Ana G. Méndez Carolina campus adds 2 new tourism education programs
July 6, 2020
The Ana G. Méndez University System’s Carolina campus will add two new programs to its tourism bachelor’s degree programs focusing on sustainable practices. The new programs recently approved by the Board of Postsecondary Institutions (formerly the Puerto Rico Board of Education) are the Associate Degree of Science in Management of Sustainable Tourism Companies and the […]
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L’Oréal unveils new global sustainability program
July 6, 2020
L’Oréal has launched its new global sustainability program, “L’Oréal for The Future,” which outlines a new set of goals for 2030 that will transform the way it does business and addresses critical environmental and societal issues. The program lays out specific actions and measurable objectives that will further accelerate the company’s transformation to respect the planet’s […]
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SME hosts webinar on challenges for employers, workforce in COVID-19 scenario
July 6, 2020
Beyond the drastic change that a collective migration to remote work represented after the arrival of COVID-19, new challenges are arising for employers and employees, the Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME, in Spanish) stated. To offer guides that facilitate the adaptation process of both parties, Ignacio Casillas, regional director of ManpowerGroup Caribe […]
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FEMA OK’s $579K to repair Puerto Rico’s historic town squares
July 3, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency comfirmed a funding obligation of some $579,000 for repairs to public town squares in 13 municipalities throughout the island. “Town squares are historic places and landmarks of the Puerto Rican culture. Being part of the repair of these spaces is what drives us to continue with our recovery efforts,” said […]
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Evertec launches new ATH Movil contactless payment solution
July 3, 2020
Evertec Inc. announced the launch of its new ATH Movil solution that allows consumers to make payments by scanning QR codes at participating Evertec retailers, without having the card on hand. This new feature will allow the more than 1.5 million ATH Movil users to make payments at participating locations, in “an easy, secure, and […]
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Puerto Rico Ports Authority starts $7.4M Mayagüez airport runway upgrade
July 3, 2020
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority announced the start of some $7.4 million in runway pavement improvements at the Eugenio María de Hostos regional airport in Mayagüez. Ports Authority Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz said the agency maintains a pavement inspection program at all airports under its jurisdiction, according to standards established by the Federal Aviation […]
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Puerto Rico’s manufacturing PMI increased to 50.4 in May
July 3, 2020
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector increased to 50.4 in May, indicating an expansion in the manufacturing sector with respect to the previous month. The PRM-PMI is the result of a collaborative project between the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association and the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics. The index measures short-run business […]
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Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce proposes COVID-19 contact tracing guides
July 3, 2020
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce has presented a proposal that lays out recommendations to implement “effective and efficient” COVID-19 contact tracking methods that would replace the manual efforts the island’s government has performed so far. To achieve that, the CofC headed the creation of an advisory group of experts in the areas of health, […]
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Nat’l Science Foundation grants $925K to Impactivo for e-learning tech
July 3, 2020
The National Science Foundation has granted $925,000 in grant funding to Puerto Rican company Impactivo, LLC, through its Small Business Innovation Research program. It is the only grant of its kind the NSF awarded for digital health in Puerto Rico. The company has received funding to develop technology that improves chronic disease management and teamwork […]
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T-Mobile completes divestiture of Boost Mobile to DISH Network
July 3, 2020
T-Mobile announced it has completed the divestiture of Sprint’s prepaid wireless business, Boost Mobile, to DISH Network Corp. The divestiture fulfills a commitment that T-Mobile and Sprint made to the U.S. Department of Justice and to the Federal Communications Commission as part of their merger process. The FCC conditioned its 2019 approval of T-Mobile’s acquisition […]
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Andersen Global partners with BDO to expand to the Caribbean
July 3, 2020
Andersen Global announced it entered into a collaboration agreement with full-service tax firm BDO Tax LLC, to mark its debut in the Caribbean region. Founded in 2000, BDO Tax LLC is led by Managing Partner Gaby Hernández and supported by more than 140 professionals. It provides an array of tax and business advisory services to […]
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USDA Rural Dev.’t awards 5 Puerto Rico banks for $109M in lending
July 2, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office in Puerto Rico announced the recipients of its “Top Lenders Awards” for approving $109 million in home loans. In June, the agency celebrates “Homeownership Month.” In 2020, the partnership between USDA Rural and local lending institutions has led to more than 3,700 families buying homes, said Puerto Rico […]
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Gov. Vázquez urges Puerto Ricans to respond to 2020 Census
July 2, 2020
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez urged Puerto Ricans to respond to the 2020 Census in an effort to increase participation and adequate headcount of residents on the island, where just 22% of residents have responded to the questionnaire. Puerto Rico currently has one of the lowest census response rates in the U.S. amid the coronavirus […]
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Ford Puerto Rico partners with Popular Auto on digital car sales platform
July 2, 2020
Ford Puerto Rico announced it will offer a new alternative for the purchase of its vehicles with financing from Popular Auto, through a digital platform available on its website. This online option offers a “safe and reliable method” for customers to get pre-approval for financing with Popular Auto when purchasing several Ford models, such as EcoSport, Escape, […]
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InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico inaugurates clinical lab
July 2, 2020
The InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, metro campus, officially opened the doors to its Inter-Metro Clinical Laboratory, which will offer primary and secondary tests for the general public. The facility located near the Cupey campus will perform regular tests such as: CBC; coagulation; bacteriology; routine and special chemistry; immunology/serology; urinalysis; bacteriology; parasitology; COVID-19 for serology […]
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