EPA Plans to award $316K to P.R. for beach water quality monitoring
June 28, 2018
As tourism continues to recover in Puerto Rico after two devastating hurricanes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to award up $316,000 to the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board to help protect beachgoers, contingent upon the number of eligible recipients that apply for grant funds nationwide and the availability of funding. “Enjoying the beach is […]
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Evertec gets nod for support to P.R. businesses after Hurricane María
June 28, 2018
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) bestowed its President’s Special Award to Evertec Inc. for the “outstanding and timely support offered to the business sector after Hurricane María.” The recognition was awarded during the CofC’s gala dinner, which included a special certificate by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez, for Evertec’s work. “We at […]
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Study: More U.S. buyers looking at P.R. for real estate bargains
June 27, 2018
Hurricane María severely affected the Puerto Rico real estate market, where home prices dropped to an eight-year low, a scenario that is drawing a growing interest from stateside buyers looking for property bargains, according to a study. Point2 Homes, a real estate website for U.S. mainland residents and Canadians looking to buy property on the […]
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Financial services company focuses on retaining local talent
June 27, 2018
Trust MD Corp., a Puerto Rican company specialized on advising on financial services, recently launched an educational division focused on retaining local talent. The company seeks graduate students to provide employment alternatives on the island, company executives said. Trust MD identified an opportunity for finance, economics, law and accounting students to stay on the island […]
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HITN to air new series: ‘Puerto Rico Contigo’ about island’s economic recovery
June 27, 2018
HITN, a Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the United States through TV cable providers, will launch its new series, “Puerto Rico Contigo” on July 1st. The Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation (WIPR) will showcase the program on July 1st at 10 p.m., with a rebroadcast of […]
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P.R.’s Dept. of Transportation to offer driver services via new app
June 26, 2018
The Puerto Rico Department of Transportation has launched the CESCO Digital Mobile application to enable users to conduct transactions that until Monday could only be done in person.
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PIA-PR presents top priorities during 16th FDA Regulatory Conference
June 26, 2018
The Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico (PIA-PR) hosted the 16th FDA Regulatory Conference with nine speakers that presented top priorities for pharmaceutical manufacturing across the globe, new technologies as voice recognition and how to effectively transition from paper to mobile, among other key topics.
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Liberty launches smart protect multi-device protection plan
June 26, 2018
Liberty Puerto Rico launched Smart Protect, a multi-device protection plan that covers a wide array of electronic gadgets against accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns and damages due to voltage fluctuations.
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$65M film production studios to break ground at Convention Center District
June 25, 2018
Travel industry veteran Keith St. Clair on July 2 will announce plans to develop a $65 million film production studio complex at the Puerto Rico Convention Center District, this media outlet learned.
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Marriott Puerto Rico Business Council launches ‘Spark’ program
June 25, 2018
As part of a joint effort with the Department of Education and the Puerto Rico Department of Labor, the Marriott Puerto Rico Business Council recently signed a project that will offer internship opportunities for vocational school students in the hospitality industry at Marriott.
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P.R. Community Foundation donates $100K+ to 5 nonprofits
June 25, 2018
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation provided donations to five nonprofit organizations that promote the well-being of children and families on the island.
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Skift, Foundation for P.R. partner for recovery efforts at Punta Santiago
June 25, 2018
As part of the “Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative,” 40 Skift employees, including its CEO Rafat Ali, joined forces with Foundation for Puerto Rico in a reforestation effort at Punta Santiago in Humacao.
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Movies, series filming in P.R. thru August pumping $65M into economy
June 22, 2018
About a dozen film projects for the big screen and streaming services slated to roll in Puerto Rico through August are projected to inject close to $65 million into the local economy, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced.
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Foreclosures could spike by year’s-end as loan moratoriums expire
June 22, 2018
Puerto Rico property owners could face higher foreclosure levels after moratoriums on loan payments provided by local banks after Hurricane María expire in coming months, executives at FirstBank predicted Thursday.
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The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau has extended the deadline for filing comments and reply comments in response to the “Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund” and the “Connect USVI Fund” until July 26, and Aug. 8, respectively. The original deadlines to file comments were July 5 and July 18, respectively. The FCC is seeking […]