MMM Foundation donates $100K to 5 Puerto Rico nonprofits
June 3, 2021
MMM Foundation recently donated $100,000 to be split among five nonprofit organizations that offer, at no cost, myriad services in healthcare, food, therapies, and virtual workshops in Puerto Rico. The selection process was by a committee that evaluated over 50 proposals. After selecting 16 finalists that met the requirements, five organizations were selected as recipients […]
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GAO: FCC helped Puerto Rico after Hurricane María, but needs to clarify disaster response role
June 2, 2021
The US Government Accountability Office released a report in which it concluded that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did its part in the restoration work after Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico in 2017, but it must clearly define its disaster response role moving forward. The FCC’s part included gathering network outage information and creating a […]
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T-Mobile unveils new services for Puerto Rico’s small businesses
June 2, 2021
Wireless carrier T-Mobile unveiled new services designed to help fuel a resurgence by small businesses in the post-pandemic digital world, with new plans to extend unlimited 5G Access included and an incentive to advertise on Facebook built into the package. “In Puerto Rico, small businesses make up 40% of the workforce in the private sector […]
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USDA kicks-off ‘National Homeownership Month’ offering payment moratoriums
June 2, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture kicked off National Homeownership Month — which is part of the agency’s efforts to provide access to affordable housing — by offering payment moratoriums and modified application procedures. To assist homeowners facing current hardships, the USDA Rural Development is also working with new borrowers and their lenders to make special […]
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Grupo Guayacán unveils lineup of 29 startups for EnterPRize 2021 competition
June 1, 2021
Grupo Guayacán announced the official selection of 29 emerging businesses from Puerto Rico that will compete in the 16th edition of the EnterPRize business competition. As part of their selection, all companies will receive an initial incentive of $1,500 and the opportunity to compete for more than $220,000 in seed capital, among other prizes, the […]
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Practical Techie: Be your own meteorologist with help from the web
June 1, 2021
Caribbean hurricane weather is upon us again with the new storm season that begins today. Meteorologists and forecasters in the local news channels keep us duly informed about the wuthering storms, but it’s prudent to know where to look on the Internet for data on other angles of the weather. This may include marine climate […]
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The ‘Well One’ app: Lead an employee wellbeing program right from your smartphone
June 1, 2021
Editor’s Note: This post is sponsored by AON Puerto Rico. Studies have shown that healthy, happy and motivated employees deliver higher performance and remain more loyal toward their employers over time. A recent health survey held by Aon showed that 95% of employers recognize the link between wellbeing and productivity. Therefore, investing in the health […]
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LUMA confirms customer service contact information
June 1, 2021
LUMA, the private consortium that will begin operating the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) transmission and distribution system, offered details about its customer service options for clients. As of today, LUMA will have multiple channels for customers to communicate with the company. The toll-free customer service hotline is 1.844.888.5862 (LUMA). Calls made to PREPA’s […]
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Avianca to resume direct San Juan/Bogotá route June 2
June 1, 2021
Air carrier Avianca announced it will resume operations between San Juan and Bogotá, Colombia on June 2, with direct flights that are expected to generate $1.5 million in economic benefits for Puerto Rico, island tourism officials said. Initially, the route will have two weekly flights, a number that is projected to increase during the summer […]
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Direct Relief announces $3M in resilient power projects for Puerto Rico health centers
May 31, 2021
With the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season starting tomorrow, nonprofit organization Direct Relief is announcing a $3 million investment in new resilient power projects at six Puerto Rico health centers — part of a $5 million commitment to install solar power generation and battery storage at critical sites across the island. The projects include: Prymed Medical […]
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Puerto Rico’s Consumer Price Index up 1.4% in April vs. 2020
May 31, 2021
Puerto Rico’s most recent Consumer Price Index report showed a 1.4% year-over-year increase in April, the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank confirmed. “This report is revealed as part of the efforts of the EDB’s Center for Economic Studies to keep small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs and investors informed and also to support decision-making,” said EDB […]
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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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Vimenti makes call to action to address negative effects of COVID-19 on mental health
May 31, 2021
The government, the private sector, philanthropy, nonprofits and community leaders must work more closely to mitigate the negative effects on mental health caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Caribbean region, said Bárbara Rivera-Batista, executive director of Vimenti by Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico During her participation in the virtual mental health forum […]
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Distrito T-Mobile to hold job fair to fill positions at restaurants, entertainment venues
May 31, 2021
Distrito T-Mobile will hold a job fair to recruit hundreds of employees for several positions, including at restaurants, a concert hall, and other attractions within the venue. The event will be held at Distrito T-Mobile’s Central Plaza on June 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Central Plaza will be set up with several […]
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Uva expands delivery footprint to Bayamón, Dorado
May 31, 2021
Puerto Rican firm provider Uva announced the expansion of its home delivery service route, which will now reach the towns of Bayamón and Dorado, adding to its about 80 local businesses to its platform. “Since 2020 we’ve been expanding the geographic area where we offer our delivery service. We’re happy to continue growing steadily as […]
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