Op-Ed: SBA working to get loans in the hands of veterans
February 13, 2014
Our nation’s veterans have served our country proudly and bravely. They are true American heroes, and we must make sure that we’re doing everything possible to support them once they reenter civilian life.
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Seaborne launches SJU/DR route starting April 15
February 13, 2014
Regional carrier Seaborne Airlines announced Wednesday the launch of non-stop service to its 18th airport, Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo (SDQ), from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), effective April 15, 2014.
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Doral Mortgage partners with San Juan Board of Realtors
February 13, 2014
As part of its commitment to the real estate sector, Doral Mortgage announced Wednesday its partnership with San Juan Board of Realtors, which includes supporting the trade group’s continued education program, among other initiatives.
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Moody’s puts 3 Puerto Rican banks under ratings review
February 12, 2014
Several days after downgrading Puerto Rico's general obligation bond rating to Ba2, or junk, Moody's Investors Service placed on review for downgrade certain ratings of three local banks: Banco Santander Puerto Rico, Popular Inc. and FirstBank Puerto Rico.
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Prouty: ‘Puerto Rico must become Caribbean tech hub’
February 12, 2014
As part of last week’s celebration of the IT Cluster & CIO Summit, businessman Nicholas Prouty, managing partner of investment firm Putnam Bridge, urged members of the island’s technology sector to join forces to convert Puerto Rico into a powerful technological center for the Caribbean region.
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Insight Managing Solutions investing $200K to expand
February 12, 2014
Through an estimated investment of $200,000, Puerto Rican company Insight Managing Solutions will expand its operations in San Juan, after reaching an incentives agreement with the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, representing a commitment to create 100 new jobs over the next 36 months, company and government officials announced Tuesday.
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DR once again leads in Caribbean tourism arrivals
February 12, 2014
The undisputed king of Caribbean tourism, the Dominican Republic consistently attracts more visitors to its shores than any other country in the region.
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Rutgers, Center For Puerto Rico partner to offer program
February 12, 2014
The Center for Puerto Rico, in collaboration with Rutgers University, announced Tuesday the launching of the first program in community development to be offered in Puerto Rico.
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HCBR Group now serving Puerto Rico’s HR market
February 12, 2014
Chicago-based Human Capital Business Resources Group Inc. announced Tuesday it is now duly authorized to do business as a foreign corporation in Puerto Rico and will be providing professional employer organization services, payroll and tax compliance solutions.
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Santa Isabel tomato producer launches promo campaign
February 12, 2014
Fresh produce distributor Caribbean Produce Exchange announced this week the statt of a new integrated marketing campaign to promote and support the 2014 tomato crop, while educating consumers on the health benefits and versatility of the fruit.
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Puma Energy gets ‘Top Tier Detergent Gasoline’ title
February 12, 2014
Puma Energy’s Puerto Rico operations have received the “Top Tier Detergent Gasoline” designation, the highest fuel performance standard, becoming the first and only local brand of gasoline to earn that distinction.
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Puerto Rico’s Econ. Activity index -5.2% YOY in Dec.
February 11, 2014
Puerto Rico’s economic activity continued to spiral in December, when all four key components showed signs of contraction.
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Puerto Rico Jan. revenue haul at $664M; IVU at $129.9M
February 11, 2014
Puerto Rico’s General Fund revenue collections for the month of January amounted to $664 million, a figure that is $1 million less than the same period last fiscal year, but that Treasury Secretary Melba Acosta described as a “record.”
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Momentum builds at CIO & IT Leadership Conference
February 11, 2014
More than 700 leaders of industry, government and academia gathered for a direction-setting exchange that took place during the first CIO & IT Leadership Conference hosted by the Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster (PRITC) last week.
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Despite thawing of bilateral relations, Cuba still off-limits to most American tourists
February 11, 2014
Will 2014 be the year Washington finally takes Cuba off the State Department list of “terrorist-supporting states” which also includes Iran, Sudan and Syria?
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