Op-Ed: USDA celebrates World Soil Day in the Caribbean area
December 6, 2019
Every Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Agriculture joins partners around the globe to celebrate World Soil Day, an annual event to bring attention to the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the Caribbean Area is joining other organizations around the […]
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P.R. Telecom Bureau delivers technology to people with disabilities
December 6, 2019
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau (NET, as it is known in Spanish) unveiled the most comprehensive project of access to technology for the population with disabilities in Puerto Rico, offering adapted devices with free Internet access and services, NET President Sandra Torres said. The system consists of a computer with technological capabilities adapted to facilitate […]
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FirstBank receives ABA Foundation award for 1Éxito program
December 6, 2019
FirstBank recently received a recognition from the American Bankers Association Association for its participation in the Community Commitment Awards with the 1Éxito Program, under the category of Community and Economic Development. The program is an alliance between FirstBank and INprende, a platform that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, with the purpose of increasing the level of […]
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SBA issues final rule to expand HUBZone opportunities
December 5, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a final rule that will implement changes to the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program that will make the program more attractive to small businesses and encourage them to invest in HUBZone communities and hire HUBZone residents. The new rule changes will also make it easier for federal contracting […]
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Señor Paleta introduces seasonal holiday flavors to its lineup
December 5, 2019
Puerto Rico-based Señor Paleta is marking the holiday season with the creation of a quartet of special holiday flavors, available during December and January. The newest addition to this offering, the Papaya Queso paleta, is inspired by the typical Puerto Rican dessert and is the fourth flavor that will be offered exclusively in all its […]
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Arecibo Observatory opens call for annual research program
December 5, 2019
Applications are now available for the 2020 Arecibo Observatory Research Experience for Undergraduates and Teachers program (REUT), funded by the National Science Foundation. The program provides those selected an opportunity to work on a research project or help with instrument development with the scientists at the observatory. The observatory is home to one of the […]
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Saborea Puerto Rico Winter Party slated for Dec. 11
December 5, 2019
Saborea Puerto Rico is returning with its Christmas edition, the Saborea Puerto Rico Winter Party, Dec. 11, at the San Juan Marriott and Stellaris Casino. The event will feature more than 20 of the best local chefs and restaurants. The party starts at 6:30 p.m. with music at the Red Coral Lounge at the San […]
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FEMA, COR3 award $44M+ to University of P.R. system
December 4, 2019
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Puerto Rico Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, or COR3, have awarded more than $44 million in federal grants to the University of Puerto Rico to cover costs for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane María. The awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public […]
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Iconic Morton’s The Steakhouse reopens after 2-year hiatus
December 4, 2019
Morton’s The Steakhouse will reopen its doors at The Caribe Hilton Hotel today, following a two-year hiatus caused by damage inflicted by Hurricane María to the oceanfront property. The restaurant, like most of San Juan, suffered extensive damage from the 2017 storms, which prompted the need for a full remodel, company executives confirmed. “Given the […]
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HUD assigns $277M to P.R. as part of $2.3B nationwide allocation
December 4, 2019
Puerto Rico has been assigned $277.8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, pushing to $20.2 million the island has received in long-term disaster recovery support. The agency announced the allocation of more than $2.3 billion to support hard-hit areas in 15 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and […]
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Health Gorilla partners with 4 P.R. hospitals to improve technology
December 4, 2019
California-based Health Gorilla announced that four new healthcare partners have adopted its technology platform to advance clinical interoperability efforts in Puerto Rico. The solution enables the participating health care ecosystem – patients, payers, providers, digital health solutions, and labs – to seamlessly share health data and aggregate each patient’s entire clinical history in one place. […]
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‘The Banker’ names Banco Popular ‘Bank of the Year in Puerto Rico’
December 4, 2019
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has been named “Bank of the Year Puerto Rico” by “The Banker,” The Financial Times’ international banking magazine. This marks the sixth consecutive year Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has received this prestigious recognition, the financial institution confirmed. “The Banker” highlighted Banco de Puerto Rico’s continued growth as Puerto Rico […]
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P.R.’s Concalma debuts in ’19 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide
December 4, 2019
Concalma, a Puerto Rican brand of tote bags manufactured at an industrial women-owned factory in Utuado, has been included in Alliance for American Manufacturing’s 2019 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, becoming the first company to represent the island in the publication. The guide is an annual collection of holiday gift ideas from companies that […]
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Caguas Mini Maker Faire 2020 calls on entrepreneurs to show their talents
December 4, 2019
Creativity and technological production fair, Caguas Mini Maker Faire 2020, is opening a call to all entrepreneurs to showcase their talents during the fourth edition of the event slated for Feb. 29, 2020 at the Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología (C3Tec). The “makers” event, which in prior editions has drawn more than 1,000 visitors, […]
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T-Mobile launches 5G network across P.R., Vieques and Culebra
December 3, 2019
T-Mobile announced the launch of Puerto Rico’s first 5G wireless network, which blankets areas in every town, including Vieques and Culebra, Jorge Martel, general manager of the island’s operation, confirmed. Puerto Rico became one of the first markets in the U.S. mainland, and the world, to offer 5G technology, he said. “Today T-Mobile fulfills its […]
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