Statistics Institute’s website includes new section on Hurricane María’s economic, social impact
January 15, 2019
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics announced the establishment of a new section in its website that compiles a series of reports related to the social and economic impact of Hurricane María on Puerto Rico. The section entitled “Studies on the Economic and Social Impact of Hurricane María” is located in the Hurricane María link. […]
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Oversight Board recommends transfer of WIPR to private operator
January 14, 2019
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico recommended that the government take the necessary steps to transfer the rights and ownership of the Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corp. also known as WIPR, to a private, nonprofit entity. In a letter to Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz and House Speaker Carlos […]
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Rosselló announces $37.5M collaborative community planning program
January 14, 2019
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the signing of an agreement between the Puerto Rico Department of Housing and Foundation for Puerto Rico to start administering the Community Resilience Program, which has a budget of $37.5 million.The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant Program, which has set aside disaster recovery funds. The program’s priority are […]
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Op-Ed: Concerns grow over appointments to Institute of Statistics board
January 14, 2019
The Puerto Rico Science Policy Action Network (PR-SPAN) and CienciaPR, the largest network of Puerto Rican scientists in the world, is echoing the concerns expressed by the American Statistical Association and the Association of Economists of Puerto Rico about recent appointments to the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics and how […]
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Sacred Heart Univ. to host P.R.’s 1st ‘Google Digital Coaches’ event
January 14, 2019
The School of Professional Studies at Sacred Heart University will offer, for the first time in Puerto Rico, a lineup of Google Digital Coaches workshops on Jan. 16, 17 and 19, at the the Santurce campus. In these workshops, which will be divided into three sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the […]
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PWR for Puerto Rico delivers solar energy system to Iniciativa Comunitaria
January 11, 2019
This donation was made possible through a coalition composed of several international companies and citizens.
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San Jorge Children & Women’s Hospital unit opens through $1M investment
January 11, 2019
Since 1988, the San Jorge Hospital has been known as the first pediatric hospital in the Caribbean.
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New leadership appointed at MassMutual, Verdanza, de la Cruz
January 11, 2019
This edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder” features new executive appointments from across a spectrum of industries in Puerto Rico, including financial planning to advertising.
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Sprint will assist customers impacted by federal gov’t shutdown
January 11, 2019
Sprint Customer Care is prepared to work with federal government employees seeking short-term payment solutions.
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Federal gov’t approves new healthcare model for P.R.
January 10, 2019
Puerto Rico’s “Vital” plan provides medical coverage to those that cannot afford traditional medical plans.
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New York Times chooses P.R. as ‘Best Destination to Travel’ in ’19
January 10, 2019
The New York Times published the annual list of 52 places to visit and highlighted the importance of visiting the island a year and a half after Hurricane María.
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Mastercard launches roadmap to boost online payment security in LatAm, Caribbean
January 10, 2019
This will increase expectations of seamless online payment experiences with unquestioned security and convenience.
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FirstBank finances new Marco’s Pizza restaurant in Condado
January 10, 2019
The financing was granted under the SBA 7(a) Program to parent company Maval Corporation.
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Center for Investigative Journalism concludes Rosselló’s tax promises ‘deceptive’
January 9, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, closed 2018 with a message saying his administration is promoting economic development by reducing taxes.
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Resident Commissioner introduces bipartisan bill to extend Child Tax Credit to P.R.
January 9, 2019
Puerto Rico’s child population has dramatically decreased over the last decade due to migration to the U.S. mainland.
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