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Monllor Capital Partners LLC Launches Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP, a Tax Advantaged ESG Focused Private Equity Fund

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monllor Capital Partners LLC (MCP), a minority owned alternative asset management and advisory firm based in San Juan Puerto Rico, announced today that it is accepting commitments from accredited investors for the Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP (PROZ) a taxed-advantaged private equity fund focused on ESG investing in Puerto Rico Opportunity Zones.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monllor Capital Partners LLC (MCP), a minority owned alternative asset management and advisory firm based in San Juan Puerto Rico, announced today that it is accepting commitments from accredited investors for the Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP (PROZ) a taxed-advantaged private equity fund focused on ESG investing in Puerto Rico Opportunity Zones.
  • As general partner, MCP organized the Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP, a qualified Opportunity Zone fund.
  • About Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP
    Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone Fund, LP (PROZ) is a tax-advantaged private equity fund focused on ESG investing in Puerto Rico.
  • By only investing in Puerto Rico Opportunity Zones, PROZ will allow Puerto Rico resident taxpayers to benefit from the Puerto Rico Opportunity Zone tax benefits.

Statistics of International Tourism to Dominican Republic Show the Country's Recovery

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic (MITUR)revealed positive data regarding the recovery of international tourism to the Caribbean destination.

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  • SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic (MITUR)revealed positive data regarding the recovery of international tourism to the Caribbean destination.
  • "The March 2021 rebound in international tourism to Dominican Republic is a clear sign that our reactivation strategy is being successful.
  • With eight international airports and nine distinct ecological zones, it has never been more accessible or appealing to explore Dominican Republic.
  • To learn more and begin planning your trip, visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism's official website at https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/ .

HughesNet in Puerto Rico Expands to Serve Increased Demand for Broadband

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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The capacity increase on the existing Hughes 63 West satellite payload will enhance the customer experience for current HughesNet customers across Puerto Rico and enable Hughes to serve even more customers on the island with affordable, reliable Internet access.

Key Points: 
  • The capacity increase on the existing Hughes 63 West satellite payload will enhance the customer experience for current HughesNet customers across Puerto Rico and enable Hughes to serve even more customers on the island with affordable, reliable Internet access.
  • "Due to the pandemic and recent natural disasters, the people of Puerto Rico understand the value of being connected," said Peter Gulla, senior vice president, Hughes.
  • Hughes continuously innovates to better serve its customers and connect more people to the Internet, as evidenced by these latest capacity enhancements in Puerto Rico.
  • For more information about HughesNet in Puerto Rico, visit www.hughesnet.com/pr .

Discover Puerto Rico Shares Key Takeaways From Industry Leaders Following Virtual Panel On Lessons In Crisis And Recovery

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover Puerto Rico , the Island's Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), held a virtual panel on "Lessons in Crisis and Recovery" yesterday, March 31, with local Puerto Rican journalist and broadcast personality, Armando Valds Prieto, moderating the discussion.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover Puerto Rico , the Island's Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), held a virtual panel on "Lessons in Crisis and Recovery" yesterday, March 31, with local Puerto Rican journalist and broadcast personality, Armando Valds Prieto, moderating the discussion.
  • Key themes shared by the panelists included the importance of crisis preparedness, with scenario planning as a critical tactic implemented by CLIA, Marriott International and Discover Puerto Rico.
  • The virtual panel recording will be available for public access on the Discover Puerto Rico YouTube and Industry Portal starting Friday, April 2.
  • Discover Puerto Rico is a newly established private, not for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination.

Breaking the Shackles of History: Coro to Democratize Access to Gold in Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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(OTCQB: CGLO) announced today that its subsidiary Coro Corp., was granted a U.S. Money Transmitter license in Puerto Rico.

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  • (OTCQB: CGLO) announced today that its subsidiary Coro Corp., was granted a U.S. Money Transmitter license in Puerto Rico.
  • Coro Global is a Florida-based fintech on a mission to support people in understanding the value of using gold as resilient money.
  • Coro democratizes access to gold aiming to lead towards better social cooperation and a more sustainable world.
  • The new license authorizes Coro to transmit currency, monetary value, or payment instruments within Puerto Rico, as well as from Puerto Rico to other jurisdictions.

Riiid Labs signs USD three million contract with Latin American education leaders Grupo INICIE and Casa Grande to deliver personalized AI-powered learning

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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One partnership is with Grupo INICIE , one of the largest technology solutions providers for education in Brazil, and another is with Casa Grande , the largest education company in Colombia and Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • One partnership is with Grupo INICIE , one of the largest technology solutions providers for education in Brazil, and another is with Casa Grande , the largest education company in Colombia and Puerto Rico.
  • Riiid, based in South Korea, continues to partner with global leaders in education to create better learning experiences in the fastest, most efficient way.
  • Riiid and Casa Grande, meanwhile, will also introduce a formative learning solution for Puerto Rico in the near future.
  • Riiid ( www.riiid.co ) is a global leader in AI solutions for education, backed by more than $70 million (USD) in funding.

Gamaliel Malavé, Owner of The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, Recognized with Growth Coach's International Innovation Award

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Gamaliel Malav, the owner of The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, has been recognized with the company's Innovation Award.

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  • GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Growth Coach, the international business and sales coaching franchise, is pleased to announce that Gamaliel Malav, the owner of The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, has been recognized with the company's Innovation Award.
  • "Gamaliel has survived hurricanes, earthquakes and COVID-19 to become one of our top coaches in the Growth Coach network around the world.
  • That approach earned him many new clients and propelled him to new heights in 2020," Growth Coach President Lisa Hudson said.
  • For additional information about The Growth Coach of Puerto Rico, call 787-247-7489, email [email protected] or visit http://www.thegrowthcoachpr.com/ .

NHPF Survey: Owners of 100,000+ Units of Multi-Family Affordable Housing Provide Pandemic Picture One Year Into Lockdown

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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This survey of affordable housing owners representing 104,112 units in 49 states, The District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico was conducted by SAHF (Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future) the week of March 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • This survey of affordable housing owners representing 104,112 units in 49 states, The District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico was conducted by SAHF (Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future) the week of March 1, 2021.
  • The survey also uncovered concern about reputation management as property owners coped with reports of Covid at facilities with at-risk populations.
  • Others expressed concern at the need to cut back critical on-site resident services out of safety concerns during the pandemic.
  • 100% of owners queried find that the number one renter concern during the pandemic has been the inability to see family and friends.

Maritere R. Bellas New Children's Book I Have A Secret/Tengo Un Secreto Offers Hope And Inspiration For Bilingual Families And Young Readers

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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Maritere's story offers a valuable tool for families raising bilingual children that may struggle with preserving their native language at home.

Key Points: 
  • Maritere's story offers a valuable tool for families raising bilingual children that may struggle with preserving their native language at home.
  • Maritere writes from personal experience as a parent who has raised two children speaking two languages and sharing three cultures.
  • Maritere R. Bellas combined her passion for writing and her devotion to motherhood to create a diverse platform of resources for parents looking to raise bilingual, multilingual and multicultural children.
  • Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she lives in Southern California, where she writes, plays tennis and enjoys cooking.

Surety One, Inc. CEO Gifts Frequent Flier Miles to Social Good

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chief Executive Officer of Surety One, Inc., Constantin Poindexter has this week transferred one quarter of one million frequent flier miles to the "AA Miles for Social Good" program.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Chief Executive Officer of Surety One, Inc., Constantin Poindexter has this week transferred one quarter of one million frequent flier miles to the "AA Miles for Social Good" program.
  • The benefit of the mileage package is spread among the program facilitator's preferred charities which support humanitarian efforts, feeding the hungry and disaster response.
  • The American Airlines Social Good program reserves all rights to the disbursement of mileage gifts however there are three organizations that enjoy partner agreements with the social good project.
  • Surety One, Inc. is an international insurance intermediary domiciled in Puerto Rico, licensed nationwide, in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic.