Puerto Rico is aiming to boost its cruise business with an aggressive pitch this week at the world’s biggest cruise industry convention, Cruise Shipping Miami.
The troubled economy and competition from U.S. pharmacy chains notwithstanding, Puerto Rico's community pharmacies are holding their own and are likely to experience growth this year, according to the head of a cooperative of pharmacy owners.
HACEMOS, AT&T’s Hispanic/Latino Association, recently hosted the National High Technology Day, an event made possible through a mentorship program that promotes an environment through which participants can help each other find success. About 30 local high schoolers took part in this year's locally sponsored event.
Students from University High School at the University of Puerto Rico recently participated in the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia’s Global Economic Forum through an Internet2 connection established at the UPR-Río Piedras campus.
Compulsory driver’s insurance provider Point Guard Insurance recently partnered with AT&T to outfit its adjusters with tablets, so they can process claims on site.
Moody's Investors Service, the first of the trio of ratings agencies that a month ago slashed Puerto Rico’s credit to junk, on Tuesday removed the "provisional" designation from the Ba2 rating assigned to the Commonwealth’s issuance of $3.5 billion 2014 A General Obligation Bonds priced earlier in the day.
Puerto Rico’s auto sales continue to take a beating this year, with 9.3 percent fewer units leaving dealerships in February, when 7,166 cars were signed away to their new owners.
Two investment groups announced plans this week to shell out a combined total of more than $460 million in separate acquisitions that will significantly strengthen Puerto Rico's status as a high-end luxury resort destination, government officials hope.
Hundreds of business owners took part in the “Entrepreneurs First” workshop hosted by FirstBank and the autonomous municipality of Caguas Tuesday, at the Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología (C3TEC) to learn about how to reinvent their businesses, educate themselves and strengthen local industries.
Banco Santander, through its global Santander Universidades division, will launch the third edition of the W30 Program: Developing Women Leaders in University Administration in partnership with UCLA Anderson School of Management to prepare women in university administration for leadership positions of increasing responsibility as the higher education landscape evolves.
The Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico has sold $3.5 billion worth of tax-exempt fixed rate General Obligation Commonwealth bonds, the agency announced.
Paulson & Co. Inc., a New York-based investment firm, announced Monday it has acquired a majority interest in the Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Renaissance Hotel and Tower, and the accompanying Condado Vanderbilt condominium towers in San Juan, for $260 million, including costs to complete construction of the Vanderbilt.
Puerto Rican investment firm Encanto Group announce Monday the acquisition of Punta Candelero Beach Resort and Marina at Palmas del Mar in Humacao.
Amid news of credit degradation, income tax increases, rumors of raises in the sales and use tax, and possible changes to the federal minimum wage, you can almost hear the groans of small and medium business owners throughout Puerto Rico.
Telecom provider Claro announced Monday the availability of its “4-Play” bundle of services that combine broadband, television and unlimited fixed telephone services, as well as a free Android tablet for on-the-go connections.
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