Southwest opens 3 new routes from FLL, lifts PR service
November 6, 2017
Southwest Airlines Co. has begun operating new international service daily from Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the carrier's 11th country served.
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Science Trust hosts 200+ displaced professionals in PR
November 4, 2017
For the past two weeks, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has hosted more than 200 entrepreneurs, independent professionals, startups and people needing a place to work at its headquarters in San Juan, CEO Lucy Crespo confirmed.
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United for Puerto Rico grants $750K to 3 nonprofits
November 4, 2017
United for Puerto Rico announced the award of $750,000 to three nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico: American Red Cross, Chapter of Puerto Rico; Iniciativa Comunitaria Inc. and Proyecto Nacer.
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AVANGRID sends power recovery experts to help in PR
November 4, 2017
CT-based AVANGRID Inc. announced it is providing assistance to Puerto Rico by deploying a Tactical Power Restoration Team specializing in the supervision of power transmission and distribution system recovery.
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USPS to offer special Sunday hours for delivery, pickup
November 4, 2017
The U.S. Postal Service is “gearing up for another strong weekend of mail service,” including package handouts and delivery during special Sunday hours, the agency announced.
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U.S. Customs hiring for officer positions nationwide
November 4, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. ports of entry and international borders, is accepting applications nationwide for officer positions at select locations, including Charlotte Amalie, USVI and San Juan, the agency announced.
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NY sending 350 staff, 220 vehicles to help restore power
November 3, 2017
The state of New York will be sending an additional 350 utility personnel and 220 vehicles from public and private electric companies in New York State to help Puerto Rico restore power, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Gov, Ricardo Rosselló announced.
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Liberty’s ‘WiFi Tour’ aids thousands across PR
November 3, 2017
Liberty Puerto Rico’s WiFi Tour has successfully provided internet connections to thousands of people residing in communities where there is little to no online access since it kicked off Oct. 20, helping them fulfill their basic communication needs, company officials said.
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Foundation for PR launches small biz subsidy program
November 3, 2017
The Foundation for Puerto Rico announced the establishment of a grant fund to mitigate the loss of small and medium-sized businesses in Puerto Rico, as well as a digital platform that allows local entrepreneurs to communicate that they are already operating.
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Op-Ed: ‘Ricanstructing’ our business after María
November 3, 2017
“I will contribute to Puerto Rico’s recovery by not becoming an unemployment statistic.”
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Shiner Beers contributes $100K to PR hurricane relief
November 3, 2017
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, announced contributions totaling $100,000 to several nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane María.
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‘Frente por Puerto Rico’ continues meetings in D.C.
November 2, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, visited U.S. Congress, along with former governors Pedro Rosselló and Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá, as part of the “Frente por Puerto Rico’s” mission to achieve the island’s inclusion in federal legislation related to healthcare, tax reform, and disaster recovery after hurricanes Irma and María.
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USACE installs record 311th temporary generator in PR
November 2, 2017
Task Force Puerto Rico’s, Emergency Temporary Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Albuquerque District installed its 311th temporary generator Oct. 28th in support of Hurricane María response and recovery efforts, setting a new record for generator installations, the entity confirmed.
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FirstBank, Liberty tour offers banking, telecom services
November 2, 2017
Seeking to help with Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts after the passage of Hurricane María, FirstBank under its “One for All” program, joined Liberty Puerto Rico on the Liberty Wi-Fi Tour, an initiative to deliver assistance to the most affected municipalities on the island.
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Magnus Textile donates nearly 4K towels to PR
November 2, 2017
Magnus Textile recently announced it has donated nearly 4,000 towels to the Red Cross in Puerto Rico to aid in the hurricane relief effort following the devastation of Hurricane María.
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