Financial institution Oriental distributed $95,000 in scholarships to college students, marking the initiative’s 7th consecutive year. These scholarships are awarded through an in-house program for children of employees. The majors selected for recognition are in the areas of science, technology, engineering, math, and business administration. “It’s very important for us to help young Puerto Ricans […]
World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond, will hold a panel discussion entitled “Creating Resilient Food Systems in the Caribbean,” on July 19 at 3 p.m. The virtual event will be free to attend and will feature leaders in […]
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department and the Education Department have reached an agreement through which public school lunchrooms will serve locally harvested products when students return to the classrooms in August, the agencies announced. The contract represents some $30 million in annual purchases that will benefit some 300 farmers, News is my Business confirmed. Funding […]
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