PathStone receives $200K to train in environmental careers
March 17, 2022
The nonprofit organization was one of 19 organizations to receive grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency for job training programs.
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UPR-Río Piedras to offer free trainings to 45K unemployed, underemployed in Puerto Rico
March 17, 2022
The project will also foster economic development and create jobs by investing CDBG-DR funds on resources that facilitate skills development through education, technical assistance, and mentoring.
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Puerto Rico District Export Council heads to Expocomer in Panamá
March 17, 2022
The event will take place March 23-26.
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Bankruptcy filings in Puerto Rico down 21% in February
March 16, 2022
Last month, a total of 295 cases were filed at the US Bankruptcy Court, compared to 374 cases on record for February 2021.
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Puerto Rico Housing Dept. confirms 2K mortgage approvals backed by federal assistance
March 16, 2022
Housing has relied on $295 million in federal aid to finance the program.
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Puerto Rico cannabis market ‘saturated,’ seeks immediate freeze to new licenses
March 16, 2022
Medicinal cannabis association presents a comprehensive study on the medical cannabis industry on the island five years after its inception.
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T‑Mobile launches 4th edition of its ‘Changemaker Challenge’ to fund big ideas
March 16, 2022
Including this fourth-year commitment, T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation have invested nearly $2.5 million in the Changemaker Challenge since 2018.
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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub now open to all — no funding needed
March 16, 2022
Open to anyone with an idea, the platform is designed to address the most common challenges startups face, and its centered around three key areas
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USDA opens application cycle to rehab, preserve multifamily and farmworker housing
March 16, 2022
Electronic applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 16, 2022.
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Puerto Rico to start paying creditors again after 6 yrs. and massive debt adjustment
March 15, 2022
The POA also includes provisions to protect government retirees and settles about $1 billion in claims to Puerto Rico residents and businesses.
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UPR-Bayamón to host introductory blockchain workshop
March 15, 2022
The Metaverse will also be discussed, organizers said.
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Puerto Rico Economic Dev’t Bank predicts growth after COVID-19 restrictions dropped
March 14, 2022
The study reflected that the positive outlook is related to economic growth during 2022 that could generate more than 40,000 jobs.
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Puerto Rico small inns favor eased COVID-19 restrictions
March 14, 2022
The hoteliers recognized that the primary responsibility to protect themselves lies with each individual and family group.
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Op-Ed: Pierluisi’s cancellation of PREPA restructuring is ‘right decision for wrong reasons’
March 14, 2022
While lots of promises have been made about converting Puerto Rico’s grid to renewable energy and lowering costs, up to now, nothing has been done to reach those goals.
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Poltags designs smart bracelet for people with health or special needs
March 14, 2022
The social impact platform will launch a pilot plan for organizations that serve this population.
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