The Agriculture Department launched Tuesday a $1 million institutional multimedia advertising campaign that aims to lift the consumption of local products from its current 20 percent level by inviting consumers to “buy local.”
Toyota de Puerto Rico unveiled the latest addition to its eco-friendly lineup, the Prius V, which stands for versatility, something the vehicle promises to deliver through its greater interior space and cargo room, comfort, and fuel efficiency, among other features.
BBVA Auto recently launched this year’s edition of its “The loan is on the House” sweepstake, which gives customers who finance their vehicles between Nov. 12 and Jan. 15, 2012 the opportunity to get their purchase for free.
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi scored an important victory for himself and the island’s nautical tourism sector Tuesday, with the approval from U.S. House of Representatives for HR 2838, which authorizes foreign-flagged vessels that are more than 100 gross tons to transport tourists and other paying passengers between ports within Puerto Rico.
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association, an organization based in Washington representing 5,000 members in the transportation industry, named Abertis' Jordi Graells, “Private Sector Entrepreneur of the Year” for the group’s public private partnership division.
JetBlue Airways announced Tuesday an additional expansion on the island with the addition of two more daily flights between San Juan and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The new flights are scheduled to begin in May 2012 when JetBlue celebrates 10 years of offering high-quality, low-fare service to Puerto Rico. In a single decade, JetBlue has grown […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ponce School of Medicine and Health Services, or PSMHS, signed an ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ Monday to promote environmental and public health protection in Puerto Rico.
I watch in awe as my almost 2-year-old granddaughter turns on my iPad and opens her folder to talk to Tom Cat, sing with Elmo or color monsters and clowns with her fingers.
Looking to maximize the use of technology to further facilitate access to all of its products and services, Oriental launched its redesigned website www.orientalonline.com adding useful content to keep finances up-to-date and plan each step toward progress.
Wireless carrier AT&T announced Monday plans to expand its 4G LTE platform to six new markets, including Puerto Rico, effective Nov. 20, News is my Business learned.
Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Juncos is one of a handful of Puerto Rico businesses and individuals that recently received Environmental Quality Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their achievements protecting public health and the environment.
Walmart Puerto Rico is pushing ahead with its goal of expanding its support of local agriculture with the addition of locally harvested white button mushrooms purchased from from Aibonito-based Setas de Puerto Rico Inc.
The air route connecting the cities of San Juan and Fort Lauderdale, FL continues gaining popularity, as several carriers have added it to their regular flight schedules. On Sunday, Dallas-based AirTran Airways added itself to that list that includes Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, announcing the start of new service out of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport starting in May 2012.
Resident Commissioner in Washington Pedro Pierluisi said Thursday that H.R. 3020, which proposes adding a new section to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code to drum up local investments, is facing several challenges in Congress.
Today is Veterans Day. And, in honor of the 23 million U.S. veterans that have watched over our safety and fought for our freedom, President Obama has declared the dates of Nov. 11-17 as National Veterans Awareness Week.
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