GSK Consumer Healthcare makes Emergen-C dietary supplement at Guayama plant
March 23, 2021
GSK Consumer Healthcare’s Guayama plant is manufacturing a number of products sold worldwide, including the Emergen-C dietary supplement, company officials confirmed. “We’re all proud at GSK that we have the important task in Puerto Rico to make Emergen-C available to our consumers,” said Víctor Rincón, GSK Consumer Healthcare Puerto Rico General Manager. The Emergen-C dietary […]
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Puerto Rico’s Chinese community faces pandemic and xenophobia
March 22, 2021
By Luis Joel Méndez González | Center for Investigative Journalism WeChat, a Chinese mobile app similar to Facebook that she uses to text and call, is open on her phone. Meili Deng, who emigrated in 2010 to work as a visiting professor of Mandarin at Sacred Heart University, connects through WeChat with 1,500 Chinese living […]
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Pontifical Catholic’s Legal Aid Clinic offers free advice to avoid foreclosures
March 22, 2021
The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico’s Legal Aid Clinic students are offering free advisory services to the community to help them avoid foreclosures, as well as the procedures related to civil and criminal cases. The clinic works as practice for law students who are finishing up their studies and is a graduation requirement. It […]
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Puerto Rico Air Cargo Committee asks federal gov’t for help on air cargo hub
March 22, 2021
The members of the Puerto Rico Air Cargo Committee recently asked the US Government Accountability Office for support of the island’s bid to promote the development of the two-year air cargo transshipment exemption granted by the US Department of Transportation. The federal agency granted a waiver to allow foreign air carriers to provide certain expanded […]
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’21 EnterPRize business competition opens call for $220K in seed funding
March 22, 2021
EnterPRize, Grupo Guayacán’s business competition, announces a new call for entrepreneurs that seek to grow their emerging businesses. The new edition of EnterPRize coincides with Grupo Guayacán’s 25th anniversary and brings a “renewed vision,” which includes prizes of more than $220,000 in seed capital, a record amount for the competition. Those interested must complete the […]
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Uber deactivates passenger account for violating guidelines while visiting Puerto Rico
March 22, 2021
Uber has deactivated a passenger’s account for violating their community guidelines while in Puerto Rico. This comes after the passenger, who allegedly was a tourist, was denounced on social media by residents after a video of her and another passenger defecating on the side of a busy road, in broad daylight, went viral last week. […]
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Youth entrepreneurship program Lemonade Day slated for June 12
March 22, 2021
Lemonade Day Puerto Rico is now accepting registrations from students wanting to operate their own business and earn their own money to participate in the third edition of the program to be held June 12, 2021 throughout the island. Registration is free for participants of Lemonade Day to learn how to: set up and operate […]
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Convention District to host financial assistance orientation for entertainment workers
March 22, 2021
Show promoters, artists, theater operators, among other entertainment industry professionals may qualify for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration, for which the Convention District Authority will be hosting an orientation session on how those who lost income due to COVID-19 may get aid. The orientation session will take place Mar. 24, at 9 […]
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Housing Dept. breaks ground on $25.6M elderly housing complex in Humacao
March 19, 2021
The Puerto Rico Housing Department announced the start of the construction of Hogar Manuel Mediavilla Negrón III, a $25.6 million project of new and accessible housing for the elderly in the northeastern town of Humacao. The project’s financing includes $8.6 million in federal funds from the CDBG-DR Gap Program for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, […]
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HMS Ferries looks to add 3 vessels to Maritime Transportation Authority fleet
March 19, 2021
HMS Ferries, the company selected in November 2020 to operate the Maritime Transportation Authority’s ferry service through a public-private partnership, said it is identifying three additional cargo vessels to add to the Ceiba-Vieques-Culebra routes, which in recent weeks has been in crisis mode. The company, which has yet to formally take over the service — […]
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Puerto Rico’s 2nd BurgerFi location opens; 4 more planned
March 19, 2021
The second location of gourmet burger chain BurgerFi has opened in Plaza Caparra in Guaynabo, following a $1 million investment. The restaurant joins the first to open a year ago, when the chain made its local debut. The Plaza Caparra fast-casual concept spans 1,800 square feet, including two outdoor eating areas and a bar, said […]
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Public relations professionals launch educational campaign
March 19, 2021
Under the slogan, “Porque Ser Relacionista es cosa seria,” the Puerto Rico Public Relations Professionals Association (ARPPR, by its Spanish acronym), launched its new campaign seeking to educate about the role of public relations professionals, reaffirm the importance of having a licensed public relations practitioner to develop and execute communications efforts, and promote compliance with […]
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USDA doubles Revolving Fund Program funding limits
March 19, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects in rural America. This increase is in line with provisions in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), said Luis R. García, acting state director […]
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GenTrust Puerto Rico empowers women to be proactive in financial management
March 19, 2021
To celebrate Women’s Month, GenTrust Puerto Rico this week gathered more than 50 women leaders and entrepreneurs in a virtual event designed to create financial awareness and encourage participants to take actions that will lead to their financial wellness. Hosted by GenTrust Principal Elena Hernández, the event, entitled “Financial Wellness: Rebuilding for Tomorrow,” sought to […]
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Condado Vanderbilt, La Concha Resort seeking 30 employees
March 19, 2021
The Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Resort hotels are recruiting employees for about 30 different positions, the general managers of the properties, Ben Tutt and José C. Padín, respectively, announced. “We’re looking for candidates for a variety of positions in practically all areas of the hotel and at all levels. The main requirement is to […]
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