Seaborne Airlines returned to the Dominican Republic with nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Santiago de los Caballeros Dominican Republic’s Cibao International Airport, the carrier announced. The new flights operate three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and will increase to daily service on May 23, 2019. “We […]
Nonprofit organization Espacios Abiertos recently evaluated the government’s transparency portal prepared by contractor CGI Technologies, and concluded it falls short of complying with more than half of criteria set forth by Transparency International to avoid corruption in post-disaster recovery processes. Specifically, Espacios Abiertos draws attention to: the need to provide details for subdivisions within municipalities; […]
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson awarded $125,567 to four public housing authorities in Puerto Rico to continue helping public housing residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and/or reside in public housing to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on public assistance and rental subsidies. The funds will be […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders program in Puerto Rico for executives of small businesses poised for growth. The Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program is free of charge. Local recruitment for the 2019 training cycle is currently underway in San Juan and — for the first time […]
The new draft of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) proposes to crucify Puerto Rico with natural Gas off-shore and land-based ports, negatively impacting the island’s marine ecology and multiple species. The plan proposes the construction of marine terminals and gas-pots in the bay of San Juan, Yabucoa, Mayagüez and possibly […]
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives Women’s Affairs Commission estimated in a report on House Resolution 281 that at least 60 percent of the population receiving social assistance is made up of single mothers, with 90 percent of these women remaining unemployed. With the goal of helping women with limited resources attain self-sufficiency and enter […]
Delta Airlines celebrated the achievements of its more than 80,000 employees across the globe by paying out over $1 billion in profit-sharing, the fifth consecutive payout at this level for a combined total of more than $6 billion. This means that each eligible employee will receive a bonus equal to 14 percent of their annual […]
Ponce, PR — Destilería Serrallés, a century-old manufacturer of premium rums, unveiled a new $22 million addition to its complex in this southern town to expand its participation in export markets through more of its current lineup of spirits and new products. The new investment includes a new $4 million bottling line and a significant […]
The impact of Airbnb in Puerto Rico is such that it already exceeds 10,000 properties on the Island, according to an analytical report by Estudios Técnicos Inc. In tourist zones like Culebra and Old San Juan, a quarter of all homes are listed through the digital renting platform, which demonstrates its very high penetration in […]
T-Mobile announced its financial reports for the final quarter and full year 2018, along with its performance on a local operational level for the past year, which resulted in a 15 percent year-over-year growth of its customer base. Jorge Martel, general manager for T-Mobile Puerto Rico, said the carrier’s growth sharply contrasts the performance of […]
A recent study commissioned by the Puerto Rico Restaurants Association revealed that more than 90 percent of Puerto Rico residents have access to smart and connected devices either to make their reservation, order or pick-up food, or to pay. Consequently, the industry “must invest in more technological resources to strengthen its quality of service, beyond […]
Starting today, Spirit Airlines will begin daily nonstop service to Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). The additional service will strengthen Spirit’s position as a major carrier for Puerto Rico, as it currently serves both San Juan and Aguadilla. In October 2018, Spirit launched nonstop service […]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Juan Field Operations announced the seizure of counterfeit products imported into Puerto Rico via international mail or courier before and after the holidays. The estimated manufacturer suggested retail price of all the counterfeit products seized to date is an estimated $15 million. The actual price of the purchased merchandise is […]
Grupo Guayacán Inc. announced the start of its annual call for applications for the Guayacán Venture Accelerator, an entrepreneurial education and development program for companies established in Puerto Rico seeking new growth opportunities. Companies, which are selected through a competitive process, must be in operations for at least three years and demonstrate organizational capacity and […]
Committed to transparency in its production processes and food care, McDonald’s restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean received more than 3 million people in their kitchens in 2018, the franchise announced. The number of visits includes 115,000 in the participating restaurants in Puerto Rico. Cients experienced learning about the standards of food safety, quality […]
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