’13 Ford Fusion blends elegance, strength and efficiency
February 11, 2013
It’s a car that pretty much drives itself. That just about sums up the experience of driving the 2013 Ford Fusion, a sedan that is not only good on gas, but that offers a broad portfolio of driver assistance and convenience technologies based on sensors, cameras and a radar that enable it to see and respond to most challenges on the road.
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Cannes Lions festival to have ‘boricua’ influence this year
February 11, 2013
A Puerto Rican advertising veteran will be traveling to the International Cannes Lions festival this summer to participate for the first time as judge in the 60th edition of the global competition, where local talent has already walked away with top honors.
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Nature’s Pearl recruiting local sales staff
February 11, 2013
Health and beauty products line Nature's Pearl, which was recently launched in the Puerto Rico market, has already recruited about 100 people for its sales and distribution network, company executive said. The goal is to recruit 500 salespeople during 2013.
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SBA, UPR Carolina partner to aid small business
February 8, 2013
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the University of Puerto Rico Carolina Campus have signed a “Strategic Alliance Memorandum” to work together to strengthen and expand small business development on the island, SBA Deputy District Director María de los Ángeles de Jesús said Friday.
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Oriental garners $14.6M in net income in ’12
February 8, 2013
Oriental Financial Group Inc. reported Thursday net income of $14.6 million for 2012, equal to $0.35 per common share results, and is predicting a strong 2013 attributed to its acquisition of BBVA Puerto Rico, which “has created a larger, diversified and growth oriented banking platform.”
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Saborea Puerto Rico ’13 set for April 4-7
February 8, 2013
The sixth edition of the Caribbean’s most important culinary event, Saborea Puerto Rico, a Culinary Extravaganza, will take place April 4-7 at Escambron Beach in San Juan, gathering the best in local and international cuisine.
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Polytechnic Univ. inaugurates aerospace lab
February 8, 2013
The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico inaugurated Thursday a new aerospace laboratory at its Hato Rey campus that houses the first flight simulator on the island. The facility aims to train future aerospace engineering professionals to enter the highly specialized field currently booming on the island, school officials said.
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Hyundai donates ophthalmological equipment to Pedriatric Hospital
February 8, 2013
Hyundai de Puerto Rico recently donated highly specialized ophthalmological equipment to the Rio Piedras Medical Center’s Pediatric Hospital to help prevent eye conditions in premature infants.
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Doral seeks to branch out insurance business
February 7, 2013
Doral Bank is looking to expand its participation in Puerto Rico’s insurance market by adding new coverage options via its Doral Insurance division, said Jesús Méndez, recently appointed executive vice president of operations.
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Former Haitian envoy’s mission: Make Haiti green again
February 7, 2013
BOWIE, Md. — With a prayer and a speech, Raymond Joseph, Haiti’s former ambassador to the United States, has officially launched A Dollar A Tree for Haiti Inc.
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American Red Cross recognizes FirstBank’s pledge
February 7, 2013
The American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter recently recognized FirstBank’s commitment with the community and its $10,000 donation to assist families affected by Hurricane Irene and the torrential rains unleashed by storms Emily and María last year.
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Puerto Rico still Caribbean’s leading shopping destination
February 6, 2013
With 15 million square feet of shopping center space, over 20 of U.S. and world-renowned retail brands and top shopping center operators, Puerto Rico remains the shopping Mecca of the Caribbean, according to leading experts participating in this year's 2013 ICSC Caribbean Conference, organized by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
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Courtyard by Mariott Isla Verde getting $11M upgrade
February 6, 2013
The Courtyard by Mariott Isla Verde Beach Resort is turning 10 this year and to mark its anniversary, owner International Hospitality Enterprises is pumping a lot of metal into the property, $11 million to be exact.
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First BanCorp reports $29.8M in earnings for ’12
February 6, 2013
First BanCorp., parent company for FirstBank Puerto Rico reported net income of $29.8 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2012, a significant improvement compared to the net loss of $82.2 million for the same period in 2011.
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Liberty sponsors ‘Safer Internet Day’ in Puerto Rico
February 6, 2013
As part of its social commitment to the Puerto Rican community, Liberty Puerto Rico sponsors Safer Internet Day 2013, a global activity that raises awareness on the importance of surfing the Internet safely and with respect. The international Internet safety day is held annually on the second day of the second week of the second month of the year.
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