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At WPS we understand that the challenges facing wildlife and ecosystems are complex and require smart Our team works tirelessly to develop and deploy wpsWatch a monitoring tool featuring artificial intelligence workflow and integration tools to facilitate the protection of wildlife and their habitats and an EarthRanger implementation provider we help our field collaborators turn field information into actionable insights enabling them to make data-driven decisions to protect endangered species and their environments and drive innovation in the field of wildlife protection Additional Photos | MPA Maps 2024) – After 16 years of grassroots efforts local communities in northern Puerto Rico are celebrating the creation of a new marine protected area (MPA) – Jardines Submarinos de Vega Baja y Manatí The newly-established MPA encompasses 202.7 km² (77 square miles) of coastal coral reefs and seagrass beds home to more than 14 endangered species The area also hosts vibrant small-scale fisheries and a local ecotourism industry and communities hope that new efforts to formally co-manage Jardines as an MPA will allow its waters to remain a source of food and income for local families for generations "This is a victory for the people," said Ricardo Laureano leading member of Vegabajeños Impulsando Desarrollo Ambiental Sustentable (VIDAS) “These ecosystems nourish us and sustain our quality of life and engaged local and national leaders to highlight the critical need to protect this Reserve." The conservation movement for Jardines was led by a coalition of several local groups spearheaded by VIDAS and supported by international partners like WCS The Jardines MPA represents a critical point of connectivity within the greater Caribbean WCS has joined forces with the Caribbean Biological Corridor (CBC) - an intergovernmental platform that brings together the countries of the Greater Antilles - to advance and scale up marine conservation in the region WCS supported local partners in Puerto Rico that worked with VIDAS to strengthen the Jardines MPA proposal and bring it across the finish line “This milestone was achieved thanks to the unwavering efforts of a grassroots community coalition,” said Pamela Castillo “WCS is honored to provide technical support that helps locally-led efforts like this one reach the national level contributing to the successful designation of the Jardines MPA We celebrate our partnership with the Caribbean Biological Corridor in advancing science-based which brings us closer to the coalition of community groups in Puerto Rico The next step will be the development of a co-management plan for the MPA “Our dream is for Jardines to be co-managed by the people who know it best—the local communities,” said Mariela Declet-Perez “We aim to create co-management agreements that balance sustainable resource use but we are committed to supporting VIDAS and our local partners to ensure long-term success.” securing funding and scientific support for designing a participatory management process is crucial co-management agreements with local agencies and a recurring budget will be essential for the project’s longevity Local leaders view Jardines as a lifelong commitment and they hope their success inspires others to take action: "To other coastal communities around the world our message is clear: never stop fighting for your ecosystems," concluded Ricardo Laureano whose contributions enabled our work on this project This work was also made possible through the support of Oceans 5 and the Bloomberg Ocean Fund Oceans 5 is a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Jardines Submarinos: Movimiento Comunitario Protege 200 km² de Ecosistemas Marinos en Puerto Rico. 2024) — Después de 16 años de esfuerzos comunitarios comunidades locales en el norte de Puerto Rico están celebrando la creación de una nueva área marina protegida — Jardines de Vega Baja y Manatí. que abarca 202.7 km² (77 millas cuadradas) de arrecifes de coral costeros ofrece un hábitat para más de 14 especies en peligro de extinción Este área también alberga una vibrante industria de pesquería artesanal y de ecoturismo y las comunidades tienen la ilusión de que nuevos esfuerzos para gestionar de manera conjunta “Jardines” como una área marina protegida permitirán que sus aguas sigan siendo una fuente de alimento e ingresos para familias locales por generaciones. "Esta es una victoria para la gente" miembro de los Vegabajeños Impulsando Desarrollo Ambiental Sustentable (VIDAS) “Estos ecosistemas nos nutren y sostienen nuestra calidad de vida y colaborado con líderes locales y nacionales para resaltar la necesidad crítica de proteger esta reserva." El movimiento de conservación que resultó en la creación de Jardines fue liderado por una coalición de grupos locales comandados por VIDAS y con el apoyo de aliados internacionales como el Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) El área marina protegida Jardines representa un punto crítico de conectividad dentro del Corredor Biológico del Caribe (CBC) - una plataforma intergubernamental que reúne a países de las Grandes Antillas - para avanzar y escalar la conservación marina en la región WCS proporcionó apoyo a aliados locales en Puerto Rico que trabajaron con VIDAS para fortalecer la propuesta de la creación de Jardines y llevarla hasta la meta. “Este objetivo fue logrado gracias a los esfuerzos incansables de la coalición de grupos comunitarios,” dijo Pamela Castillo “WCS está honrado de proporcionar asistencia técnica para apoyar esfuerzos locales como este llegar a nivel país contribuyendo a la designación exitosa del área marina protegida Reserva Natural Jardines Submarinos de Vega Baja y Manatí Celebramos nuestra alianza con el Corredor Biológico del Caribe avanzando una conservación marina enfocada en la ciencia lo cual nos acercó con la coalición de grupos comunitarios en Puerto Rico El próximo paso será el desarrollo de un plan de gestión compartida para el área marina protegida. “Nuestro sueño es que Jardines sea gestionado de manera conjunta por las personas que mejor lo conocen – las comunidades locales,” dijo Mariela Declet-Perez líder de los Descendientes Unidos por la Naturaleza “Nuestro objetivo es crear acuerdos de gestión conjunta que logren un equilibrio en el uso sostenible de los recursos pero estamos comprometidos a apoyar a VIDAS y nuestros aliados locales para asegurar el éxito a largo plazo.” Con miras hacia el futuro la coalición buscará asegurar financiamiento y apoyo científico para el diseño de un proceso de gestión participativa que resultará crucial para el nuevo área marina protegida acuerdos de gestión conjunta con agencias locales y un presupuesto recurrente serán esenciales para la longevidad del proyecto. Líderes locales ven la designación de Jardines como un compromiso de por vida y tienen la esperanza de que su éxito inspire a otros a tomar acción: "Nuestro mensaje para otras comunidades costeras alrededor del mundo es claro: nunca dejen de pelear por sus ecosistemas,” concluyó Ricardo Laureano El área marina protegida Jardines no hubiese sido posible sin el trabajo incansable de una coalición de aliados locales, incluyendo Eukrante PR, Marullo Sostenible, Comunidad Pro Reserva, Movimiento Reflexiona y Actúa, DUNAS, Los Corsario, Outcome Project, and Yo Amo el Tinglar. WCS reconoce el generoso apoyo de Wyss Foundation y el Acelerador del Océano 30x30 cuyas contribuciones permitieron el trabajo realizado en este proyecto Nuestro trabajo se logró también gracias a las contribuciones de Oceans 5 y el Fondo Oceánico de Bloomberg Oceans 5 es un proyecto de Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Is "NORTH" The Best Surf Photography Book Ever Made? From Tubes To Turns, Jai Glindeman's Surfing is a Treat to Behold Gerry Lopez Goes Deep With Justin Jay On The Plug Podcast NewsAll News Events Big Wave News World Surf League Environmental Industry Wave PoolsPosts List ‘He Was Such a Legend’: A Decade After His Death, Shawn “Barney” Barron’s Spirit Shines in Colorful Air Show Hawaiian Big Wave Icon Clyde Aikau Passes Away at 75 LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website and other governmental and official agencies It was signed into law by the Governor of Puerto Rico Pedro Pierluisi “The new reserve serves as a living laboratory under the sea. In this environment, crucial research is carried out and coral restoration initiatives are developed,” reads Surfrider’s press release thousands of coral fragments are obtained that are then used to restore reefs elsewhere in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean This process not only helps to recover damaged ecosystems but also contributes to the resilience of our coasts in the face of climate change and other environmental threats.” the reserve is home to the largest Elkhorn coral garden in the Caribbean The coral is extremely sensitive to the effects of climate change and environmental shifts There is hope that this new reserve will provide a safe haven for the Elkhorn to bounce back and flourish once again It’s also an important component of undersea ecosystems providing refuge to countless species of fish and aquatic life “Elkhorn coral reefs are not only vital for biodiversity but also play a crucial role in protecting our coasts and promoting the overall health of the oceans,” continues Surfrider’s statement “This achievement underscores the positive impact we can achieve when we work together for the sake of nature The creation of this reserve will not only preserve this important coral habitat but will also promote education and awareness about the importance of coral reefs inspiring future generations to continue this essential work.” Illustrating the importance of reserves such as this, as this announcement was being made, Hurricane Ernesto was blowing through the Caribbean exceptionally warm waters in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico have weather forecasters on edge about what could the rest of the year holds in story Hurricane season officially runs through November 30 The Sugar Company brought to Manatí an emporium of resources still lingering inside the pine-wood and tin-roofed houses of generations that are no longer here and of a culture as rich as it is tangible the community project “Del Caribe Soy” writes in the land of Barbarito Diez cultural promoter and manatiense to the bone even though her Jamaican heritage is also in her blood is a sort of remembrance of what the little sugar-producing town was like last century an essence that is transmitted to the children and watched over with affection “This project was born out of the history of Manatí It has Anglo-Caribbean and Franco-Caribbean roots “Each meeting is a reminder of where we come from we show the typical hairstyles of black women and men with pride and there is always pride for the raciality for the heritages that brought us to Cuba and founded a multiracial home but the roots remained alive and are transmitted from generation to generation we make a march that ends at the Episcopal church the temple where our ancestors made their prayers It had a heterogeneous population of emigrants from Grenada “My mom used to tell me a lot about those early days people danced at night at the Jamaica Club and significant orchestras like La Aragon came who sang “el agua de clavelito” more than twice because of the requests of the audience “They came to work at Central also as carpenters Now we teach the children that heritage: handicrafts Talking to the promoter is a journey between the past and present She bets on achieving a small headquarters where she can bring together the work with the new generations also watch over this imprint without the intention of material gain A party is an emporium of joy with vivid colors and multiple languages it is an invitation of succulent dishes and distant smells it is a debt and a promise with our best traditions Las Tunas Celebrates Baseball Championship territory of Puerto Rico recently gained a new marine protected area off the island’s central north coast named Jardines Submarinos de Vega Baja y Manatí or the Vega Baja and Manatí Underwater Gardens spans 202 square kilometers (77 square miles) and is the culmination of a 16-year effort by a coalition of local communities and NGOs It’s comprised of several critically important ecosystems and is home to more than a dozen threatened species including the greater Caribbean manatee (Trichechus manatus manatus) and several species of sea turtles “Juvenile sea turtles foraging in the shallow coral reef and seagrass habitats will receive added protection with zoning designed to reduce potential conflicts with recreational vessels,” Wildlife Conservation Society scientists told Mongabay in an email “This will also afford protection to various species of corals that grow there,” they added The new MPA is also a site for local small-scale fishing and several ecotourism projects The coalition organized to establish the MPA so it can continue to be used by locals and at the same time protect the resources they rely on for sustenance and revenue “These ecosystems nourish us and sustain our quality of life,” Ricardo Laureano, leading member of Vegabajeños Impulsando Desarrollo Ambiental Sustentable (VIDAS), said in a press release VIDAS is one of the local groups that organized to establish the MPA and engaged local and national leaders to highlight the critical need to protect this Reserve,” Laureano said Vega Baja y Manatí joins more than 30 other marine protected areas in Puerto Rican waters More than 27% of the island’s territorial waters are protected placing Puerto Rico well on the path of achieving the international goal of protecting 30% of the Earth’s land and water by the year 2030 Puerto Rico’s MPAs, including this newest one, are part of the Caribbean Biological Corridor that stretches from Puerto Rico to Cuba The region is a biodiversity hotspot full of endemic and threatened species By establishing a biological corridor of protected areas local conservation advocates say they hope to connect habitats in a way that allows for safe migration between them The coalition that established Vega Baja y Manatí is now working on a co-management plan which will determine what the MPA can achieve in terms of protection “The vision of the plan is to zone areas within the MPA to reduce conflicting uses that affect the flora and fauna as well as their critical habitats (coral reefs and mangroves) in the coastal areas,” the Wildlife Conservation Society scientists said Banner image by Ron Watkins via Ocean Image Bank The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] Cover Page Legal History Sports SearchDouble A baseball finals resume Friday in ManatíThe San Juan Daily StarAug 9 20241 min readGame 3 of the Double A Superior Baseball League finals between Florida and Yabucoa is set for 8 p.m Friday at Pedro Román Meléndez Stadium in Manatí The Double A Superior Baseball League 2024 Lubricants Brava Final Series will resume Friday at 8 p.m at Pedro Román Meléndez Stadium in Manatí with the third game between the Azucareros of Yabucoa and Titans of Florida which will produce the new Puerto Rico Baseball Federation champion This weekend’s three games will be broadcast live on WIPR channel 6 and the R1Live.com platform games six and seven will be played on the weekend of Aug Florida’s Juan Carlos Martínez leads the series with an .800 batting average on four hits in five at-bats Schedule for the second weekend of the finals: 10: Game 4 atFrancisco Negrón Díaz Stadium 11: Game 5 at Pedro Román Meléndez Stadium © 2025 The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331567833/en/ Already have an account? Login President Trump: We can help make America a manufacturing super power. Learn more FMC Corporation an agricultural sciences company that manufactures crop protection tools is undertaking initiatives to reduce water and energy use at its operating sites. FMC's Manati site in Puerto Rico consumes a lot of energy – about 31,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) annually – and relies heavily on grid electricity Frequent hurricanes in the area leave the facility vulnerable to power outages the Manati site sought to implement sustainability initiatives that reduce the site’s reliance on electricity from the grid and allow it to benefit from extreme rain events the FMC Manati team initiated a multi-stage cooling tower optimization project that included installing a variable frequency drive (VFD) to optimize fan speeds and a rainwater harvesting system that has the capacity to collect up to 22,000 gallons of rainwater monthly As a result of the VFD and using rainwater as a water source for the cooling tower FMC found that the site improved energy efficiency by 75 percent reduced well water consumption by 25 percent The reduced energy demand and use of stormwater runoff improved the site’s resiliency during climate-related events like hurricanes The project also reduced blowdown—a process that involves removing some water from a cooling tower and replacing it with fresh water—due to lower mineral content of rainwater and volume to the on-site wastewater treatment plant The Manati site plans to implement additional rainwater harvesting projects and install a second VFD The success of the project has inspired replication of rainwater harvesting at other FMC sites around the world According to FMC, the cooling tower optimization project contributes to the company’s broader sustainability strategy by continuing to drive progress toward its 2035 Environmental Commitments The project also contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs): 6 The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry safely and sustainably—for generations to come Stay up-to-date and engaged with the latest industry-related news Rubber was an essential material for many people of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica who used it to make objects such as sandals and rubber bands it is perhaps best known as the material used to create the balls that were the centerpieces of well-known Mesoamerican games A team of researchers has now employed a range of imaging techniques and methods of chemical analysis to better understand how the earliest known rubber balls from Mesoamerica were fashioned The researchers studied 14 balls found at the Olmec site of El Manatí in Veracruz rubber balls were found as offerings in ritual contexts in considerable quantities,” say archaeologists María del Carmen Rodríguez and Ponciano Ortiz “We think they must also have been used in ball games because there are several courts nearby.” whose name means “people of the rubber country” in Nahuatl were the first people to manufacture rubber balls they extracted latex from the Castilla elastica tree then dried and formed it into thin rectangular strips These strips were wrapped around a small nucleus the ball was covered with a thin layer of latex which held the layers together and provided additional bounce This process is not very different from the one still used to make rubber balls in the region SearchManatí will look to claim BSN title tonight at homeThe San Juan Daily StarAug 27 20241 min readManatí took a 3-2 series lead with a road win Sunday night and will try to close out the National Superior Basketball finals at home tonight.By The Star Staff The Manatí Bears defeated the Caguas Criollos 98-89 on Sunday night at Roger Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas to move one victory away from the National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) championship The player of the night was Manatí’s Ethan Thompson two assists and three steals while shooting at a 55% clip Cheick Diallo had 19 points and eight rebounds and Norris Cole finished with 13 points and 6 assists for the Bears Devon Collier replaced Akil Mitchell and was the game’s top player finishing with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds Alexander Kappos made all his shots and finished with 14 points and four rebounds Manatí (3-2) will look to finish the series on their home court and lift the championship trophy SearchDouble A semifinals begin Friday nightThe San Juan Daily StarJul 12 20241 min readHéctor Santiago and the Titanes of Florida will host the Mulos of Juncos in a Double A semifinal opener in Manatí on Friday.By The Star Staff The postseason of the Double A Superior Baseball League enters its penultimate stage on Friday at 8 p.m with the start of the semifinals at Pedro Román Meléndez and Pedro Montañez stadiums in Manatí and Cayey Of the 45 teams that began the 2024 season in February only four remain in contention for the Puerto Rico championship the Mulos of Juncos will face the Titanes of Florida the Azucareros of Yabucoa will face the last season’s runners-up Both series will be played in a best-of-seven-games format the second weekend three and the third two Pedro Román Meléndez Stadium in Manatí will be the home field of the Florida team throughout the series the Mulos will visit the Titanes and the Azucareros will visit the Toritos in Cayey The Toritos are in the national semifinals for the third consecutive year Florida had not reached this stage since 2017 Romark has built a new manufacturing facility in Manati The facility can also support the manufacturing and distribution of NT-300 (nitazoxanide extended-release tablets), an investigational drug for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory infections, if approved. The drug is currently undergoing phase three clinical trials The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) announced the development of Romark’s new manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico with an estimated investment of $110m in December 2014 An old facility was repurposed with an investment of $80m to develop the new facility while the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval was granted in August 2020 The company’s Puerto Rico operations will grow from the existing 100 employees to a total of about 400 employees over the next three years Spanning an area of 35,000ft², the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility produces 500mg Alinia tablets and 100mg/5ml Alinia oral suspension It is installed with suites and equipment to manufacture pills and other types of oral solid dosage forms expanding Romark’s production and distribution capacity The company also acquired an analytical laboratory in Puerto Rico in 2018 Alinia is the only FDA-approved drug to treat diarrhoea caused by both Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia in patients aged one year and older Oral suspension of Alinia is recommended for patients between one and 11 years while Alinia tablets are recommended for patients aged 12 years and older The most frequent side effects identified for Alinia tablets and oral suspension during clinical trials were stomach pain Romark’s COVID-19 investigational candidate NT-300 is being tested as a broad-spectrum antiviral medication for the treatment and prevention of viral respiratory diseases caused by common Two phase three clinical trials of NT-300 are underway for evaluating the drug’s potential in the prevention of COVID-19 and management of respiratory diseases induced by rhino and other enteroviruses Romark initiated a new phase three clinical study on NT-300 in up to 800 patients for the treatment of mild or moderate COVID-19 in August 2020 The study will measure the recovery time in patients administered with NT-300 compared to placebo Stonehenge Capital in partnership with Capital One and HEDC Emerging Markets invested $33m in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing to complete Romark’s pharmaceutical manufacturing project in October 2018 The investment from NMTC will facilitate the strategic expansion plans of Romark in Puerto Rico renovate and equip 33,000ft² of vacant space for the development of its products Urban Atlantic was responsible for the restoration of the Puerto Rico pharmaceutical facility and Bermúdez-Longo-Díaaz-Masso were involved in the design and construction of the facility Romark Laboratories is a vertically integrated multi-national pharmaceutical company based in Tampa manufacturing and marketing of new medicines It conducts research and development and handles commercialisation of products worldwide Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network SearchCaguas to play Manatí in BSN finals after ousting PonceThe San Juan Daily StarAug 14 20242 min readThe Caguas Criollos’ Onzie Branch gestures during a National Superior Basketball semifinal game in Caguas on Sunday night Caguas beat Ponce to advance to the finals.By The Star Staff The Caguas Criollos will face the Manatí Bears in the National Superior Basketball (BSN by its initials in Spanish) finals after defeating the Ponce Lions 75-70 on Sunday to win their semifinal series in six games Ponce took an early lead in the first 10 minutes of the game Even though Ponce was more efficient on offense Caguas outscored the Lions by 12 points from beyond the arc while the Criollos finished with a 24-11 advantage in free throws During the third period there was a clash between the Lions’ Jordan Bell and Louis King of the Criollos that ended in a fight After the review both players were expelled from the game and three more Ponce players -- Bryon Allen Luis Rolón and Wil Martínez -- had to join Bell in the locker room for entering the court from the bench at the time of the altercation The referees’ decision after reviewing the video was four free throws for Caguas and the ball Carlos “Yao” López and Aleem Ford had to take the role of big man against the Criollos’ Akil Mitchell eight rebounds and three assists for Caguas Collier finished with 13 points and seven rebounds only Jared Ruiz and Jezreel de Jesús scored in double figures Ruiz finished with 25 points and eight rebounds IBF Junior Welterweight champion Subriel Matías will return to his home of Puerto Rico to attempt to defend his title against Liam Paro at the Coliseo Juan Aubín Cruz Abreu in Manatí on Saturday Matías steps into the ring with a record of 20-1 including 20 knockouts defeating Anayan in a ninth-round TKO in January 2022 This will be the second time Matías defends his IBF title at 140 pounds a testament to his determination to enter the ring with the best Australian native Paro, with an impressive record of 24-0 including 15 knockouts is stepping out of his comfort zone for the first time This fight marks a significant milestone in Paro's career as it will be the first time that Paro leaves his country for a fight Paro is coming off a sixth-round TKO against Montana Love in December 2022 showing his readiness for this international challenge WANNA BET? Check out new customer offers with the best online sportsbooks and sports betting apps Here's everything to know about the upcoming fight Subriel Matías vs. Liam Paro cardCard according to DAZN We occasionally recommend interesting products and services If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage see operator site for Terms and Conditions If you or someone you know has a gambling problem Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside the Hyatt Place hotels in Bayamón and Manatí are positioned at the forefront of Puerto Rico's hospitality offerings with comprehensive renovations that include integral improvements in public areas and rooms as well as upgrades to their entertainment facilities at their respective casinos El Tropical Casino in Bayamón and Casino Atlántico in Manati This was announced by the owner and developer of both lodging facilities together with the management company BluHost It is worth noting that PRISA Group's investment in these renovations was $9.3 million in Bayamón and $6.6 million in Manatí which represents the creation of 209 direct "In tune with trends in the tourism industry and with the needs and preferences of guests and visitors we have worked on the renovation of the Hyatt Place hotels located in Bayamón and Manatí Our commitment to quality and innovation is reflected in every aspect of these renovations from the guest rooms to the common areas and our casinos These improvements also represent our continued commitment to excellence in our industry as well as a significant investment in the local communities," said Carlos Amy modern renovations were made to all public spaces Modernizations to the lounges designed for both meetings and social events Improvements continue in the corridors to the guest rooms with new furnishings guests will enjoy new amenities including new chairs and armchairs 55-inch flat-screen smart TVs and carefully selected artwork Considering the entertainment alternatives for guests and visitors El Tropical Casino in Bayamon and Casino Atlántico in Manati have acquired the most innovative slot machines in the market to guarantee a renewed gaming experience visitors will also be able to enjoy the new 8,000-square-foot Sazón Cocina Criolla restaurant offering authentic Puerto Rican cuisine with a focus on fresh local seafood The parking lot was also included in the improvements at Hyatt Place Bayamón with the integration of a new mural by internationally recognized artist as part of the hotel's ongoing commitment to integrating art into its environment "These renovations further elevate the standard of excellence of the properties we work hand-in-hand with The art of hospitality lies in how our team turns every interaction into a memorable and satisfying experience for our guests The upgrades at both properties provide a welcoming environment where every detail is carefully considered to ensure maximum comfort and enjoyment for those who visit us," said José M Developers Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital have filed their proposal plan with the Puerto Rico Permit Management Office (OGPe Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here along with a shrinking pool of traditional high school graduates has spurred the demise of several institutions this year — mostly small Colleges that were in a tough financial position before the coronavirus pandemic may have survived longer because of an influx of federal COVID-19 relief dollars to both colleges and local and state governments American University of Puerto Rico enrolled 550 students across its two campuses in fall 2021 according to the most recently available federal data Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts "Any requirement that law schools demonstrate 'a commitment to diversity' is deeply problematic," said Attorney General Pam Bondi The financial value of 4,600 colleges has been updated in a database from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines MassDevice The Medical Device Business Journal — Medical Device News & Articles | MassDevice February 13, 2024 By Sean Whooley aim to increase production capacity for key Ethicon products The company expects to add an estimated 100,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity Customer demand has led to a need for supply chain expansion The company feels refurbishing the Manatí site enables the shifting of key Ethicon manufacturing at its San Lorenzo facility to the new site to continue meeting demand According to The San Juan Daily Star Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia and Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC by its Spanish acronym) Secretary Manuel Cidre Miranda participated in Johnson & Johnson’s announcement on Monday The local report says the renovation of the plant should allow for uninterrupted manufacturing operations and continuity of product supply Puerto Rico’s governor reportedly said the expansion includes a $168 million investment That adds to the existing workforce of about 1,500 employees at the San Lorenzo plant Read next: J&J’s Ethicon features in our list of 10 surgical robotics companies you need to know Copyright © 2025 · WTWH Media LLC and its licensors The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative We're working on a visual shortcode editor until then please follow these instructions Email us to support@plugin.builders for any problems has sold its interest in a Petrobras-operated gas field off Brazil to Gas Bridge PRIO confirmed that it had received the payment regarding the conclusion of the sale of its 10% interest in the field to Gas Bridge Storage and Biofuels was notified regarding the closing of the deal The total value of the transaction was R$124 million of which R$24.8 million was paid after the signing of the contract and R$85.7 million was paid on November 16 The interest in the Manati field was acquired in 2017 for R$140 million generated R$350 million of cash to the date that the contract was signed and Located in the Camamu-Almada Basin, in the state of Bahia, the Manati field is one of Brazil’s largest non-associated natural gas fields The field’s wells are connected by subsea lines to the PMNT-1 platform and gas flows through a 36 km pipeline to the compression plant (SCOMP) where it is compressed and travels another 89 km to the processing plant (EVF) Petrobras operates the Manati field with a 35% stake in it while its partners are Enauta Energia with a 45% interest This sale is part of PRIO’s strategy to generate value through dynamic management of its asset portfolio and reinforces the firm’s focus on the operated assets that compose the core of its business enabling it to take full ownership of the field In addition, the firm paid almost $2 billion in total for the acquisition of Petrobras’ entire stake in Albacora Leste deepwater field off Brazil enabling it to take over the operatorship of the field Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox The Pioneers of Offshore 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Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with information ER Wait Times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only Puerto Rico-based Doctors' Center Hospital was one of the top five small hospitals in the 2017 Best Hospital IT Departments we weren't sure whether they'd have much time to talk to us with the ongoing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria still gripping the island Chief Information Officer Pedro Rios-Mercado was able to find some time to speak with us over a spotty phone line despite the fact that the hospital was "still fighting with our electricity" five full weeks after the storm had made landfall on Sept Doctors' Center Hospital has four locations across the island "Every hospital in Puerto Rico was hit," Rios-Mercado said Manati had been able to run its Meditech EHR with help from a generator but the other hospitals had been forced to return to paper records for weeks since the hurricane Merely maintaining daily operations had been a challenge The generator meant it took more than an hour and a half to get the Meditech system up and running And "every other day we have generator maintenance when they shut the generator down to change the oil The Doctors' Center IT staff had barely left the hospital since September 19 One gratifying fact to emerge from the crisis is that doctors actually like EHRs better than some may have previously assumed the physicians prefer to wait until the system goes up," he said Given EHRs widespread reputation for being kludgy Rios-Mercado said it’s ironic that just as the hospital needed free-flowing data the most and physicians are left clamoring for their EHRs and complaining about having to use paper but right now we are at 270 patients," he said We need the system to run efficiently more than ever and need access to information more quickly than before "We have just a quarter of our bandwidth," he added the 10-person IT staff at Doctors' Center Hospital has been doing terrific work "They are 100 percent engaged with their work,” he said to have achieved Stage 6 on the HIMSS EMR Adoption Model So it's Rios-Mercado's goal to get back up and running soon pursuing the initiatives it would be focusing on if not for the storm "Our next big project was patient engagement," said Rios-Mercado "That will be my biggest item on the shopping list for the HIMSS convention in Las Vegas." When we suggested that hopefully by then he'll also be able to squeeze in a well-deserved vacation before or after HIMSS18 But in the meantime remains a lot more work to do "Two Category 5 hurricanes in a row – that was our biggest nightmare," Rios-Mercado said and our vendors are still working with us because they know how strong we are with our culture and how compromised we are with our patients Rios-Mercado added that Hurricane Maria has been an amazing learning curve for Doctors' Center Hospital and its IT shop "I don't see anything more hard to fight than the kind of catastrophe we just have experienced You don't know how strong you are until you face a big disaster like this It's amazing that we're still up and running after that Meet the winners and find out their winning formula Click here to learn more about how we chose this year's winners More Whitepapers More Webinars © 2025 Healthcare IT News is a publication of HIMSS Media After the repairs were carried out on the export pipeline’s subsea valve the Brazilian oil and gas giant Petrobras has resumed gas production from the Manati field Petrobras, as the operator of the Manati field – located in the Camamu Basin, in the state of Bahia – reported last week that the production of gas from this field was stopped on Friday 10 December 2021 due to the improper closure of a valve in the field’s partly submerged export gas pipeline Petrobras claimed the pipeline’s operation was safely interrupted and teams were mobilized for the repair whose subsidiary Enauta Energia holds a 45 per cent working interest in the field after the completion of the repair of the valve in the submerged export gas pipeline after the repair of the pipeline between the compression station and the gas treatment station was completed which holds a 35 per cent stake in the field while its partners are Enauta Energia with a 45 per cent interest GeoPark LTDA and Petro Rio Coral Exploração Petrolífera LTDA It is worth reminding that after Petrobras’ announcement from May 2020, regarding the firm’s intention to sell its entire 35 per cent stake in the Manati field, both PetroRio and Enauta announced agreements to sell their entire interest in the field to Gas Bridge a few months later also approved an agreement in November 2020 to sell its 10 per cent non-operated working interest in the field to Gas Bridge for about $27 million The closing of the transactions was expected in the fourth quarter of 2021 Manati wells are connected by subsea lines to the PMNT-1 platform and gas flows from there through a 36 km pipeline to the Compression Plant (SCOMP) where it is compressed and travels another 89 km to the Processing Plant (EVF) The field was discovered in 2000 and production started in 2007 It is one of the largest non-associated natural gas fields in Brazil Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] “Manatees are found where the water is deep we will run out of water,” says Eduardo Portilla a fisher from the municipality of Barrancabermeja an initiative bringing together people with different backgrounds in the Magdalena Medio region of Colombia to achieve a common goal: saving this enormous and fascinating aquatic mammal from extinction Some strategic partnerships for dealing with emergencies had already been established in Santander back in 2010 but the network was formally created in September 2023 and expanded to several municipalities in Antioquia nongovernmental organizations and local communities are all involved in the network Part of their mission involves rescuing manatees the group has set up a 24-hour emergency response contact number (+57 322-983-8738) where anyone can report a manatee in distress several environmental organizations were in involved in responding to 40 emergencies where Antillean manatees (Trichechus manatus manatus) had become stranded or stuck The Antillean manatee is classified as endangered by the IUCN’s Red List Stranded manatee emergencies have occurred principally in the department of Santander (52.5%) located between the municipalities of Puerto Wilches and Sabana de Torres as well as in the municipalities of Barrancabermeja The department of Antioquia comes in second place (17.5%) concentrated in the municipality of Simití especially in the municipalities of Aguachica and San Martín Among the most concerning data is that 12.5% of the 40 incidents reported were classified as mass strandings in which two or more manatees were found trapped within the El Totumo (Antioquia) Cenotage Complex The second-highest was reported in 2010 in Ciénaga de Paredes (Santander) A total of 31 manatees died in a 13-year period The manatee is the largest aquatic mammal in the marshes and rivers of the Magdalena Medio and its presence benefits both the water quality and flora and fauna it balances out the plant populations it consumes and its feces contain many nutrients for fish a scientist from the organization Cabildo Verde who has extensive experience of working with manatees in the region Even the way manatees swim is important for the integrity of the waters they inhabit and their flattened tails help keep the channels they swim through passable This helps our wetlands maintain their structure below the water level,” Arévalo says Biologists are greatly concerned about the dwindling numbers of manatees and the loss of the benefits they bring to the ecosystem the main threat to manatees was indiscriminate hunting for their meat communities’ attitudes toward manatees have changed and now other problems pose more of a risk for the purposes of introducing livestock or crops climate variabilities such as El Niño have led to a drastic decrease in water levels in these huge bodies of water increasing the manatees’ risk of becoming unexpectedly beached Incidents can also occur when (mainly young) manatees get trapped in trammel nets — gear typically used in bottom fishing that is usually placed by the shore overnight “These nets also keep them away from their feeding areas because they are usually located along the shoreline generating a kind of wall between the manatees and the plants they eat The trammel nets also cross the channels through which they pass with their habitat becoming smaller and smaller,” says Arévalo Incidents of manatees becoming stranded or trapped are becoming more and more frequent experts stress that any organization or person who comes across a manatee in danger should call their hotline or send a WhatsApp message to report it giving details of the situation the animal is in “We are talking about saving individuals with a view to protecting entire populations that facilitates rescue planning and communication species coordinator at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Colombia When someone reports a stranded or trapped manatee three teams immediately spring to action: operational the latter of which is responsible for determining what actions should be taken depending on the location of the manatee in difficulty Saavedra says the first thing the reporting person or organization is asked to do is to observe the manatee and its environment so they can provide as much information as possible about the situation While emergency personnel travel to the scene the team provides instructions to the person reporting the emergency in how to prepare what is needed to facilitate the arrival of the qualified personnel the on-site care and the possible transfer of the manatee “Any individual animal we can rescue is a gain for the whole species,” Saavedra says Regional environmental agencies and local communities have made available emergency kits to help provide initial assistance to injured and stranded manatees until professional care arrives This collaboration between biologists and communities was one of the most important factors that led to the creation of the RVM stuck or even dead animal is very important because we can acquire more knowledge about manatees that will help us protect them The communities have really developed a great sense of ownership of the manatee,” Arévalo says This is demonstrated in the training that has been going on for several months within communities in rural areas Bocas del Carare and La Sierra (Puerto Parra and in areas close to marshes such as Paredes (between Puerto Wilches and Sabana de Torres when communities found a manatee entangled in a net many would try to cut it out to help free it But now they have learned it is better to wait for expert help as it is sometimes necessary to give the manatee medical attention before releasing it completely; it may be injured or have physical damage that is not evident to the naked eye but we have also found several stranded and have been able to pull them out because we have been taught how to do it and we have a toolkit,” says Eduardo Portilla a member of the Barrancabermeja Fishermen’s Association Portilla is part of the Magdalena Medio RVM and is one of more than 50 community monitors guided by the WCS and the environmental organization Cabildo Verde is the monitoring of areas where manatee strandings have previously occurred so the animals involved in new incidents have a better chance of survival This happens because manatees have to travel through several streams until they reach the Magdalena River connectivity is often lost because the streams are dry Monitoring is carried out during fishing activity The fishers complete a form where they record whether they were able to directly observe the manatees but they have also been trained to recognize indirect traces that indicate the animals’ presence feeding areas and the shadows made by diving manatees “We began monitoring in December last year with 57 people from eight communities We put together a spreadsheet of information: where the fishing was done what time it ended and whether the water was high The form is filled out even if no manatees were seen Not seeing one does not mean that manatees were not in the area,” says Leonor Valenzuela coordinator of analysis and synthesis at WCS Colombia an organization that supports the monitoring work and the RVM some 1,924 hours of monitoring were reported in 22 bodies of water — swamps rivers and streams — and although it was originally thought that manatees had not swum through the Magdalena River their presence has been confirmed on two occasions they are in the river; it is just more difficult to observe them in the river than elsewhere but they are moving through it,” Valenzuela says Valenzuela goes on to say that monitoring has confirmed the presence of manatees in 16 of the 22 bodies of water where fishing activity has taken place “We have 80 records of manatees — 18 direct records and 62 indirect records — meaning they saw their feces feeding areas or something else that allowed us to identify that the manatee was The sites with the highest number of records were Caño Peruetano Valenzuela says one of the things that has surprised biologists the most is the communities’ interest in the monitoring “The villagers know that they really are part of the process and that their work is not limited to just passing data to us and that has meant a lot to them,” says Valenzuela adding that the fishers have told them they don’t want to stop the monitoring the community now wants to do a deeper analysis not only to determine where the manatees are but to understand how the species’ population patterns change in relation to whether the water is high or low This will provide the communities with insight into how the manatee behaves in the Magdalena Medio marsh complex we are already finding out where the Magdalena Medio manatees are Banner image: Between January 2010 and July 2023 40 Antillean manatees (Trichechus manatus manatus) were stranded in Magdalena Medio Thirty-one manatees died during this period Image courtesy of Katerin Arévalo/Cabildo Verde This story was reported by Mongabay’s Latam team and first published here on our Latam site on OCt See related coverage: For almost three decades Bolivian scientists have involved local fishers in an effort to document monitor and protect the country’s sole cetacean: Scientists and fishers team up to protect Bolivian river dolphin A partnership that includes a Fairfield-based real estate firm has acquired four retail centers in Puerto Rico for more than $80 million Brokers with the firm represented the seller a joint venture of Forge Capital Partners and The Sembler Co. in a transaction that spans more 555,000 square feet across four properties acquired the 91 percent leased portfolio alongside CCM Puerto Rico and Real Capital Solutions Manatí Centro Plaza in Manatí and University Plaza in Mayagüez which noted that each sits within a high-barrier-to-entry market within Puerto Rico’s most populous cities drawing from extended trade areas that average 176,881 residents “The Plazas of Puerto Rico represent some of the island’s top-performing neighborhood retail centers,” JLL’s Danny Finkle said high visibility locations place these centers in an amazing position to continue to thrive.” a senior managing director and co-head of JLL’s U.S completed the deal alongside Senior Director Eric Williams Vice President Kim Flores and Senior Vice President Andrew Carlson the firm’s market lead for the Caribbean and retail lead for Latin America They noted that the portfolio is home to a tenant roster led by national and regional necessity-based retailers has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is 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Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy RIO DE JANEIRO – Petrobras has started the opportunity disclosure stage for the sale of its full stake in the shallow water Manati field offshore Brazil The surrounding production concession is in the Camamu basin in Bahia State Manati is 10 km (6.2 mi) from the coast of the city of Cairú It came onstream in 2009 and last year produced on average 105 b/d of condensate and 1,269 MMcm/d of gas through the PMNT-1 fixed platform which is connected to six producing gas wells Petrobras operates with a 35% stake in partnership with Enauta Participações (45%) Geopark Brasil E&P de Petróleo e Gás (10%) and Brasoil Manati Exploração Petrolífera (10%) an onsite program finally received the green light to proceed and the workshop was offered to local municipalities employees and aligned preservation professionals At the beginning of June NPS/NCPTT team arrived in Puerto Rico to host 3 workshops in San Juan These face-to-face workshops allowed participants to garner direct practical hands-on learning and reinforced the knowledge and techniques offered through the online course Interestingly each site had differing concerns Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis it was apparent that knowledge related to cleaning tombs with soft methods rather than harsh acidic approaches was in immediate need of addressing It was obvious that the practice of utilizing bleach and muriatic acid was impacting the future stability of marble and cast monuments Many people not understanding that simpler methods of cleaning can lead to the longevity of materials on a site while seemingly effective with immediate effects ultimately can lead to material failure in the nearer term It should be noted that harsh acid should not be used on these historic monuments and anyone who can share this knowledge should do so cleaning again came to the be seen as a priority but related to the impact of use of modern vinyl or plastic paints Removal of these paint products which actively form water barriers as well as cleaning the mold formed from organic content of the paints was self-evidently a priority to develop better practices for the municipality Simple methods of gentle removal of failing paint where shown which allowed the monuments surface to be prepared for the application of lime wash We were able to introduce the local population to a local supplier of lime wash paint which is now available for purchase on the island It should be noted that modern paints are not acceptable as a natural whitewash alternative on historic materials as they will cause more damage after their application It is imperative that anyone who can should promote the use of natural lime washes over these destructive modern vinyl paints one of the major topics of conversation related to the failure of masonry monuments due to movement created by earthquake actions While the workshop could not address some of these major structural issues NCPTT was able to present several techniques to stabilize and improve the integrity of these large structural masonry monuments This included the simple act of finding pieces of broken marble plaques and placing them in more stable positions Some of these plaques had become broken jigsaw puzzles and placing the pieces back together became an act to honor the memory of those departed Another material introduced to the participants was lime mortars We were able to purchase both lime putty and natural hydrated lime for the workshops and allowing us to showcase techniques for replicating joint and stucco repairs This material is newly available on the island and can now be used to recover from and replace the use of hard modern cements which has become endemic since the introduction of modern cements in the early part of the 20th century should advocate for the use of soft natural lime mortars over hard modern cement-based mortars The long-term effects of these workshops can only be understood as these conservation techniques are propagated to a wider audience NCPTT was tasked by the RSF to document for future dissemination parts of the workshop These include videos for how to remove invasive species of plants safe applications of herbicides and demonstrations of the damage caused by Acid on stone and masonry We hope the major take aways from the program are the utilization of gentler methods of preservation such as using: In working with historic materials and sites try to imagine what materials where originally used to produce the monuments and actively try to replicate those materials in your preservation work While many of these simpler methods and applications require knowledge and skill to Implement also potentially adding time and initial costs the long-term impact of using these materials and methods is quantifiable by the longevity of materials preserved and maintained in the right ways It is hoped in sharing this knowledge NCPTT helps support the preservations who are challenged with stabilizing their own historic sites round the country NCR RSF integrates Federal assets and capabilities to help address resource recovery needs after catastrophic incidents promote and disseminate Puerto Rican culture in its diversity and complexity The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training is the NPS's leading research An independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO) play a critical role carrying out many responsibilities in historic preservation These cemetery conservation resources have been developed to help people and communities care for cemeteries and grave markers Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go A key element that may have been overlooked by U.S observers as Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in the fall of 2017 was how the island's emergency services would continue serving during and after the storm Nearly 1,700 Puerto Rico firefighters worked around the clock and they also got plenty of help from US-based emergency personnel who volunteered their time to head to the island and aid with recovery efforts The Chicago Fire Department was one of many that answered the call sending 22 personnel with ties to the island in October 2017 but the Windy City took that outreach a step further on Tuesday by donating a fire engine and ambulance to the city of Manati on Puerto Rico's northern coast that will serve both the city itself and surrounding areas "Following (the) aftermath of Hurricane Maria donations such as this are a step in the right direction to making the Island whole again," the CFD said on Twitter following a ceremony in the heart of Chicago attended by Manati Mayor Jose Sanchez Gonzalez "Many thanks and blessings," Mayor Sanchez Gonzalez said on Twitter following the ceremony The donation was spearheaded by three local officials with Puerto Rican heritage: Ariel Reboyras the city's 30th ward alderman; community leader David Diaz Frank Velez with the Chicago Fire Department Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced a major investment of $220m (€176m) for the expansion of its biol Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced a major investment of $220m (€176m) for the expansion of its biologics manufacturing plant in Manatí The company has four plants in Puerto Rico in total which already manufactures and packages a number of biologic products through its fill and finish facilities is now set to contribute to the production of the new BMS treatment for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis Orencia (abatacept) (produced from Chinese hamster ovary cells) and also some investigational compounds New York facility provides biologics scale-up and pilot capabilities The company’s new biologics facility in Devens is awaiting the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) BMS has contracted production out to Lonza; Lonza was given FDA permission to produce Orencia in May 2006 Additional capacity requirement for Orencia production meant the expansion of Manatí BMS’s only biologics facility in Puerto Rico This facility also produces Abilify IM and Coumadin OSD The project to expand the plant began in 2007 Construction has since been completed and the facility was expecting licensure for commercial production in 2010 the FDA issued a warning letter to BMS following a plant inspection conducted in March The warning letter pointed out significant good manufacturing practice (GMP) deviations at the facility including failure to establish anti-contamination protocols The FDA suggested BMS to contact a third-party consultant for assessment of its procedures The issue was resolved in June 2011 when FDA informed that BMS’ corrective actions at its Manatí facility have sufficiently addressed the concerns raised in 2010 Similar problems were observed during facility inspections conducted in 2005 and 2009 The Bristol-Myers Squibb expansion at Manatí added around 100,000ft² of new space to the plant and also renovated a further 30,000ft² of existing space for filling and finishing of biologics sterile products (pre-filled syringes The construction work required an extra 700 workers and commissioning will see 200 additional consultants on-site Manatí has been put forward as the centre for biologics finishing in Puerto Rico with additional investment promised after the current expansion In October 2007 BMS announced the closure of one of its plants in western Puerto Rico made Pravachol for heart disease and Glucophage for diabetes as well as Abilify to treat bipolar disorders and schizophrenia The closure saw 400 jobs lost as it occurred in stages through to 2008 Abilify production was switched to another production plant in Puerto Rico The other two drugs are having production scaled down due to lack of demand probably because of the availability of generic versions The general construction work for the expansion project was carried out by Mar-Land Industrial Contractors of Puerto Rico and also construction work and interior first fitting The construction management for the project was provided by Torcon of Guayanobo Benjamín Soto & Associates (BSA) was involved in the commissioning of the new fill and finish facilities in the 30,000ft² renovation part of the project Orencia is a compound used to treat rheumatoid arthritis when tumour necrosis factor α inhibitors do not work The treatment is a fusion protein that is made up of an immunoglobulin fused to the extracellular domain of CTLA-4 which is a molecule capable of binding the B7 receptor Orencia functions as a selective co-stimulation modulator as it inhibits the co-stimulation of T cells to mediate and control the inflammatory response targets; the drug targets CD28 preventing the interaction with CD80/86 on antigen-presenting cells The drug is given in solid dosage form but not in combination with any other drug Orencia was launched in the UK in June 2007 but the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) rejected the drug in August 2007 as not being cost effective a review overturned this verdict in August 2010 the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of Orencia (abatacept) was approved for the treatment of RA in adult patients Orencia intravenous (IV) infusion formulation was approved in 2005 Ainsworth Game Technology officially launched its new cabinet the A-STAR at the Atlántico Manatí casino in Puerto Rico It is described as their “most glamorous” yet available for play on the casino floor now The cabinet is accompanied by the new Pan Chang linked progressive expected to “drum up excitement amongst players that translates to success” The launch in the Atlántico Manatí casino marks the first appearance of the new cabinet in Puerto Rico and is part of Ainsworth’s alliance with the operator “We are confident the recent products released into the market are well suited for local players and will exceed the economic expectations Ainsworth is accustomed to delivering” it offers an “exemplary new line of two-level progressive jackpots” accompanied by a varied line of attractions to access the prizes The new A-STAR features curvature design with dynamic LED lights as well as “an extensive library of games to comprehensively complement its engineering and durability” "We are proud to return with the new A-STAR cabinet and uphold our commitment to our customers to provide the best in technology Ainsworth Sales Manager for the Caribbean on the new installation “We love being part of the first A-STAR release in Puerto Rico We are sure that it will be a success with our clients in the reactivation of the market There is no doubt that Ainsworth always walks hand in hand with its clients providing the best in technology and support,” further added Karla Negrón Marketing Manager for Casino Atlántico Manatí Leave a Reflection It will be a sad Memorial Day for the family of Manati Municipal Police Officer Jesus Marrero Martinez who was shot and killed stopping a car jacking from taking place I know that next year his name will join all the other officers who have died in the line of duty this year on the National Fallen Police Officer Memorial in Washington PR for all the officers who died in the line of duty in the United States Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Until sanity prevails this crap will continue in cities where thugs rule the asylum Our judicial system is pathetic letting violent felons walk the streets God bless you Officer Jesus Moreno Martinez for your service and sacrifice Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends and to your brothers and sisters from the Manati Police Department I hope your family will be surrounded by love and support Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Martinez and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Manatti Municipal Police Department Puerto Rico.May God give his wife and his Brothers and Sisters his friend and associates healings for their loss My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Jesus Marrero-Martínez during this difficult time May they find comfort and support from those around you May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Jesus Marrero-Martínez Por haber luchado contra el crimen para garantizarnos la esperanza de un mejor País Create an account for more options or use this form to leave a Reflection now Oil and gas company Enauta will be keeping its interest in the Manati gas field offshore Brazil as the conditions for the previously announced sale of its interest in the field have not been met Enauta revealed on Monday that the conditions precedent required for the completion of the sale of the company’s stake in the Manati field to Gas Bridge had not been fulfilled The deal between Enauta and Gas Bridge was subject to a series of commercial and regulatory conditions that should have been fulfilled by 31 December 2021 Enauta opted not to extend the deadline for fulfillment of the conditions precedent and decided to keep it in its portfolio Enauta said the asset was important in terms of cash generation Gas Bridge proposed to enter into negotiations with Enauta for a possible partnership between the companies to implement a natural gas storage project for Manati if it succeeds in acquiring the stakes of other partners in the field Enauta said it would begin assessing this opportunity due to its interest in maximizing the use and value creation of Manati The Petrobras-operated Manati field The project includes a fixed production platform All of it is connected by a 125km gas pipeline the field experienced technical issues on two different occasions due to which the production from the field had to be stopped Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Tucked away on a dirt road roughly a half-hour drive from San Juan Frutos del Guacabo is a farm-to-fork experience that celebrates Puerto Rico's biodiversity allows visitors to visit the different growing areas of the island farm herbs and vegetables in a bucolic setting with various options for tastings Visitors can opt for a one- or two-hour tour through the grounds during which you'll feed goats and sample edible flowers The highlight of any visit is the tasting menu at the end which features produce grown right on the premises Plan ahead since this is a good drive from downtown Puerto Rico. Arrange for a shuttle or transportation before scheduled tour. Ask the booking agent for transportation options if needed. The farm is free to visit, but reservations are essential for tours; email guacabo.tours@gmail.com to schedule A sprawling tropical paradise offers a taste of fruits from around the world A 30-foot-tall goat tower in central Illinois is home to a herd of Swiss ungulates This central Florida farm is the largest producer of these little golden fruits in the United States This heritage museum highlights the importance of the dairy cow as a vital part of rural Maryland's past These desert alfalfa farms redefine the meaning of crop circles this century-old wasabi farm is also known for its appearance in an Akira Kurosawa film This roadside stand packs 300-plus varieties of tomatoes from "Maiden's Fire" to "Kaleidoscopic Jewel." hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community On his 17th birthday, José Valentin got a $22,000 present from the San Diego Padres — a $22,000 professional baseball contract. Sandy Alomar Sr. manager of the Santurce Crabbers and San Diego’s chief scout for Puerto Rican talent convinced the Padres that the kid from Fernando Callejo High School in his hometown of Manati Valentin paid five seasons of minor-league dues at Spokane and Wichita but made an astonishing 182 errors playing 471 games as the shortstop of the future and never batted higher than .278 (in 1991 with Double-A Wichita for whom he hit 17 homers and drove in 68 runs) Valentin got there and did it for 16 major-league seasons smacking 249 home runs as a switch-hitting shortstop (with time spent at second base and third) including a stretch of 25 or more home runs per year over five seasons with the Chicago White Sox (2000-2004) He returned to the Padres when Manati’s attendance plummeted and the club joined a Double-A league in Puerto Rico In 2012 Valentin became manager of the Class-A Fort Wayne Tin Caps and won the Eastern Division playoffs but lost in the Midwest League championships In 2013 he led the Tin Caps into the Midwest League semifinals Valentin’s success resulted in a promotion to the major leagues as the Padres’ first-base coach the next two seasons When the Padres hired Andy Green as manager Valentin was out of a job and did not coach at the major-league level in 2016 calling the house and asking about his age and his grades the Padres signed Valentin but he never played a game for them and 21 errors) landed him on the trading block In 2002 Valentin remained the regular shortstop and hit 25 home runs with 75 RBIs. Because he hit only .152 against left-handed pitchers, Manuel wanted to platoon Valentin with utility infielder Tony Graffanino Valentin played 144 games in 2003 and socked 28 home runs with 74 RBIs He still fanned 114 times but reduced his errors to 19 — 11 at third base and eight at shortstop — his lowest miscue total in six seasons He still made difficult plays others could not and turned double plays swiftly After abandoning another try at strict left-handed hitting Valentin in 2004 became the first White Sox shortstop to hit 30 homers in a season — his career high — and drove in 70 runs but hit a career-worst .216 with 139 strikeouts When White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen decided to go with utility infielder Juan Uribe at shortstop, Valentin missed the opportunity to get a World Series ring in 2005. He signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who thought Valentin could replace third baseman Adrian Beltre he tore ligaments in his right knee during spring training and played in only 56 games Valentin signed a free-agent deal with the New York Mets and played regularly at second base for the National League East champions alongside center fielder and Fernando Callejo alumnus Beltran A rejuvenated Valentin hit 18 home runs (two in one game on August 30 at Colorado and two on September 18 against the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium) The major-league trail ended the following year when Valentin played regular second base through July 20 and posted a .241 average in 51 games with 3 home runs and 18 RBIs before a foul ball broke his right leg Valentin finished with 249 career round-trippers Valentin hit 226 home runs off right-handed pitchers 170 to right field and 99 on two-strike counts Jesmuel reached Triple-A Lehigh Valley (International League) in 2016 Jesmuel played mostly shortstop and persevered waiting for a chance at the big leagues Valentin kept his Puerto Rican ties, serving as bench coach for Leones de Ponce in 2012 and coaching for Puerto Rico in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. In 2011 he told MLB.com’s Alden Gonzalez that he would be a good big-league manager and had set a goal to get there.29 This biography is included in “Puerto Rico and Baseball: 60 Biographies” (SABR In addition to the sources indicated in the Notes the author also consulted Baseball-Reference.com and MLB.com 1 George Castle Throwbacks: Old-School Baseball Players in Today’s Game (Dulles 2 Cincinnati Reds Media Relations. Parents of Major Leaguers Javier and Jose Valentin chosen as Little League Parents of the Year. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20050811&content_id=1166471&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb 3 Castle 4 Castle 5 “Baseball: N.L 6 Tom Haudricourt Brewers Get Bones and 2 Minor Leaguers,” Milwaukee Sentinel 7 Bob Berghaus “3 New Players Figure to Offer Immediate and Long-Term Help,” Milwaukee Journal 8 Tom Haudricourt “Opportunity Knocks on Valentin’s Door,” Milwaukee Sentinel 9 Tom Haudricourt “Valentin Leaves to Be with Wife; Brewers Very Low on Infielders,” Milwaukee Sentinel 10 Bob Berghaus “Valentin’s Swing Turns Out Grand,” Milwaukee Journal 11 Ibid 12 Drew Olson “Milwaukee Brewers,” The Sporting News 13 Drew Olson 14 Drew Olson “Milwaukee Brewers,“ The Sporting News 15 Drew Olson Working Vacation,” The Sporting News 16 Drew Olson “Loretta’s Play Earns Him Starting Role at Short,” The Sporting News 17 Drew Olson “Most Important Moves Will Come Off the Field,” The Sporting News 18 Richard Lindberg The Definitive Encyclopedia of the World Champion Franchise (Chicago: Triumph Books 19 Castle 20 Lindberg 21 Ken Rosenthal “Inside Dish,” The Sporting News 22 Scot Gregor “TSN Power Poll: 9,” The Sporting News 23 Scot Gregor “Painful Reality: Two More Join Disabled List,” The Sporting News 24 Castle 25 Castle 26 Jeff Sanders, “Work Ethic Drives Valentin Back to Majors,” San Diego Union-Tribune, March 19, 2014. sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/padres/sdut-padres-jose-valentin-mlb-first-base-coach-2014mar19-htmlstory.html 27 Aldren Gonzalez, “Baseball Is Family Affair for the Valentins,” MLB.com, August 19, 2011. m.mlb.com/news/article/23394956 28 Sanders 29 Gonzalez If you can help us improve this player’s biography, contact us Siblings · Puerto Rico · Puerto Rico and Baseball Meet the Staff Board of Directors Annual Reports Inclusivity Statement Contact SABR Groundbreaking for the expansion of a new manufacturing plant at Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson MedTech will expand operations at its Manatí plant adding 100,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity to meet the demand for its surgical technologies from the Ethicon division Mortgage loan closings during 2023 were down 4% compared to the previous year "We have been experiencing an increasing demand for the products we manufacture at the San Lorenzo plant and that plant is already at its limit in terms of space capacity including options outside Puerto Rico and options within Puerto Rico The result of all this analysis is that we are going to invest in our Johnson & Johnson plant in Manatí The reasons why we decided to do this is because it allows us continuity and uninterrupted production of products in San Lorenzo and we can do it in a faster way," explained Rosana García She further stressed that this expansion will not cause a closure at the San Lorenzo facility; both are producing the products "Our employees at the San Lorenzo facility play a key role in manufacturing quality products that change patients' lives and contribute greatly to our growth Given the institutional knowledge required to manufacture our products we expect that a portion of our employees who support the equipment will transfer to the Manatí plant," added García senior director of Johnson & Johnson MedTech Endomecánica of which the new project will be using approximately 100,000 square feet Pedro Pierluisi said that this expansion is an integral part of the growth of the manufacturing industry "In Puerto Rico (the industry) generates 84,000 direct jobs and has had a growth of 8,000 jobs in the past three years in the Biopharma area with an impact of more than 30% in our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Twelve of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the United States are here producing eight of the 15 best-selling pharmaceutical products in the world seven of the top ten companies that manufacture medical devices in the world have a presence in Puerto Rico," Pierluisi said He added that the company currently has 1,500 employees and this expansion will add 300 additional jobs Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC in Spanish) Secretary Manuel Cidre said that for the first time since 1995 the pharmaceutical sector is reporting job growth in Puerto Rico "This expansion of Ethicon joins a number of Puerto Rican and foreign companies that have put their trust in Puerto Rico," said the secretary He also informed that this investment received $19.8 million in incentives including credits for employment and investment in infrastructure and machinery there are 250,000 square feet available here for future expansion and for future products gives Puerto Rico incredible competitiveness over other jurisdictions," the official said in an interview with The News Journal which had been in the 70 cents lines a few weeks ago When asked about the indirect jobs that will be created as a result of this expansion explained that "the multiplier factor for indirect jobs is 10.83 in the biosciences company in Puerto Rico ten are generated outside among contractors and businesses that are created around this economic development environment" an estimated 3,249 indirect jobs could be created The company anticipates transferring production of a portion of key Ethicon products associated with the renovated Johnson & Johnson plant in Manatí beginning in mid-2024 the “Conexión Laboral’’ program will hold more than ten recruitment fairs with a wide variety of job offers in all regions of the… Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Manatí is being awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the 2023 Hope VI Mai…