AAFAF buys parametric insurance policy to meet FEMA requirements
June 14, 2023
The policy meets FEMA requirements for project coverage and will provide additional capacity to respond in emergencies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Walmart joins Coastal Conservation of Puerto Rico to protect island’s coasts
June 5, 2023
Teaming up with P&G and Coca-Cola, Walmart boosts efforts to combat coastal erosion and promote reforestation. #NewsismyBusiness
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Treasury announces tax-free weekend for hurricane supply purchases
May 18, 2023
Sales under lay away plans, rain checks, by mail, telephone, email or Internet and gift certificates, qualify for the IVU exemption. #NewsismyBusiness
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Are you prepared for the hurricane season?
May 11, 2023
It is important to calculate the time it will take to get prepared for a strong hurricane from the start of hurricane season. #ADVERTORIAL #NewsismyBusiness
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DACO urges Puerto Rico consumers to shop smart on sales tax holiday
June 17, 2022
The agency will be monitoring businesses' compliance with consumer protection criteria.
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Liberty Puerto Rico unveils business continuity, disaster recovery plan for ’21 hurricane season
May 31, 2021
Liberty Puerto Rico announced that its business continuity and disaster recovery plan is ready to face the upcoming 2021 hurricane season, as it has been “updated, tested, and exercised regularly” in collaboration with its parent company, Liberty Latin America. “We’re in a stronger shape to face natural disasters as we have gained experience after recent […]
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Bacardi pledges $1M to Hurricane Dorian relief in The Bahamas
September 12, 2019
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas, Bacardi Limited and the Bacardí family will donate $1 million in cash and other assistance to the disaster relief and recovery efforts. Bacardi announced it will collaborate with nonprofit partners and the Bahamian government to ensure that this cash donation provides immediate and long-term assistance […]
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Airbnb activates Open Homes program in P.R., USVI through Sept. 15
September 3, 2019
Airbnb has activated its Open Homes program to help displaced residents and relief workers deployed to the regions impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The Open Homes Program recruits hosts who are willing and able to provide their homes for free to displaced residents and disaster relief workers in the activation area including Puerto Rico and the […]
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Hurricane Hub of P.R. ready to provide training, technical assistance
August 28, 2019
The Hurricane Hub of Puerto Rico announced it is prepared to offer training and technical assistance for preparedness, response and recovery in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean during the hurricane season that runs through November. The entity, which falls under the Puerto Rico Public Health Trust — an organization created by the Puerto Rico Science, […]
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P.R. gov’t agencies adopt changes to improve emergency response ahead of Dorian
August 27, 2019
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez-Garced announced a number of measures that government agencies have taken to face the looming threat from Tropical Storm Dorian, which is expected to pass near Puerto Rico as a hurricane later this week. During a news conference at the Emergency and Disaster Management Bureau, Vázquez-Garced said plans have undergone “significant […]
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Op-Ed: Hurricane season is here. Are you ready?
June 6, 2019
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1. With natural disasters and extreme weather on the rise, it’s critical to be prepared and ready to respond. That’s why Eli Lilly and Company and two disaster relief organizations — Healthcare Ready and Direct Relief — are working to help people prepare for disasters and ensure medicines […]
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Private-sector professional groups band together to educate on hurricane readiness
May 29, 2019
Seven private-sector organizations representing most sectors of Puerto Rico’s economy have banded together to educate on the importance of hurricane preparedness, just a few days before the start of this year’s storm season. The goal is to inform the public on the steps they should take to be ready to face an emergency or an […]
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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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1st post-María resilience summit to focus on lessons learned from hurricanes
January 22, 2019
Caribbean Strong, under the slogan of “Building Resilience with Equity,” is the first post-Hurricane María resilience summit to be held this year, at the Sheraton of the Convention Center Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, organizers confirmed. The summit will focus on the lessons learned after the two devastating hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico […]
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P.R. small-, mid-sized businesses report 28% retail sales growth thru Sept.
December 3, 2018
Total sales for the month of September showed a growth of 43 percent compared to the same month a year ago.
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