Op-Ed: Contracts in times of pandemic
May 28, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought disorientation and confusion on all fronts, and one of them is the business legal arena, and what’s applicable and what isn’t in a situation as unique as this. From huge business transactions to everyday ordinary ones, everything seems unclear. For example, in recent days we have heard complaints from many […]
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Puerto Rico restaurants reboot operations as physical distancing sets in
May 27, 2020
Puerto Rico restaurants have been given the green light to reopen for business, at reduced capacity and under physical distancing restrictions that are prompting most to reboot to move forward. One major consequence of the distancing required to contain COVID-19 contagion is the virtual elimination of the self-serve buffet concept, which is now a thing […]
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PRFAA Florida launches website to support Puerto Rican residents
May 27, 2020
The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration launched a virtual booking website to “better serve” the 1.2 million Puerto Ricans currently residing in the state in Florida through the COVID-19 crisis. The website will allow the Puerto Rican community in Florida to request an appointment in real-time and receive in-person services offered by the center located […]
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Esteban Montes Salon activates safety protocols to open its 2 locations
May 26, 2020
In anticipation of the reopening of his two salons in Guaynabo and Condado today, professional stylist Esteban Montes has activated a sweeping safety protocol to protect customers and employees from exposure to the COVID-19 virus, he confirmed. In an interview with this media outlet, Montes said the operational shutdown that began March 16 has represented […]
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Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association asks gov’t for reopening plan
May 22, 2020
The Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association confirmed that tourism and organization members are “ready for the staggered opening proposed by the government, and are ready to implement the necessary precautionary measures,” the group’s President Clarisa Jiménez said. “Since we’re aware that there will be a staggered reopening by the government for economic activities, we […]
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Colmena66 survey reveals 86% of Puerto Rico businesses unprepared for emergencies
May 22, 2020
Colmena66, a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, shared the results of its “Levanta tu Negocio Puerto Rico” survey, which among other things, revealed that 86% of participating businesses lack a contingency fund for unforeseen situations. The survey began on Mar. 20 and during the first five weeks, 625 responses were […]
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Puerto Rico CofC to measure COVID-19 effects on business sector
May 21, 2020
In an effort to learn how the COVID-19 crisis affected its membership, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce and Inteligencia Económica have launched an initiative to measure the effects of the economic crisis created by the pandemic and the government-mandated curfew. Several economists have estimated the effect of the pandemic on the Puerto Rican economy […]
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Pandemic demands ‘extraordinary measures’ to handle economic crisis
May 20, 2020
The economic crisis Puerto Rico is facing while in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic requires forceful action on the part of the government and Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, according to nonprofit Espacios Abiertos. “When we analyze the international context and Puerto Rico’s situation in light of the economic projections contained […]
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Op-Ed: Promoting a sustainable economy after COVID-19 crisis
May 19, 2020
One of the topics that interests me the most and that I have always wanted to promote inside and outside my professional life is the importance of building sustainable economies, that is, working together to establish local economies that are economically and environmentally responsible. To understand it better, sustainable economic growth is economic development that […]
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Combate Beach Resort to reopen July 1 with new safety standards
May 19, 2020
Following a “substantial investment” to strengthen its quality and safety systems, the Combate Beach Resort hotel in Cabo Rojo is preparing to reopen its doors on July 1, 2020, following new standards in response to COVID-19, hotel officials said. The hotel is adopting new technologies and better health education and awareness, in line with the […]
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DDB Latina execs: Brands must focus on long-term solutions during pandemic
May 18, 2020
DDB advertising agency executives from Singapore and China, countries that went through the COVID-19 pandemic before it reached this side of the world, said experience has taught them that businesses must start focusing on long-term solutions, not just what works today. In a virtual presentation in coordination with DDB Latina Puerto Rico David Tang, CEO […]
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Local hotel chain implements ‘rigorous protocols’ to fight COVID-19
May 18, 2020
International Hospitality Enterprises is implementing “rigorous protocols” to address the COVID-19 pandemic at its six hotels and two casinos, company president José M. Suárez confirmed. “For us at IHE, the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers is a priority, which is why we comply with the highest standards that regulate our industry” […]
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Op-Ed: Cleaning, disinfecting high contact surfaces key to reopening businesses
May 15, 2020
Before occupants return to a building that has been vacated for a significant period of time, building owners, managers and operators should complete a variety of pre-return checks, tasks, and assessments to ensure a healthy and safe environment, and to guarantee the continuity of operations. On this next phase of recovery, companies should focus on […]
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Puerto Rican firm to offer free mandatory courses to reopen businesses
May 14, 2020
Self Learning Solutions Tech (SLSTECH), a Puerto Rican firm specializing in distance learning courses, will offer mandatory courses on protection against COVID19 to reopen businesses, locations and offices free of charge through May 31, it announced. “We’re contributing to a safer reopening by certifying employers free of charge so that they can restart their businesses,” […]
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Puerto Rico Telecom Alliance donates face masks to Police Dept.
May 14, 2020
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Alliance (APT, in Spanish) delivered 4,450 masks to the Puerto Rico Police, in an effort to contribute to their protection in the midst of the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Enrique Ortiz de Montellano, secretary of the APT and CEO of Claro Puerto Rico, and Pedro Andrés, past president of APT and […]
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