Collazo. Find out more […]
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P.R.’s 1st private emergency operations center opens in Bayamón
March 8, 2019
Following a $110,000 investment, a partnership between emergency management firm ISP and telecom company WorldNet, opened Puerto Rico’s first privately-run Business Continuity Center in Bayamón. The center is equipped with the necessary technology to allow any government agency or company to continue its operations despite any emergency or disaster. The Business Continuity Center will provide […]
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‘No clear path forward’ for PREPA restructuring, H. Calero Consulting says
March 7, 2019
Puerto Rico needs a successful long-term economic plan to achieve its goal of inexpensive energy, which calls for — among other things — an efficient and resilient Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, San Juan-based analysis firm H. Calero Consulting concluded in its monthly internal bulletin. In “Pulse,” the firm also said while overhauling Puerto Rico’s […]
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Cape Air re-launches SJ/Culebra, SJ/Virgin Gorda service on April 10
March 7, 2019
Cape Air announced the restart of service between San Juan and Culebra and between San Juan and Virgin Gorda, starting April 10. Four daily flights will operate between San Juan and Culebra and three daily flights will operate between San Juan and Virgin Gorda, the carrier announced. “As the Caribbean continues to rebuild, Cape Air […]
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Discover P.R. participates in ITB Berlin travel conference in Germany
March 7, 2019
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico will have a presence at ITB Berlin, a travel trade conference in Germany and one of the most prestigious on an international scale, from Mar. 6-10. Puerto Rico will meet with international press, tour operators, travel technology organizations, travel agencies and traffic carriers from around the world to discuss […]
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Tropizen launches 1st cannabis-infused Puerto Rican hot sauce
March 7, 2019
Tropizen, a licensed local cultivator and manufacturer of medical cannabis-products, announced the launch of the first cannabis infused Puerto Rican-style hot sauce, known locally as pique, for sale at dispensaries throughout the island. The new product represents the latest addition to a line of cannabis-infused edibles that includes real-fruit gummies offered in a variety of […]
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