» Royal Caribbean Adding More Bahamas Cruises
22/06/18 19:46 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean International’s Enchantment of the Seas has returned to homeport in Port Canaveral, the cruise line announced this week. The 2,950-passenger Enchantment of the Seas had previousl...
» VIDEO: Casa Colonial: The Best-Kept Secret in the Dominican Republic
22/06/18 19:39 from Caribbean Journal
By Guy Britton Maybe you’ve been to the beaches of Punta Cana, the sights of Santo Domingo, or the golf courses of La Romana. But here, hidden away among the large resorts of Puerto Plata, there is a jewel. This … The p...
» The CHTA Has a New President
22/06/18 17:34 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association officially has a new president. Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass has taken the reins as the new president of the CHTA. Affonso-Dass succeeds outgoing...
» World Cup 2018: Philippe Coutinho & Neymar late goals hand Brazil win
22/06/18 13:39 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Philippe Coutinho and Neymar bail Brazil out with stoppage-time strikes against Costa Rica following another uninspiring display at the 2018 World Cup.
» Venezuela crisis: UN says security forces killed hundreds
22/06/18 13:25 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The United Nations says it seems the rule of law is "virtually absent" in the crisis-wracked country.
» Windrush anniversary celebrated at Westminster Abbey
22/06/18 12:23 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
More than 2,000 people including families of the Windrush generation gathered at Westminster Abbey.
» Grenada Opens New Parliament Building
22/06/18 11:29 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff “This is history.” Those were the words of Grenada Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell this week, when Grenada debuted its historic new parliament building in the heart of St George’s. ...
» Migrant children: Latin America unites in outrage
22/06/18 09:21 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The fury in Latin America over the US policy on migrant children shows little sign of abating.
» World Cup: Binocular booze smuggling gets Colombian sacked
21/06/18 22:44 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Colombian airline Avianca fires a man for smuggling alcohol in binoculars into a World Cup match.
» Windrush generation: Three stories
21/06/18 20:31 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Three people tell their stories about coming to the UK on the Windrush.
» Migrant children: Pentagon asked to house migrant minors
21/06/18 20:28 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The US grapples with the issue of accommodation for migrant children, as Melania Trump visits Texas.
» World Cup 2018: What's wrong with Neymar?
21/06/18 20:02 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The Brazilian player's fans explain why he's been off his game so far at the World Cup.
» Royal Caribbean’s $120 Million Cruise Ship Transformation
21/06/18 19:40 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean has returned its Mariner of the Seas ship to PortMiami following a $120 million transformation project. The ship, which will be sailing four-night weekday and three-night weekend cruis...
» World Cup 2018: Croatia humble mighty Argentina
21/06/18 18:46 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina slump to a 3-0 defeat against Croatia and move a step nearer an early exit from the World Cup.
» World Cup: Lionel Messi carrying Argentina's weight of expectation
21/06/18 18:29 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina captain Lionel Messi carries the burden of 44 million people - and it seemed to show against Croatia in Thursday's World Cup match.
» World Cup 2018: Argentina 0-3 Croatia
21/06/18 18:28 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina are facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit as Croatia win 3-0 to reach the last 16.
» Norwegian Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to Martinique
21/06/18 18:12 from Caribbean Journal
By Alexander Britell It’s getting even easier to visit the fascinating French Caribbean island of Martinique. The expanded flights are headlined by this week’s announcement that European carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle wi...
» Bahia Principe’s Punta Cana Transformation
21/06/18 17:28 from Caribbean Journal
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Bahia Principe is planning a major transformation project for one of its resorts in Punta Cana. The company has closed the Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar Blue for a large-scale renovation project; it will ...
» Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Adds New Sales, Marketing Lead
21/06/18 17:19 from Caribbean Journal
By Dana NilandCJ Contributor Aruba’s Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has named a new lead for its sales and marketing efforts. The property has tapped former team member Susan Logan for the role, in which she will oversee sale...
» Migrant children: Immigration bill teeters on the edge of collapse
21/06/18 15:48 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Legislators will vote on immigration bills after President Trump ends separation of migrant families.
» Peru eliminated after France win 1-0
21/06/18 14:50 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
France reach the World Cup knockout round - and eliminate resilient opponents Peru - with Kylian Mbappe's first-half strike.
» Migrant children in the US: The bigger picture explained
21/06/18 09:49 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Why has this been happening? Why now? We explain the context of why migrant families are being separated.
» Venezuela deploys soldiers to markets to check prices
21/06/18 09:02 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Soldiers were sent to almost 100 markets to check sellers were not overcharging amid hyperinflation.
» Migrant children: US battle moves to Congress
21/06/18 08:05 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Legislators will vote on immigration bills after President Trump ends separation of migrant families.
» World Cup 2018: Female reporter groped and kissed on air
21/06/18 07:30 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
After being groped on air by a football fan, a Colombian reporter speaks out about being harassed.
» Trump backs down on migrant family separations policy
20/06/18 22:08 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The order seeks to keep migrant families together, but does not deal with children already separated.
» Going underground: The Windrush arrivals' subterranean dormitories
20/06/18 21:46 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Migrants from the Caribbean were temporarily housed in underground tunnels. Now the public can visit them too.
» US migrant children: The bigger picture explained
20/06/18 20:09 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Why has this been happening? Why now? We explain the context of why migrant families are being separated.
» World Cup 2018: Fifa issues £7,615 fine for 'homophobic chanting' by Mexico fans
20/06/18 18:19 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Fifa fines Mexico's football federation £7,615 for homophobic chanting by fans during Sunday's 1-0 World Cup win over Germany.
» Migrant children: Trump signs order to 'keep families together'
20/06/18 17:13 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The order seeks to end the policy of splitting families up at the border, but migrants will still be detained.
» JetBlue Adds More Nonstop Flights to Curaçao
20/06/18 16:51 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has expanded its flights to the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier is now operating four weekly flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy...
» Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca was unable to identify company owners
20/06/18 16:40 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
A leak shows the company at the heart of the scandal couldn't identify owners of most firms involved.
» Sunwing Adding More Flights to Mexico
20/06/18 16:39 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel giant Sunwing is adding more nonstop flights to Mexico, the company announce this week. Sunwing will be launching a new nonstop service between Kelowna, British Columbia and Los Cabos,...
» A New Caribbean Airlift Alliance
20/06/18 16:27 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff In a significant boost for advocates of an improved Caribbean aviation sector, a new group has been formed to spearhead efforts at regional change. It’s called the Caribbean Airlift Alliance, an...
» World Cup 2018: Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to send themselves & Russia into last 16
20/06/18 15:37 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Uruguay's slender victory over Saudi Arabia ensured that they and host nation Russia reached the last 16 of the World Cup from Group A.
» World Cup 2018: The incredible sacrifices of Peru's dedicated fans
20/06/18 14:55 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Peru's supporters have travelled in huge numbers - and made amazing journeys - to follow their team in Russia. BBC Sport's Patrick Jennings joins them.
» 'I quit my job and spent all my money to be in Russia'
20/06/18 14:55 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Peru's supporters have travelled in huge numbers - and made amazing journeys - to follow their team in Russia. BBC Sport's Patrick Jennings joins them.
» The 10 Best Overwater Bungalow Resorts to Visit
20/06/18 14:20 from Caribbean Journal
It’s one of the great fantasy vacations for every traveler — staying in an overwater bungalow. There’s just something about being surrounded by sea, by waking up and hearing nothing but the waves, seeing nothing b...
» Migrant children: Global outcry rises over US border separations
20/06/18 13:02 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Republicans scramble to draft a new bill after uproar over migrant children being caged alone.
» Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen booed at Mexican restaurant
20/06/18 11:57 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
"Do you hear the babies crying?" activists shouted at the homeland security secretary.
» More deaths in Nicaragua violence as talks collapse
20/06/18 00:36 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
At least three people die and many are injured as security forces move on the city of Masaya.
» Battle of the football fans: Iceland v Mexico
19/06/18 20:44 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
How do some of the most colourful fans support their teams at the World Cup?
» How to Save on a St Barth Villa Getaway Right Now
19/06/18 19:08 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Summer in St Barth. It’s all of the French Caribbean charm, the beaches, the beauty, without the crowds. And it just get even more affordable. St Barth properties has launched a new program on i...
» Caribbean Home: A $6.7 Million Villa in Turks and Caicos
19/06/18 18:58 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff The latest Caribbean Home heads to the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, home to one of the region’s most astonishing beachfront retreats. This is Long Bay House, a six-bedroom, 6.5-...
» St Croix’s Renaissance Carambola Targeting Winter Return
19/06/18 18:27 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the leading resorts in St Croix is planning a relaunch. The US Virgin Islands’ Renaissance St Croix Carambola Resort is targeting a reopening in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to a...
» World Cup 2018: Japan beat 10-man Colombia in Group H
19/06/18 14:16 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Japan profit from Colombia's nightmare start to the World Cup as they secure a victory against 10 men in their Group H opener in Saransk.
» The health impact of separating migrant children from parents
19/06/18 13:38 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Experts say there is no downplaying the trauma that taking a child away from a parent causes.
» Dutch Queen Máxima pays emotional tribute to dead sister Inés
19/06/18 13:35 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
It is Queen Máxima's first public appearance since Inés Zorreguieta died earlier this month.
» Paraguay man surprises family at his own wake
19/06/18 12:14 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Juan Ramón Alfonso Penayo returns home to find his family mourning a burnt body they thought was him.
» American Airlines Launching New Turks and Caicos Flights
19/06/18 11:44 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff American Airlines is launching a new nonstop route to Turks and Caicos, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline is planning to debut a new nonstop route between Chicago O̵...
» Nicaragua crisis talks stall after mediators walk out
19/06/18 09:02 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
An attempt at solving Nicaragua's deadly crisis fails, with mediators blaming the government.
» José Andrés: The TV chef who fed Puerto Rico
19/06/18 06:15 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
When Hurricane Maria struck, José Andrés's World Central Kitchen project fed more people in Puerto Rico than any other relief group.
» Trump says US will not be a migrant camp
19/06/18 02:21 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
"Not on my watch," says the US president, as his administration defends its immigration crackdown.
» The sound of migrant children separated from parents
18/06/18 20:05 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
In audio reportedly from inside a US border facility children can be heard crying as an agent jokes.
» Sunwing Adding More Punta Cana Flights
18/06/18 17:37 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Canadian travel giant Sunwing is expanding again in the Caribbean, with increased service to the region out of Val-d’Or, Quebec. In addition to nonstop flights to both Cancun in the Mexican Cari...
» Puerto Rico: Black Start 2019
18/06/18 16:38 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Scroll down for english version. El huracán María devastó el sistema de energía de Puerto Rico. Después de la tormenta, la isla esencialmente ha tenido que reactivar su sistema energético del equivalente de lo que en la industria se llam...
» Argentina: Man sentenced to life for brutal transgender murder
18/06/18 16:15 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The 25-year-old had been convicted of killing LGBT campaigner Diana Sacayán in 2015.
» How hats were placed atop the Easter Island statues
18/06/18 16:10 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
It took only small teams using ramps and ropes to cap the giant statues of Rapa Nui, a new study says.
» Trump says United States will not be a migrant camp
18/06/18 15:28 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
"Not on my watch," says the US president, as his administration defends its immigration crackdown.
» World Cup 2018: Belgium beat debutants Panama 3-0 in Sochi
18/06/18 15:18 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium prove too good for World Cup debutants Panama in the opening match in England's Group G.
» World Cup 2018: Fifa investigates 'homophobic chanting' by Mexico fans
18/06/18 14:42 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Fifa is investigating alleged homophobic chanting by Mexico fans during the 1-0 World Cup win over Germany on Sunday.
» US homeland security: No apology for immigrant separations
18/06/18 13:25 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The US homeland security secretary insists the undocumented children "are very well taken care of".
» Five things to know about US child migrant separations
18/06/18 13:20 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
At least 2,000 children in the US have been separated from their families since April as they crossed the border.
» Colombia's president-elect Duque wants to 'unite country'
18/06/18 09:44 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
After winning Colombia's presidential election, Iván Duque says he will unite the country.
» Trump migrant separation policy: Children 'in cages' in Texas
18/06/18 08:47 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Reporters who visited a migrant detention centre in Texas say they saw 20 children inside one cage.
» US child migrants: First ladies speak out on Trump separation policy
18/06/18 08:32 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Former Republican First Lady Laura Bush condemns Trump's policy as his wife also expresses concern.
» Did Mexican World Cup fans' celebrations shake the earth?
18/06/18 07:49 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Fans jumping for joy over goal caused an artificial quake in Mexico City, scientists say.
» Colombia's new president Iván Duque: Puppet or rock star?
18/06/18 05:55 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
A closer look at the man who has been elected as Colombia's next president, Iván Duque.
» Conservative newcomer Ivan Duque wins Colombia's presidential election
18/06/18 01:08 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Ivan Duque wins after promising to rewrite a controversial peace deal with Farc rebels.
» Conservative newcomer Iván Duque wins Colombia's presidential election
18/06/18 01:08 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Iván Duque wins after promising to rewrite a controversial peace deal with Farc rebels.
» World Cup 2018: How the Mexicans reacted to shock win
17/06/18 23:43 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico shocked Germany as they beat the world champions in their opening game of the World Cup.
» Ritz-Carlton San Juan to Reopen Next Year
17/06/18 22:01 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Ritz-Carlton San Juan is planning a 2019 return, Caribbean Journal has learned. The luxury Puerto Rico resort will likely be open and operational in the second quarter of 2019, according to an Mar...
» This Iconic Caribbean Shipwreck Is Open Again for Divers
17/06/18 21:38 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most popular dive sites in the Caribbean is open again. The iconic MV Superior Producer dive site on the island of Curaçao has reopened again for divers, the Curaçao Port Authorit...
» ‘Prostitutes saved me from sex work’
17/06/18 20:29 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
When a fire at a children's home in Guatemala killed dozens of teenage girls, it exposed a culture of abuse. Suyapa Milian lived there for more than a year when she was a teenager.
» Colombia election: Voters choose between extremes
17/06/18 18:12 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Voters in Sunday's second round had a choice between a business-friendly conservative and a leftist.
» World Cup 2018: Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Switzerland in Group E opener
17/06/18 17:47 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Philippe Coutinho's superb goal is not enough for Brazil who are held by Switzerland in their World Cup opener.
» Brilliant Mexico stun champions Germany
17/06/18 14:48 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico record the first shock win of the 2018 World Cup as Hirving Lozano's strike earns them victory over champions Germany.
» World Cup 2018: Brilliant Mexico stun champions Germany
17/06/18 14:17 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Mexico record the first shock win of the 2018 World Cup as Hirving Lozano's strike earns them victory over champions Germany.
» Sneak Peek: The New Hodges Bay Resort in Antigua
17/06/18 13:09 from Caribbean Journal
By Alexander Britell Tucked away on the charming northeastern corner of Antigua is a significant new hotel project for the Caribbean. This is Hodges Bay, one of the most exciting hotels in the region in some time — and C...
» Marriott Wants to Transform the Sheraton Experience
17/06/18 12:34 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott is looking to make big changes to its Sheraton brand. The hotel giant, which already introduced a concept for its new Sheraton guest room last year, is now showcasing its new vision for the &...
» Costa Rica beaten by spectacular free-kick
17/06/18 11:50 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Aleksandar Kolarov curls in a spectacular free-kick to give Serbia a deserved victory in their opening World Cup Group E match against Costa Rica.
» Colombia election: Polls open as voters choose between extremes
17/06/18 10:06 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Voters in Sunday's second round must choose between a business-friendly conservative or a leftist.
» Iceland smite Messi hopes - in pictures
17/06/18 09:55 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The smallest nation ever to play in a World Cup frustrate Argentina's talisman.
» St Maarten Sees Another Airline Return
16/06/18 22:18 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Another airline has officially made its return to St Maarten. Panama-based Copa Airlines has officially resumed operations to the island, another boost for the destination in the wake of Hurricane Irm...
» VIDEO: A Moment on Galleon Beach in Antigua
16/06/18 22:12 from Caribbean Journal
Above: Galleon Beach By the Caribbean Journal staff When you have 365 beaches, it’s hard to choose just one. But you certainly can’t go wrong with the wonderful Galleon Beach in the outskirts of English Harbour. This sp...
» Spirit Airlines Is Launching a Big Caribbean Expansion From Orlando
16/06/18 21:58 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is continuing its rapid Caribbean expansion with a host of new routes out of Orlando International Airport. Beginning Oct. 4, the Miramar, Fla.-based carrier will begi...
» Nicaragua family killed in arson attack a day after ceasefire
16/06/18 20:58 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
At least six members of a family are killed in an arson attack, blamed on pro-government groups.
» Eking out a living in Haiti's colourful slum city
16/06/18 20:22 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
A rare glimpse of life inside Jalousie, one of Haiti’s largest slum communities.
» Lionel Messi: Argentina star says saved penalty 'obviously hurts'
16/06/18 17:06 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Lionel Messi says it 'obviously hurts' after his penalty was saved during Argentina's draw with Iceland.
» Lionel Messi: Argentina star says saved penalty at World Cup 'hurts'
16/06/18 17:06 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Lionel Messi says it 'obviously hurts' after his penalty was saved during Argentina's draw with Iceland.
» World Cup 2018: Denmark secure a hard-fought 1-0 win over Peru
16/06/18 15:54 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Denmark begin their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory against Peru, who had earlier missed a penalty.
» World Cup: Uruguay schoolchildren react to last-minute goal
16/06/18 14:20 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
These schoolchildren had something to celebrate after watching their team face Egypt in the World Cup.
» JetBlue Puerto Rico Flights Back to Pre-Irma Levels
16/06/18 13:42 from Caribbean Journal
By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue has returned its Puerto Rico flight frequencies to pre-Hurricane Irma levels, the carrier announced this week. The airline said the return of capacity this week came six months earlier than pl...
» World Cup 2018: Debutants Iceland hold Argentina to 1-1 draw
16/06/18 13:30 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina held by World Cup debutants Iceland as Lionel Messi misses from the penalty spot
» Venezuela: Caracas club stampede leaves 17 dead
16/06/18 13:26 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The stampede was triggered when a tear-gas canister was set off at a party for school students.
» Nicaragua crisis: Truce agreed after weeks of deadly violence
16/06/18 04:01 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
About 170 people have died during weeks of protests over government plans to cut pensions.
» El informe del GAO
08/06/18 14:23 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Scroll down for English Recientemente la Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) publicó un informe sobre la deuda de Puerto Rico. Los hallazgos principales del informe no deben sorprender a nadie. El GAO encuentra que la crisis fiscal ...
» CNE 2016 Annual Report
21/05/18 14:10 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
» CNE is Hiring!
04/05/18 13:59 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Senior Policy Manager in Washington, D.C. The Center for a New Economy (CNE) is seeking a full-time Senior Policy Manager based in our Washington, D.C. office. CNE has been raising the profile of Puerto Rico issues in the Washington, D.C...
» El Costo Social del Plan Fiscal
29/04/18 07:55 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Scroll Down for English Version Seis miembros de la Junta de Control Fiscal (“JCF”), aprobaron el Plan Fiscal para el gobierno de Puerto Rico el pasado 19 de abril. En términos conceptuales, el Plan consiste en la implementación de (1) u...
» Windrush: Who exactly was on board?
26/04/18 21:34 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The Empire Windrush ship arrived in England on 21 June 1948 carrying hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean, among others. What do we know about them?
» Ponencia ante la Comisión Especial de Asuntos de Energía del Senado de P.R. para Transformar el Sistema Eléctrico
15/04/18 08:40 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
El Director de Política Pública del Centro para una Nueva Economía, (CNE) Sergio Marxuach, dijo durante su ponencia ante la Comisión Especial de Asuntos de Energía del Senado de Puerto Rico que el proceso para transformar el sistema eléc...
» Los Pasos para la Transformación Energética de Puerto Rico
15/04/18 08:33 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Click here for English El modelo de hacer negocios de las compañías de generación eléctrica, incluyendo la AEE, tradicionalmente conocido como “build and grow” y basado en (1) la construcción de plantas generatrices cada vez más grandes ...
» Stanford Study: Latino Startups Are Growing In Numbers But Are 'Underbanked'
11/03/18 13:40 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
This year’s report has a data point that I believe is newsworthy. Despite rapid growth -- especially among women and millennials -- Latino entrepreneurs are less likely to seek support from banks than their non-Latino peers.
» Plan Fiscal 3.0
11/03/18 09:06 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Click here to read in english El pasado 12 de febrero el gobierno de Ricardo Rosselló presentó la tercera iteración de su Plan Fiscal para Puerto Rico. En términos generales, esta versión del Plan tiene tres componentes principale...
» CNE vuelve a ser seleccionado entre los mejores Think Tanks del mundo/ CNE among the Top Think Tanks in the World
15/02/18 13:14 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Click here for English version Por quinto año consecutivo, el Centro para una Nueva Economía (CNE) de Puerto Rico ha sido incluido en la edición más reciente del índice mundial de think tanks que publica el Lauder Institute de la ...
» 5:04 AM 2/13/2018 - RECENT POSTS
13/02/18 06:05 from PR Journal
» Can A National Latino Organization Grow Bigger By Going Local In 2018?
11/02/18 19:43 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
In 2018, I will be watching several voter advocacy groups, including Voto Latino. First reason: having experienced four national election cycles, and three midterms as well, this next midterm election gives Voto Latino an opportunity to ...
» Preguntas inconvenientes (Inconvenient Questions)
04/02/18 09:20 from CNE - Centro Para Una Nueva Economía - Center for a New Economy
Click here for English version La administración del gobernador Ricardo Rosselló anunció recientemente su intención de privatizar la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica. Concurro con el gobernador en que ha llegado la hora de tomar medidas dr...
» A Rum Company's Quixotic Technology Vision For A New Puerto Rico
25/12/17 17:53 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
What Puerto Rico's largest rum company is doing to respond to the island's crises. They are working on several fronts, near term and long.
» "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls..."
24/12/17 11:18 from PR Journal
» Handcuffs are the solution to the FBI problems! For themselves!
12/12/17 17:40 from PR Journal
» How To Shop With A Purpose For Puerto Rico This Christmas
28/11/17 17:28 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Last week, a new venture in Puerto Rico called Colmena 66 launched a website that enables people outside of Puerto Rico to shop for products and hire for talent in Puerto Rico.
» 7:07 AM 11/18/2017 - PREPA head Ricardo Ramos Rodríguez resigns
18/11/17 08:07 from PUERTO RICO NEWS
Head of Puerto Rico's electric utility resigns amid questions about slow repairs in hurricane's wake - Washington Post Yesterday, 15:01 Head of Puerto Rico's electric utility resigns amid questions about slow repairs in hurricane'...
» 7:27 AM 11/17/2017 - RECENT POSTS
17/11/17 08:27 from PUERTO RICO NEWS
Puerto Rico News pr-us.org – News and Reviews in English and Spanish RECENT POSTS 7:21 AM 11/17/2017 – Puerto Rico hit with new power outage November 17, 2017 10:50 AM 11/16/2017 – Puerto Rico’s representative to Congress on rebuilding N...
» Meet The VC Who's Betting On A Better World In 3D: Gilman Louie
14/11/17 18:00 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
The people inside that building were Stewart Alsop and Gilman Louie, founders of the fast emerging VC firm Alsop-Louie. It’s a special firm. Among their investments: Niantic, the company behind Pokemon Go.
» 4:39 AM 11/7/2017 – ?Can Puerto Rico Overcome a Colonial Past?
07/11/17 05:39 from PR Journal
» 4:35 AM 11/7/2017 – ?Can Puerto Rico Overcome a Colonial Past?
07/11/17 05:35 from PUERTO RICO NEWS
Puerto Rico News – pr-us.org – News and Reviews in English and Spanish 3:25 AM 11/7/2017 – Latest Posts Posts on G+ from mikenova (2 sites) Public RSS-Feed of Mike Nova. Created with the PIXELMECHANICS ‘GPlusRSS-Webtool’ at :...
» How Hurricanes have affected the Puerto Rico status discussion
05/11/17 09:12 from PR Journal
» FBI reportedly investigating Whitefish Energy's Puerto Rico power contract
05/11/17 09:08 from PUERTO RICO NEWS
FBI reportedly investigating Whitefish Energy's Puerto Rico power contract Puerto Rico, lost in limbo - The Week Magazine Puerto Rican statehood is necessary for hurricane damage and debt to be resolved - The Wellesley News Statehood For...
» Puerto Rico News: 7:09 PM 11/2/2017 - Exclusive: Trump agrees to pic...
02/11/17 20:10 from PR Journal
» 7:09 PM 11/2/2017 - Exclusive: Trump agrees to pick up 90 percent of Puerto Rico rebuilding costs
02/11/17 20:09 from PUERTO RICO NEWS
Exclusive: Trump agrees to pick up 90 percent of Puerto Rico rebuilding costs Thursday November 2 nd , 2017 at 7:05 PM 1 Share November 2, 2017 / 5:48 PM / Updated an hour ago WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on ...
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» Puerto Rico says it's scrapping $300M Whitefish contract
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Puerto Rico says it's scrapping $300M Whitefish contract By DANICA COTO 18:03 Puerto Rico says it's scrapping $300M Whitefish contract Today, October 29th 18:03 · By DANICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The head of Pue...
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» 6:18 PM 10/29/2017 - Puerto Rico's governor seeks to cancel $300M Whitefish contract
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Puerto Rico's governor seeks to cancel $300M Whitefish contract Sunday October 29 th , 2017 at 6:16 PM Stars And Stripes 1 Share Puerto Rico's governor on Sunday demanded that the board of the island's power company cancel th...
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» 4:26 PM 10/27/2017 - Powerless Puerto Rico - The New York Times
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» 1:31 PM 10/27/2017 - Lawmakers demand investigation into no-bid contract between Puerto Rico and Trump-connected company
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ThinkProgress Lawmakers demand investigation into no-bid contract between Puerto Rico and Trump -connected company ThinkProgress Whitefish Energy will get paid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
» 1:03 PM 10/27/2017 - FEMA Disavows Puerto Rico Power Contract Amid Investigations
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The Hill FEMA has 'significant concerns' with Puerto Rico's $300m power deal The Hill The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sounding an alarm over Puerto Rico's $300 million contract with a small Montana company to restore po...
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» 7:10 AM 10/27/2017 - Puerto Rico's Gov. Rosselló orders audit of Whitefish contract to fix power grid
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» 7:08 AM 10/27/2017 - Puerto Rico residents fleeing to Florida after Hurricane Maria
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» A River Runs Through It: Sacramento's Amazonian Pitch For Amazon's Second Headquarters
20/10/17 18:25 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
If Amazon decides to make the move to Northern California, it may find the opportunity to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our times. A river will run through it -- like many cities, including Sacramento -- but this river will be ...
» 11:37 AM 10/16/2017 - Trump has badly undercut his own administration on Puerto Rico - Washington Post
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» 6:24 AM 10/16/2017 - CNN’s YouTube Videos: Leading Democrat calls for Puerto Rico water investigation after CNN report - by mikenova
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» The Making Of A Young Latino VC: Meet Rami Reyes
10/10/17 12:55 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
After managing successful investments and exits in companies such as Facebook, Yelp, and Marketshare, a few leaders at Elevation went on to launch a new firm, NextEquity Partners, which focuses on companies entering their growth stage. R...
» The Biggest Reason Businesses Care About Story In The Digital Age (It's About Solving Problems)
30/09/17 19:07 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
The three-part structure of story -- quest, conflict, resolution -- follows the solutions-based logic of selling that organizations of all kinds must embrace. In fact, organizations that take the time to study each of these three fundame...
» MyKronoz: It's Time To Rethink The Smartwatch
30/08/17 17:23 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
MyKronoz -- a Swiss company -- is about to launch a hybrid smartwatch in the US called ZeTime, and for at least three reasons the timing feels right.
» Veryfier: A Startup Makes Room For Experts In The Gig Economy
28/08/17 11:00 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
With Veryfier -- now in beta on iOS -- you can find a local LA car enthusiast to look under the hood, kick the tires and take the car for a spin. If successful, it could be the harbinger of a new kind of gig economy,one where doing what ...
» The Digital Storyboard: How To Tell Your Company's Story With A Thousand Voices
17/08/17 12:09 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
There’s an emerging approach to collective storytelling that not only aims for scale, but that also is suited to leveraging technology -- some simple, some advanced -- for helping to scale its reach even further.
» Can Swarm Fund Help The Cryptocurrency Market Finally Enter The Mainstream?
16/08/17 15:43 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
I thought about Geoffrey Moore's "Crossing The Chasm" when pondering the pitch of a new organization in the cryptocurrency market: Swarm Fund, which is holding an independent coin offering (ICO) on September 7. Swarm has the mission of h...
» Storytech: Three Ways To Test Your Big Idea Before Spending Big Bucks Promoting It
10/08/17 20:32 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
In my work with clients over the past few years, I’ve been taking stock of several approaches that marketers increasingly are taking to provide themselves with checks and balances to their storytelling. In this article, I look at surveys...
» Eleven Things You Should Know About Storytelling, Humanity's Greatest But Most Dangerous Tool
30/07/17 13:38 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
The top eleven things that people should know about storytelling, whether or not they are communication professionals. In the age of big content and fake news, we all need to become more story literate.
» 'Go North, Young Startup': Silicon Valley Might Be Converging With Sacramento
23/07/17 11:46 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
If we reimagine Silicon Valley's borders -- and stretch them to include our northern neighbors and everyone in between -- things could get better if not just more interesting. There are economic, technological, and political dimensions t...
» This Is Your Brain On Storytelling: The Chemistry Of Modern Communication
21/07/17 11:52 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
The science of storytelling is founded on an understanding of how brain chemistry can be used -- for both good and evil -- to change human behavior. A brief essay on what we know, and why we should be concerned.
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» The Modern Marketer's Burden: Understanding The Ethical Challenges Of Storytelling
14/07/17 17:01 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Part three in an ongoing curriculum on the art, science, and ethics of storytelling.
» Latino Group Bets On Big Data To Accelerate Diversity Across Silicon Valley
12/07/17 14:26 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Working with a firm called CulturIntel, the scorecard's embrace of big data is a nice Silicon Valley spin on the carrot and stick. In fact, HMG’s big carrot is big data. What people say in a survey is often different from what they will ...
» Why You Should Study Storytelling In The Age Of Big Content And Fake News
10/07/17 18:50 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
In the age of "big content and fake news," civic and commercial leaders need to understand the art and science of story. Story matters -- perhaps more than ever -- and there are at least three reasons why.
» Storytech: A Curriculum For Leadership In The Age Of 'Big Content'
05/07/17 12:02 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
In July, I will be posting an online curriculum on modern communications - in the form of a series of blog posts - in the age of 'Big Content'. The mission: to level the playing field for both commercial and civic leaders who are more ch...
» Why 'Tech Shaming' Doesn't Work (Besides The Fact That It's Wrong)
21/05/17 21:16 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
"Tech shaming": I did some research last week and found a raft of articles describing what the phrase means to a range of populations and the impact it has had with them. I came to a quick conclusion: tech shaming is wrong, but the reaso...
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» News Reviews and Opinions: 8:22 AM 5/17/2017 - The James Comey memo is an exi...
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» Why Marketers Need To Study The Art And Tech of Conflict Resolution
14/05/17 15:37 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
On the day after the 2016 election, I had the good fortune of having to prepare for a guest lecture at SF State. It's been more than six months, so I've had ample time to reflect more on what actually happened and how that might impact t...
» A Washingtonian Asks Silicon Valley Latinos: 'Please Tell Your Stories'
06/05/17 12:42 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
I got an email from my friend Maritza Huerta that Mickey Ibarra, an iconic DC-based community leader, was coming to Silicon Valley to keynote at the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit at Stanford University, an annual gathering of l...
» Puerto Rico Activities For This Weekend
05/05/17 04:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Friday, May 5 Playarte Nights Boardriders Surf Bar holds this arts and culture event the first Friday of every month at La Pared beach. Live music, artisans and other presentations. Where: La Pared beach, Herminio Diaz Navarro Street, Lu...
» Puerto Rico News Digest For May 3, 2017
03/05/17 12:47 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
BANKRUPTCY! GOVERNOR SAYS PR TO SEEK TITLE III PROTECTION Governor Ricardo Rosselló announced at a press conference this morning that he has notified the Fiscal Control Board of the intention of the Puerto Rican government to trigg...
» Puerto Rico News Digest For May 1, 2017
01/05/17 18:39 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
MAY DAY! ENRAGED PROTESTERS VENT THEIR ANGER Photo by @Tatymailine As part of the massive general strike which was called for May 1st, scores of citizens took to to the streets across Puerto Rico today -- mainly in the San Ju...
» Sacramento Bets On Women To Help Lead The Tech Economy
30/04/17 15:59 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
FourthWave aims to close the access-to-capital gap for women, just like organizations such as the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative -- an organization I've written about several times -- aim to close the gap for Latinos. It's a...
» Puerto Rico News Videos
30/04/17 09:46 from PR Journal
» Por segundo día consecutivo, Ricardo Rosselló Nevares emitió un mensaje al Pa... Por segundo día consecutivo, Ricardo Rosselló Nevares emitió un mensaje al Pa... Por segundo día consecutivo, Ricardo Rosselló Nevares emitió un mensaje al País, en esta ocas
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» Puerto Rico Statehood In The Age of Trump
26/04/17 06:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Commentary Rosa Bravo Originally published March 8, 2017 The cause of Puerto Rican statehood, already battered by the island's enormous economic crisis, has run into a new obstacle: the election of Donald Trump as President. While the Pr...
» Individual Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking
25/04/17 05:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
US Attorney's Office, San Juan Press Release April 22, 2017 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Yesterday, after a two day trial, a jury found Luciano Mendoza-Garcia guilty of drug trafficking charges, announced United States Attor...
» Puerto Rico News Digest For April 24, 2017
24/04/17 10:29 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
PONCE COP DIES AFTER SHOOTING From Officer.com : "A Puerto Rico police officer succumbed Wednesday of injuries he sustained in a shooting Sunday. Agent Benjamín De los Santos-Barbosa and three other officers attempted to stop a vehicle w...
» Puerto Rico Events For This Weekend
21/04/17 06:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Friday, April 21 Carolina Gallery Nights Enjoy a night of cultural expression with live music, art and the best of local gastronomy. Featuring the exposition "Entre Medios" by the students of the Carolina School of Fine Arts. Where: Plaz...
» A Latino From Texas Makes His Mark On Silicon Valley
19/04/17 18:12 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Last month, at SxSW, I got the opportunity to meet with Mark Madrid, who was then the CEO of the Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which I have heard is one of the most successful Hispanic chambers in the nation.
» Puerto Rico News Digest For April 17, 2017
17/04/17 10:42 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
FEDS WANT COMMONWEALTH IN STATUS REFERENDUM From Caribbean Business: "Including the commonwealth in the June 11 political-status plebiscite, as demanded by the U.S. Justice Department, has affected work procedures for the Puerto Rico Sta...
» A Latino Is Called To Help The Tech-Sun Rise In Arizona
16/04/17 22:50 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
What’s perhaps most noteworthy is that Remy’s brand is that of a fire-starter in the mainstream startup world, and who just so happens to be Latino. This is an opportunity for a major academic institution for the state of Arizona to reim...
» 26 Individuals Indicted For Smuggling Cocaine Through The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
13/04/17 06:30 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
US Attorney's Office San Juan Press Release Defendants face a narcotics and money laundering forfeiture allegation of 4 million dollars SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On April 10, 2017, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico return...
» Is Independence Imminent For Puerto Rico?
11/04/17 09:55 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Commentary Rosa Bravo Originally published January 12, 2016 I am proud of my United States citizenship and I have long supported the idea of statehood for Puerto Rico. But at this point, even I have to admit that my home island becoming ...
» Fraticelli Trucking Guilty Of Illegally Transporting Radioactive Material
06/04/17 05:30 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
US Attorney's Office San Juan Press Release SAN JUAN, P.R. – On April 4, 2017, Fraticelli Trucking Company Inc. entered a guilty plea to one count of illegally transporting certain highly radioactive material in violation of Title 49, Un...
» Visiting The El Yunque Rainforest
04/04/17 06:30 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Feature Bill Alvarez The only honest-to-goodness tropical rainforest under the United States flag is located in eastern Puerto Rico, mostly in the town of Rio Grande. To get to it from San Juan, take Highway 26 east, and then exit onto P...
» Puerto Rico News Digest For April 1, 2017
01/04/17 07:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
REGGAETON TAX PROPOSED TO PAY DEBT The head of Puerto Rico's internal revenue agency ("Hacienda"), Raúl Maldonado Gautier, proposed today the imposition of a tax on all reggaetón music purchases and public performances as a way to help t...
» Man Sentenced For Sex Trafficking Of Children
30/03/17 06:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
US Attorney's Office San Juan Press Release SAN JUAN, P.R. – United States District Court Judge Francisco A. Be- sosa sentenced José Luis Otero-Otero to 210 months (17 years and 6 mo- nths) in prison followed by 10 years of supervised re...
» How A Puerto Rican Startup Rose At SxSW With A Novel Healthtech Solution
28/03/17 19:36 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Out of the emerging tech ecosystem in Puerto Rico comes Abartys Health, a startup with an idea for fixing US healthcare. The company took top prize at a SxSW competition with a platform for making at least one player in healthcare more e...
» Pervert To Be Sent To Prison For Child Porn
28/03/17 06:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
US Attorney's Office San Juan Press Release Thirty-Seven Year-Old Man Found Guilty Of Possession Of Child Pornography SAN JUAN, P.R. – After a three-day jury trial and four hours of delibe- ration, Joed Torres-Monge was found guilt...
» USA Beats PR In World Baseball Final
23/03/17 09:52 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Los Angeles (PRM) -- After an undefeated streak marked by some nerve- wracking games, the Puerto Rican team fell to Team USA 8 to 0 in the to- urnament final last night, missing its shot at Puerto Rico's first ever World Baseball Classic...
» Six Awful Pro-Wrestling Deaths
21/03/17 06:30 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Feature by Pedro L. Vega Pro-wrestlers dying young or in sketchy circumstances is sadly not uncommon. Many pro-wrestlers, managers and valets over the years have died before their time, mostly from drug overdoses or health complicat...
» Austerity Doesn't Work
16/03/17 07:30 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Commentary W.A. Delgado When a nation or jurisdiction runs into problems with debt, the pres- cription usually recommended by the banks, investors, hedge fund managers and rich lender governments is usually the same: cut costs by slashin...
» Enough Is Enough: Kill The Criminals
14/03/17 08:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Commentary by Pedro L. Vega Puerto Rico's murder rate, after a dip in 2015, has been rising again since last year, when it hit 20 homicides per 100,00 people. While this rate is st- ill below that of insane hellholes like El Salvador, Ho...
» Some Activities for This Weekend
10/03/17 17:44 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
Friday, March 10 Refresh Woman Expo -- All weekend at Plaza Las Americas Mall, San Juan. Free admission. Info . Saturday, March 11 We The Future Festival -- Live music by Zedd, Cultura Profetica, DJ Snake and others. Roberto Clemente Fai...
» Puerto Rico News Digest For March 9, 2017
09/03/17 06:00 from The Puerto Rico Monitor
BOARD TO GOV: PR IS NEARLY BROKE From The Washington Post: "A federal control board warned on Wednesday that Puerto Rico’s govern- ment needs to take “major emergency actions” to avoid shutting down be- cause its cash flow is critically ...
» How Mexico Found Its Voice At SxSW
07/03/17 22:58 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
It was less than two years ago that a couple of organizations approached Guttierez with a simple yet audacious idea: use the city-owned Mexican American Cultural Center -- a magnificent modern downtown structure in walking distance to mo...
» Twitter Alums Look To Wag The Long Tail Of Cancer Risk Detection
27/02/17 13:58 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
I had just met with co-founder Othman Laraki and others on his team to discuss the opportunities and challenges for wagging the long tail of the $21 billion genetic-testing market.
» Stanford Study: Three Things You Need To Know About Latino Entrepreneurs
13/02/17 18:12 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
A recent study by the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI) -- a joint collaboration between the Stanford Business School and the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) -- reported three facts that will be interesting for fun...
» #ElPlanMIRE: cual es el proposito de la Junta de Gobierno y el Cacique
28/01/17 00:30 from Conservative News and Views on Puerto Rico
Durante el proceso de desarrollar el plan MIRE para independencia de Puerto Rico, me han preguntado en varias ocasiones, ‘cuál es el propósito de la Junta de Gobierno y el Cacique. Muchos han levantado reservaciones a la idea de t...
» BORRADOR: Constitucion de MIRE de 2017
21/01/17 13:34 from Conservative News and Views on Puerto Rico
Abajo encontraras el borrador de la constitucion completa propuesto por MIRE el movimiento independentista republicano para ser incluido como opcion en el plebicito de 2017. De adquirir el mayor numero de votos en el plebicito etrara en...
» #MIRE Articulo I: Establecimiento de la Republica
10/01/17 13:16 from Conservative News and Views on Puerto Rico
Aqui se encuentra el Articulo I de la constitucion propuesta por MIRE, el movimiento independentista Republicano. Basado en la constitucion del ELA y cambiado para inlcuir las propuestas de MIRE. ARTICULO I Establecimiento de la Republic...
» #MIRE: Preambulo de la constitucion propuesta
10/01/17 13:13 from Conservative News and Views on Puerto Rico
Con la mira al plebicito de este año (2017) el Movimiento Independentista Republicano ha iniciado una serie de propuestas para ser incluido en el plebicito. ‘El Plan MIRE’ es para independencia capitalista, con gobierno limi...
» #MIRE Articulo II: Derechos y Responsabilidades
10/01/17 13:06 from Conservative News and Views on Puerto Rico
Continuando la presentacion de la constiucion propuesta bajo ‘El Plan MIRE’ para independencia capitalista para Puerto Rico; abajo encontraran el Articulo II de la constitucion interina de ganar en plebicito ‘El Plan MI...
» Se revela la Collector's Edition de Mafia 3
01/01/17 16:10 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Con el lanzamiento de Mafia III en octubre, 2K Games y Hanger 13 han presentado la edición de...
» The Intel Insider With The Outsider's Perspective
27/12/16 18:30 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
In thislast week of 2016, a year in which I met many great people, I'll be writing short posts about some of mymost memorable encounters. Today: my introduction earlier this Fall to Rosalind Hudnell, Vice Presidentof Worldwide Corporate ...
» The Ghost Of Social Media's Christmas Past: On The 50th Anniversary Of 'Blow-up'
20/12/16 22:11 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
As a gift to my social media friends this holiday season, I am offering the results of an investigation into life lessons that can be drawn from the three films. I conducted the investigation in my living room.
» Pierluisi Announces Release of Report by Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico
20/12/16 01:00 from Res. Comm. Pedro Pierluisi - Representing the At Large District of PUERTO RICO
San Juan, Puerto Rico —Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi announced today that the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico has released its final report . The Task Force was established by Section 409 of the Puerto...
» Final Report of Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico
20/12/16 01:00 from Res. Comm. Pedro Pierluisi - Representing the At Large District of PUERTO RICO
View the Final Report here: Final Report of Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico
» Meet The Man Who Wants To Build The Uber Of Sales Reps
14/12/16 14:49 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
As a marketing consultant, I'm often privy to the challenges my clients have with sales. Reason: the two disciplines are converging rapidly, largely due to a phenomenon called inbound marketing. With the emergence of companies like Hubsp...
» #MIRE Blog update: videos coming!
10/12/16 14:58 from Conservative News and Views on Puerto Rico
It has been sometime since I’ve updated the blog. With the passing of the deadline to acquire the needed signatures for our original effort to create an independent country in Puerto Rico I’ve taken some time to evaluate wha...
» Should Silicon Valley Latino Business Leaders Launch A National Federation?
07/12/16 20:49 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Last Thursday, I found myself in a difficult time crunch. I had a small fire to put out (a client matter), but realized I had committed to not one but two different Latino business events that would make my day unmanageable. To deal with...
» Stanford-Supported Initiative Continues To Bet On Latino-Owned Businesses
20/11/16 15:51 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
It's often been said that there are two ways a minority group in the US can expand its influence: (1) civically, by organizing itself for social and political impact; or (2) commercially, by organizing itself for economic impact. If you ...
» Stephen Merchant será Caliban en Logan
17/11/16 21:10 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Demasiado maquillaje blanco. El mutante que tiene la habilidad de encontrar a sus similares estará...
» After Years of Efforts by Pierluisi, Federal Government Takes Administrative Action to Increase Reimbursement Rates for Puerto Rico Physicians Under Medicare
03/11/16 14:02 from Res. Comm. Pedro Pierluisi - Representing the At Large District of PUERTO RICO
San Juan, Puerto Rico —Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi announced today that, after years of efforts by him and others, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule that will meaningfully increase reimbu...
» El director de James Bond está en negociaciones para la adaptación live-action de James and the Giant Peach
26/10/16 15:40 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Sam Mendes se encuentra en negociaciones para estar al mando de la siguiente película de Disney.
» Confronting Zika is A Job for Everyone
24/10/16 17:57 from Politic365 » Search Results » puerto rico
By Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, EVP and Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Inc. The word “Zika” has burst into the national consciousness as a serious emerging threat to public health. The Zika virus is typically transmitted by the bite of a mosquit...
» No todas las reviews de gadgets son iguales ni merecen la misma atención
18/10/16 19:40 from Metro - Últimas noticias
En algunos rincones de la web, las pruebas de dispositivos cuentan con elementos salvajes que no...
» Busca un botón de inicio de iPhone en su pantalla si se rompe el físico
18/10/16 19:30 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Si tu adorado botón principal se arruinó, aparecerá un orbe brillante abajo del display.
» Millennial, se parte del último debate presidencial
18/10/16 15:58 from Metro - Últimas noticias
El debate se realizará mañana, miércoles.
» Este engaño viral en Facebook se está haciendo tendencia
18/10/16 15:30 from Metro - Últimas noticias
No se dejen engañar, usuarios de Facebook.
» Autoridades buscan hombre por asesinato de mujer en Bayamón
18/10/16 15:19 from Metro - Últimas noticias
La mujer, quien fue asesinada en marzo pasado, fue hallada con una rosa plástica sobre su cuerpo.
» Habrá un show de Candy Crush en CBS
18/10/16 15:09 from Metro - Últimas noticias
¿Dulce? La franquicia del videojuego móvil ahora se transportará a la televisión con un show de una...
» Maestro de San Lorenzo no regresará mañana a su trabajo
18/10/16 15:06 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Pidió tiempo para poder volver a sus labores
» Hija de Chayanne conquista Instagram con su belleza
18/10/16 15:02 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Meses atrás Chayanne y su hija Isadora llamaron la atención al bailar "Tiempo de Vals" juntos....
» Goldberg regresa a WWE después de 12 años
18/10/16 14:46 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Tuvieron que pasar 12 años para que el legendario luchador volviera a los cuadriláteros de la...
» Buscan empleado de 'fast food' desaparecido en San Juan
18/10/16 14:38 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Pidió permiso a su supervisor para retirarse antes de terminar su jornada de trabajo y no llegó a...
» Una baja con el arma más pequeña de Battlefield 1
18/10/16 14:30 from Metro - Últimas noticias
No, el tamaño no importa. ¿Es posible realizar una baja con la Kolibri de Battlefield 1? Aquí la...
» Salud regalará certificaciones de consumo de cannabis medicinal
18/10/16 14:29 from Metro - Últimas noticias
La agencia otorgará la tarjeta de forma gratuita a los primeros 100 pacientes.
» Qualcomm anuncia su primer módem 5G
18/10/16 14:10 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Esperen un minuto. El 5G aún no existe. Entonces, ¿cómo es que Qualcomm tiene un módem para eso?
» La civilización probablemente no sobrevirá sin la minería espacial
18/10/16 13:49 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Hablamos con Chris Lewicki, CEO de Planetary Resources, sobre prospección y minería de asteroides.
» Los Deals with Gold de la semana (octubre 18, 2016)
18/10/16 13:47 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Esta semana: autos y Lara Croft. Conoce los títulos que se encuentran con descuento esta semana en...
» Nvidia revela sus GPUs GeForce GTX 1050
18/10/16 13:44 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Se espera que tanto la 1050 y 1050 Ti lleguen a tiendas esta semana.
» Emiten advertencia de inundaciones para diez pueblos
18/10/16 13:27 from Metro - Últimas noticias
Estará vigente hasta las 2:45 de la tarde de hoy.
» President Obama Commutes the Sentences of Another 102 Prisoners
06/10/16 17:59 from Politic365 » Search Results » puerto rico
Total 774. Today, President Obama commuted the sentences of another 102 federal inmates. Many of the sentences shortened are those involved in nonviolent drug offenses. So far, President Obama has commuted the sentences of 774 people. Ov...
» The Making Of A Puerto Rican Mobilizer (Part III Of 'Lost And Found In Old San Juan')
03/10/16 17:35 from Giovanni Rodriguez - #TheCause - Forbes
Like most stories about entrepreneurs -- regardless of where they are from -- this one begins with evidence of the entrepreneur’s drive.
» Does Puerto Rico Need a New 936?
28/09/16 17:21 from Puerto Rico Report
Some of the proposals for Puerto Rico’s economic recovery plan include programs reminiscent of Section 936 of the Internal Revenue Code, a special tax break... Read More The post Does Puerto Rico Need a New 936? appeared first on P...
» Pierluisi Announces $34 Million in Federal Funds for Six Puerto Rico Universities
27/09/16 15:04 from Res. Comm. Pedro Pierluisi - Representing the At Large District of PUERTO RICO
Washington, DC —Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a total of $34 million in federal funding, to be provided annually over the next five years, to assist students at si...
» Puerto Rico Lags Behind Many States in Per Capita Federal Spending
27/09/16 02:56 from Puerto Rico Report
One of the most persistent myths about Puerto Rico is that it receives damaging amounts of federal funding. Sometimes this is presented as a claim... Read More The post Puerto Rico Lags Behind Many States in Per Capita Federal Spending a...
» Census Bureau Reports Household Income Rising in States, Dropping in Puerto Rico
26/09/16 20:54 from Puerto Rico Report
The Census Bureau has released the 2015 American Community Survey for Puerto Rico. The “Puerto Rico Community Survey” Census includes data on the incomes of... Read More The post Census Bureau Reports Household Income Rising in States, ...
» Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico Announces First Meeting
26/09/16 19:28 from Puerto Rico Report
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico has announced that its first meeting will be held the Friday, September 30th in New York to... Read More The post Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico Annou...
» Policy Center Says Medicaid Funding Critical to Remedying Puerto Rico’s Budgetary and Economic Problems.
22/09/16 17:13 from Puerto Rico Report
Puerto Rico receives much less federal healthcare assistance as a territory than it would as a state. Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner and other members of... Read More The post Policy Center Says Medicaid Funding Critical to Re...
» Pierluisi Announces that Bill to Fund Federal Government Includes At Least $126 Million for Puerto Rico and Other U.S. Territories
22/09/16 01:00 from Res. Comm. Pedro Pierluisi - Representing the At Large District of PUERTO RICO
Washington, DC —Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi announced today that a bill to fund the federal government until December 9th—known as a Continuing Resolution—includes $1.1 billion in funding to help prevent and respond to the Zika...
» Economists Say Extending Tax Credits to Puerto Rico Would Stimulate Economy
20/09/16 22:05 from Puerto Rico Report
Puerto Rico does not have equal access to tax credits designed to support low income working families, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the... Read More The post Economists Say Extending Tax Credits to Puerto Rico Would Stimula...
» Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico Releases Status Update
19/09/16 18:22 from Puerto Rico Report
The Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, which was created under a mandate from the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA),... Read More The post Congressional Task Force on Economi...
» ‘Plan Colombia’: How Washington learned to love Latin American intervention again
18/09/16 21:04 from The Americas News: News and Headlines from Canada, South America & More - The Washington Post
The U.S. security program didn’t halt drugs. But it’s credited with helping end a long war.
» Outside Rio’s Paralympics, Brazil’s disabled battle to be seen
18/09/16 07:18 from The Americas News: News and Headlines from Canada, South America & More - The Washington Post
Despite 24 percent of Brazilians living with a disability, access for them leaves much to be desired.