Triple-S gets industry recognition for ’20 results
October 18, 2021
URAC, the accrediting entity specialized in health care, recently announced that Triple-S has been awarded the recognition of 2020 Pioneer, Leaders in Performance Measurement Recognition Program for its commitment to the quality of health services provided to its clients. “At Triple-S we’re focused on improving the insured’s experience through a continuous effort to achieve excellence […]
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USDA awards $358K to 8 rural water infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico
October 15, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture has awarded grants totaling $358,000 to develop eight rural community water projects across Puerto Rico that were crippled by Hurricane María in 2017. The funding is part of a global $272 million the agency will distribute across the US mainland and Puerto Rico under its Water and Waste Disposal loan […]
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FEMA approves $26.2M to rebuild Félix Millán stadium in Yabucoa
October 15, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it has awarded nearly $26.2 million to the municipality of Yabucoa to rebuild the Félix “Nacho” Millán baseball stadium. This obligation is an addition to the more than $41 million that has been allocated to the municipality to date for 61 other permanent work projects. “This obligation marks […]
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Spirit Airlines announces new route connecting Orlando and Ponce
October 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company announced the arrival of new Spirit Airlines flight routes connecting Orlando and Ponce starting February 2022 during the World Routes 2021 convention. Spirit will be operating a daily nonstop flight between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Mercedita International Airport (PSE), with about 52,925 additional seats projected per year and an […]
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jetBlue’s ‘Bluericua’ aircraft adds San Juan’s 500-year anniversary emblem
October 15, 2021
The municipality of San Juan has taken its 500th anniversary to the skies through an agreement with jetBlue, which has emblazoned its ‘Bluericua’ aircraft with the celebration’s official emblem. The airline is now the event’s official carrier. “We’re very excited about this announcement that elevates the celebration of the 500 years of San Juan to […]
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SME Marketing Summit to feature ‘citizens and brands with purpose’
October 14, 2021
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME, in Spanish) will host its SME Marketing Summit on Oct. 21, when under the slogan “Stop Marketing, Start Mattering,” it will present a new study entitled “Citizens and Brands with Purpose,” commissioned to Estudios Técnicos Inc. Anitza M. Cox, director of the firm’s analysis and social […]
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Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz returns to Plaza Las Américas
October 14, 2021
Medical cannabis health fair, Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz, will return to Plaza Las Américas with its 2021 edition Dec. 16-19 at the former Gap store location on the mall’s first level. Puerto Rico MedCann.Biz will have a special area for patients who come to request their license that will be approved on the spot by the […]
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Puerto Rico Food Bank, Bayer team up to deliver food boxes in Juana Díaz, Santa Isabel
October 14, 2021
Since the first week of April, the Puerto Rico Food Bank has been delivering food boxes to families at risk of facing of food insecurity in six communities in the towns of Juana Díaz and Santa Isabel. This effort is made possible through a grant from the Bayer Fund, the agricultural company’s philanthropic arm. Through […]
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Gov’t unveils new online platform to cut back bureaucracy
October 13, 2021
Puerto Rico government officials announced the launch of the “Identificación Electrónica de Acceso en Línea” platform, known as IDEAL, an online tool that connects public agencies, vowing to eliminate bureaucracy and streamlining processes that citizens and businesses get when submitting applications for certifications, services, contracts and permits. During a news conference, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi said […]
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‘Christmas Car Preview’ showcases ‘most attractive cars’ of ’22
October 13, 2021
The Puerto Rico International Auto Show kicked off the “Christmas Car Preview presented by PRIAS,” featuring a collection of what it called “the most attractive vehicles of 2022, each of which is a gem and the perfect gift for a Merry Christmas on wheels.” The free event will run through Oct. 24 at Plaza Las […]
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DDEC grants tax exemptions incentives to young entrepreneurs in 15 towns
October 13, 2021
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s (DDEC, in Spanish) Office of Business Incentives announced it has granted tax exemption incentives to 25 young entrepreneurs from 15 municipalities throughout the island to develop new businesses. The agreements provide, for a period of three years, the following benefits: 100% exemption in the payment of tax on […]
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USDA seeks applications to improve solid waste management in rural areas
October 13, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting grant applications to reduce water pollution in rural areas by improving solid waste management. The applications are being accepted under the Solid Waste Management Grants program, said Luis R. García, USDA Rural Development acting State Director for Puerto Rico. USDA provides the grants to organizations that […]
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New Year’s Rockin’ Eve event to generate $10M in visibility for Puerto Rico
October 12, 2021
In the wake of the backlash to the announcement that Puerto Rico will be one of the countdown locations for this year’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022,” the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. defended the move by saying that hosting the event will generate $10 million in visibility worldwide. “After the […]
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Op-Ed: Puerto Rico’s recovery funds demand a private match
October 12, 2021
A federal grant is “a way the government funds ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy,” and it is one among many ways the US government reallocates resources to eligible recipients. With the Biden administration, citizens and businesses in Puerto Rico expect that the massive investment in federal dollars allows full […]
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Kiehl’s to sell its formulas on wheels across Puerto Rico
October 12, 2021
The skin care brand, Kiehl’s is expanding its sales strategies in Puerto Rico with “Kiehl’s on Wheels,” a mobile unit that will travel across the island offering its formulas. The truck, which seeks to provide greater convenience to the brand’s consumers, will be adapted to the local market, alluding to the “Kiehl’s loves Puerto Rico” […]
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