Labor Dept. seeking IT provider for new online unemployment solution
February 2, 2021
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources is seeking an IT Solutions provider, to develop a new customizable online platform that “supports all functions and processes” of the agency’s unemployment insurance benefits program. The solution must include unemployment tax, benefits payments, and case management features, the agency said in a press release announcing […]
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Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector shows growth in December ’20
February 2, 2021
The Puerto Rico Manufacturing-Purchasing Managers Index showed an increase to 51.8 in December, surpassing the threshold level of 50 and suggesting an expansion in the manufacturing sector with respect to the previous month. The manufacturing sector has shown sustained improvement for the past few months, after experiencing one of the most significant drops due to […]
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Everynet, Ready Wireless partner to deliver ready-to-use IoT solutions in Puerto Rico
February 2, 2021
Technology company Everynet BV announced its partnership with IoT Managed Services provider Ready Wireless LLC to provide ready-to-market IoT solutions in Puerto Rico powered by Everynet’s carrier-grade national network. The partnership seeks to innovate on several aspects of companies’ business flows and day-to-day activities in most of the industries in Puerto Rico, like supply chain, […]
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La Comprita launches express service through UBER Eats
February 2, 2021
La Comprita and UBER Eats announced the launch of a new service that will allow local consumers to order some 500 grocery products for same-day delivery starting this week. The new delivery service’s fee will be waived for the first two weeks, company officials said. The new service, La Comprita Express, is set to deliver […]
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Aon launches solution to design benefits plans based on employee perception
February 2, 2021
Global professional services firm Aon plc has launched Aon Architect Solution, aa tool that simplifies the process of designing employee benefits programs and the development of employer contribution strategies, taking into account the employer financials and the perception of its employees. The new tool available in Puerto Rico helps employers balance their company’s financial goals […]
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Never-ending wait for thousands of Puerto Ricans who filed claims in bankruptcy proceeding
February 1, 2021
By Luis J. Valentín-OrtizCenter for Investigative Journalism It was the morning of Nov. 18 when federal Judge Laura Taylor Swain asked several times if anyone had come to the offices of Piloto 151 in Hato Rey to participate in the hearing. A dozen people with masks waited outside, but the official from the federal court […]
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Startups, innovation projects invited to participate in funding competition
February 1, 2021
Puerto Rico startups and innovative research projects are being given the chance to access to funds from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs — which represent the largest seed capital fund in the United States. The call to participate in the “Acércate al Grant” program comes from Colmena66, […]
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United Retailers Association marks return of business academy
February 1, 2021
The United Retailers Association (CUD in Spanish) announced the return of its “CUD Start Your Business” academy to offer free training and support to establish new businesses. “We’ve already been able to be part of the creation of more than 100 companies as a result of our first two editions. In this third edition, we […]
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Science Trust, New Fortress Energy launch STEM Boxed Kits Experience: Energy Edition
February 1, 2021
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust announced a new collaboration with natural gas developer and distributor New Fortress Energy, to launch the STEM Boxed Kit Experience: Energy Edition, an eight week after school program reaching 200 middle school students from the San Juan area focusing on the fundamentals of energy. The goal […]
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CofC college chapters announce business competitions for university students
February 1, 2021
The College Chapters of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) announced the “Creative Mind in Action!” business competitions to promote entrepreneurial development among Puerto Rico university students. “For the past 20 years, the CofC College Chapters have dedicated themselves to fostering an entrepreneurial attitude among university students in our island,” said CofC President Juan […]
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Popular Inc. reports $176M in 4Q20 net income, $507M for full year
January 29, 2021
Popular Inc. reported net income of $176.3 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2020, and $506.6 million for the year 2020, compared to net income of $671.1 million for the year 2019. “We closed 2020 on a high note, generating net income of $176 million in the fourth quarter, one of our best […]
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CBP and Aerostar launch face recognition technology at LMM Airport
January 29, 2021
US Customs and Border Protection and Aerostar announced the implementation of a Biometric Exit face-recognition identification process at the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport. Biometric Exit is a touchless international departure process that uses facial biometrics to automate the manual document checks that are already required for departure from airports and seaports in the United […]
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Puerto Rico consumers relax behavior beyond COVID-19 restrictions to shop, go to work
January 29, 2021
An analytical report by Estudios Técnicos Inc. that correlates the Executive Orders on the pandemic and the mobility index concluded that consumers have already eased their behavior when going out shopping, to work and recreation spaces beyond the government’s COVID-19 guidelines. “The challenge for the government, private companies and citizens is to control the pandemic […]
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jetBlue, Aerostar facilitating COVID-19 testing at LMM airport
January 29, 2021
Puerto Rico’s largest carrier, jetBlue is looking to ramp-up pre-departure and arrival COVID-19 testing at local airports, by relying on at-home options through its partner Vault Health, the airline’s CEO Joanna Geraghty said during a discussion of its quarterly results. “So, Puerto Rico. We definitely see some constraints with testing in that environment. We’ve actually […]
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Rums of Puerto Rico assigns $75K to support Caribbean Baseball Series
January 29, 2021
Rums of Puerto Rico is assigning $75,000 to sponsor the Puerto Rico Baseball League in the Caribbean Series to be held in the Mexican city of Mazatlán, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, the program’s umbrella agency, announced. The funding will cover the design and manufacture of the […]
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