The Mano Amiga program run by the Plaza Las Américas and Plaza del Caribe Foundations wrapped up its first year of operations benefiting 32 Puerto Rico nonprofits that split $350,000 in grant funding.
General Fund net revenues totaled $533.9 million in November, up by $45.3 million, or 9.3 percent, compared to November 2015, and by $43.8 million, or 8.9 percent, compared to estimates.
The Corporation for the Financing of Business and Communities (known as COFECC in Spanish) has reinvented itself, adopting a new brand — Lendreams — while reinforcing its micro-loans program, company officials announced Wednesday.
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico lost its appeal before a review board over a dispute with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. earlier this year that will result in a $115 million pre-tax charge for the quarter ended Dec. 31, the bank confirmed Wednesday.
The Puerto Rico Statistics Institute announced Wednesday the launch of the State Data Center of Puerto Rico website, placing the island on equal footing with U.S. jurisdictions, most of which have their own state and representative portal, agency Executive Director Mario Marazzi said.
Claro, Puerto Rico’s largest telecommunications service provider, announced Wednesday the addition of more sectors to its broadband network offering mobile speeds of up to 100 Mbps, through a $370 million investment announced in October.
Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes and honors environmental trailblazers – individuals, businesses and organizations that have contributed significantly to improving the environment and protecting public health.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday it has granted more than $1.6 million to the University of Puerto Rico.
The Ponce Medical School Foundation Inc. is joining the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation to further clinical research on the island.
Caribbean charter airline Air America, known for its planes emblazoned with works of art alluding to this region, just unveiled its latest aircraft painted by Puerto Rican artist David Zayas.
The Puerto Rico Department of Housing and housing developer McCormack Baron Salazar Inc. announced the closing of some $41.3 million in financing for what they call “the next major milestone in Puerto Rico’s affordable housing transformation effort.”
Industria Lechera de Puerto Rico, or Indulac, announced Monday the launching of its branded long-lasting evaporated milk, which is produced at its Hato Rey plant using fresh milk from Puerto Rican dairy farmers.
Telecommunications provider Claro announced Monday the opening of its newest store, located at the Gato Sector of the mountain town of Orocovis.
Puerto Rican payment technology software eMobilePOS was recently chosen as the official point-of-sale solution provider and sponsor of the 5th World Salsa Championships held in Atlanta over the weekend.
Restaurant chain Ponderosa announced recently an initiative to promote and support local produce farmers by boosting purchases starting this month, as a preamble to the holidays.
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