Learning Undefeated, a nonprofit organization that provides life-changing STEM experiences for under-resourced communities, announced that for the first time it will provide mobile STEM lab resources outside the continental United States. Working in partnership with the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust, Learning Undefeated’s will take its MdBioLab to southwestern Puerto Rico, where it […]
As one of the early applicants under Laws 20 and 22 of 2012, I can attest there was a certain apprehension towards potential changes to the laws that supposedly would be immutable. There was a perception that government had a history of changing the game and not honoring the letter, and even more important the […]
The month of March has arrived, and with it, International Women’s Month. To commemorate the strength and power of women around the world, Señor Paleta teamed up with the Girl Scouts to create its new flavor of the month. The alliance resulted in the “Samoa” flavor inspired by one of the most popular Girl Scouts […]
Two major events scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico in coming weeks have been canceled as a result of global travel concerns amid the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While there have been a number of suspected cases reported in Puerto Rico, none have yet been confirmed as coronavirus patients. However, Tales of the […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have destined an additional $37.8 million in funds for 116 recovery and reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico. The funds were approved between Feb. 28 and Mar. 6 and include more than $1.2 million for the Ponce Port Authority for repairs to the crane systems […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance for preventing the […]
Knowing how many businesses in Puerto Rico have contingency plans in place to handle a possible outbreak of the COVID-19 virus is “difficult to determine,” the chairwoman of the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Tania Álvarez said. However, she confirmed most manufacturing plants have plans to protect their operations based on […]
The Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida signed an agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration in Puerto Rico, marking “a new stage for the BBB” in its mission to reestablish relations in the Puerto Rico area. As part of the strategic alliance, the BBB will provide the SBA with educational content for business, and […]
Triple-S Salud Inc. and Triple-S Vida Inc., both subsidiaries of Triple-S Management Corporation, have become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), the companies announced. “We’re excited to be the first insurance company in Puerto Rico to become a member of such a high caliber organization and proud to meet the […]
Grupo Colón-Gerena, the franchisee of a combined 115 fast-food and casual dining restaurants in Puerto Rico, will pay for the sales tax applicable to certain menu options starting today, the company announced. Applebee’s, Longhorn, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Sizzler and Wendy’s will include the sales tax as part of the price for the selected “premium” […]
In response to the severe and extensive damage caused by a series of earthquakes that continue to impact Puerto Rico, the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York has announced $500,000 in donations to organizations leading relief efforts in the Commonwealth. In addition to the charitable contributions, the FHLBNY has $1 billion in disaster relief […]
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce, through its Youth Development Program, is sponsoring a second edition of its “Entrepreneur Challenge” that seeks to train and encourage young people between the ages of 21 and 29 to develop their companies. “This year we again join forces with the INprende organization to launch the ‘Entrepreneur Challenge’ […]
Given that the De Diego highway (PR-22) crosses 12 of Puerto Rico’s northern coast towns, its operator Metropistas has launched a new tool to explore them, called “RutaAventura PR-22,” to promote local tourism. By visiting the “RutAventura PR-22” website, users will find routes for different activities and audiences, featuring destinations to map out a trip […]
XJTT Hospitality Inc. and the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced the celebration of the Puerto Rico HotelierCon 2020, an educational convention focusing on topics related to hospitality and tourism and developing local talent. The event will be held Mar. 11 at the Cabo Rojo Convention Center, organizer Xavier Ramírez confirmed, adding “we’re at a very […]
The threat of coronavirus/COVID-19 is real. Today, every organization must be prepared to face its consequences, whether due to a possible outbreak between its employees or the closure of operations to avoid being a source of contagion. There is much that is unknown about COVID-19. In the event of a possible emergency, we will have […]
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