Index of Puerto Rico-related articles

U.S. Supreme Court Vacates Puerto Rico Court Decision that Threatened Church, Religious Freedom

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Monday, February 24, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it has vacated a decision by the Puerto Rico Supreme Court that overrides the long-standing structure of Catholic churches and schools.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it has vacated a decision by the Puerto Rico Supreme Court that overrides the long-standing structure of Catholic churches and schools.
  • On behalf of two Catholic schools, First Liberty Institute urged the Court to hear the petition filed by the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • The Supreme Courts decision is an important step towards protecting religious liberty in Puerto Rico.
  • Instead, the court deemed all Catholic entities in Puerto Rico jointly liable for claims against the Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church in Puerto Rico, an entity that doesnt exist.

GenTrust to Open Investment Advisory Office in Puerto Rico

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Friday, December 13, 2019
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GenTrust, an investment advisory firm with a fiduciary duty to its clients, has furthered their commitment to serve Puerto Rico with the launch of an office in San Juan.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GenTrust, an investment advisory firm with a fiduciary duty to its clients, has furthered their commitment to serve Puerto Rico with the launch of an office in San Juan.
  • "Our team has more than two decades of experience servicing Puerto Rican institutions and clients," said George Prez, Founding Principal of GenTrust.
  • "It was natural for us to open an office in Puerto Rico given our thorough understanding of the economic and developmental needs of the region.
  • The new office, which is located in the El Caribe office building, will be led by Elena Hernndez, Principal of GenTrust Puerto Rico and Wealth Advisor.

Puerto Rico Tourism Company welcomes Tropic Ocean Airways' Seaplanes

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Saturday, October 5, 2019
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), Carla Campos, welcomed Tropic Ocean Airways to Puerto Rico during a round table with the press held today in Baha Urbana.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (CTPR), Carla Campos, welcomed Tropic Ocean Airways to Puerto Rico during a round table with the press held today in Baha Urbana.
  • In addition, the airline will offer charter flights, sightseeing and day trip excursions from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • "At the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, we welcome Tropic Ocean Airways to the Island, as they begin the first stage of operations in Puerto Rico with an aircraft that will use San Juan as its base port, but will have the ability to take off and land anywhere on the Island, whether by sea or land," said Campos.
  • Tropic Ocean Airways is the recipient of the highly coveted ARGUS Gold rating for safety and has five-star customer service rating on TripAdvisor.

Resilient Power Puerto Rico (RPPR),a Puerto Rico-based nonprofit organization, marks two years since its founding in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resilient Power Puerto Rico(RPPR),aPuerto Rico-based nonprofit organization, marks two years since its founding in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria(September 20, 2017).

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  • San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Resilient Power Puerto Rico(RPPR),aPuerto Rico-based nonprofit organization, marks two years since its founding in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria(September 20, 2017).
  • Through their generosity, both financial and personal, weve beencapable of strengthening30communities capacities to respond to climate change.
  • RPPR envisionsarobust, diverse and inclusive renewable energy sector, where the tools and resources for the development of renewable energymicrogridsare available for the benefit ofallcommunities across Puerto Rico.
  • Resilient Power Puerto Rico (RPPR) is an independent nonprofit founded in 2017 - in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

A Legacy Of Tradition Lives On With The Grand Reopening Of El San Juan Hotel On December 14, 2018

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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"El San Juan Hotel has been an important partner over the past year," says Carla Campos, Puerto Rico Tourism Company's executive director.

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  • "El San Juan Hotel has been an important partner over the past year," says Carla Campos, Puerto Rico Tourism Company's executive director.
  • Chandelier Bar is legendary in Puerto Rico and strongly associated by locals with unforgettable moments spent at El San Juan.
  • From first-class entertainment to jovial celebrations and serene relaxation, the traditions that form El San Juan Hotel are infused in every experience.
  • For more information on El San Juan Hotel or to book a reservation, please visit elsanjuanhotel.curiocollection.com or call 1-787-791-1000.

Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018 Convenes Education and Youth Justice Organizers, Advocates and Funders in San Juan, Puerto Rico One Year After Hurricane Maria

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Saturday, October 6, 2018
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The 2018 convening will be held at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico October 11-14.

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  • The 2018 convening will be held at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico October 11-14.
  • On August 11, 2018, youth justice organizers from the continental United States joined organizers and cultural workers from Puerto Rico and the diaspora in New Orleans to unpack the economic and social realities of Puerto Rico pre- and post-Maria.
  • We know that solutions to youth justice and education in Puerto Rico are found from within.
  • EASJ2018 will provide attendees with an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the struggles for racial justice, education, and youth justice in Puerto Rico.