As part of an ongoing commitment to support of social mobility and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, Ford and Ford Motor Company Fund – the automaker’s philanthropic arm – partnered with several local nonprofits to host an event that brought the community together and provided a myriad of services to families affected by the recent […]
The Mano Amiga program, the social responsibility effort of the Plaza Las Américas Foundation and the Plaza Del Caribe Foundation, will accept requests for donations from nonprofit entities until Mar. 31, 2020. The program will be focused on addressing the special needs of residents in the south and southwest region of Puerto Rico, affected by […]
Sacred Heart University is inviting its students and alumni to participate in a Job Fair on Mar. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school’s library. More than 25 employers with recruitment opportunities in several areas will be present at the event organized by Sacred Heart University’s Professional Experiences Center. As part of […]
Easter and summer are approaching and with them the challenge of finding a place to spend the holidays with the family in a cost-effective or different way. In come short-term property rentals, through platforms like Join a Join, which have gained popularity during the holiday seasons. Join a Join is an online, interactive and secure […]
Holberton School, a full-stack software development school announced the launch of its 10th location, which will open in Santurce. Holberton’s mission is to empower talented and motivated people to succeed in a software development career, regardless of their economic or socioeconomic background. The school brings a curriculum developed by top experts from Silicon Valley, with […]
To date, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $67 million to repair and rebuild parks and other recreational facilities on the island that were damaged by Hurricane María, the agency said. Representing 161 projects, these funds will help restore the sense of community that is an integral part to the recovery of […]
United Technologies Corp. and the National Academy Foundation (NAF) announced a multi-million-dollar national partnership to expand NAF Academies of Engineering to Puerto Rico and beyond, the companies announced. The partnership, which entails a $3 million funding commitment over three years, aims to expand NAF’s well-established and successful Academies of Engineering, bringing industry-proven STEM programs to […]
On April 2, the island’s blossoming hemp industry will gather to participate in an ambitious agenda of conferences on economic opportunities and prospects for the cultivation and commercialization of the plant and its derivatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. The “Puerto Rico HempBiz,” to be held at the Hyatt Grand Reserve in Río […]
The Puerto Rico Society of CPAs announced its tax season orientation campaign for 2020 to inform the community on relevant issues about filing of income tax returns for 2019. “A society with knowledge about their rights and duties as taxpayers is an essential part of an informed and responsible community,” said CPA David E. González-Montalvo, […]
Independent regional airline Silver Airways on Wednesday landed its first of four new ATR-600 series aircraft at its Caribbean hub at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The carrier acquired Seaborne Airlines in 2018, and with the introduction of the ATR-600 series aircraft specifically designed for short-haul markets, it will replace that fleet by summer, […]
A study unveiled by Legal Aid Puerto Rico confirmed the “urgent need” to insert into the discussion of the government’s budget for next fiscal year how austerity policies affect access to justice. Legal Aid Puerto Rico Executive Director Ariadna Godreau-Aubert and the organization’s public policy analyst, Nicole Díaz-González, presented the “Access to justice as a […]
The Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, known as COR3, is seeking request for proposals from companies that can provide disaster recovery project formulation services. COR3 Executive Director Ottmar Chávez said companies that participate in the RFP will be tasked with providing technical assistance to the governor’s authorized representative (GAR) and COR3 in the […]
The NUC Senior Boutique, an initiative coordinated by National University College, is back to help low-income high school seniors get their clothing for the Senior Prom, free of charge. The six National University College campuses and its 13 NUC IBC Institute Extension Centers will receive donations of dresses and suits until April 15. They will […]
T-Mobile is deepening its commitment to Puerto Rico, landing exclusive naming rights for Distrito T-Mobile, a new entertainment complex in San Juan opening in April 2020. In partnership with PRISA Group and ASM Global, the wireless carrier unveiled the Distrito T-Mobile, “underscoring its commitment to the island as it rebuilds following Hurricane María and recent […]
The Puerto Rican diaspora is key for the evolution of the tourism sector, which is one of the island’s fastest growing economic segments. The diaspora are front-line ambassadors and one of the biggest supporters of Puerto Rico. With that in mind, Discover Puerto Rico has reached out to the diaspora in specific U.S. markets with […]
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