‘Practical Techie:’ Grasping the ‘Internet of Things’
February 6, 2014
The Internet, all throughout its 55-year history, has been visualized in so many disparate ways. The more it evolves the more job descriptions it gets.
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USDA opens ‘Climate Hubs’ across U.S., Puerto Rico
February 6, 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday the creation of the first ever “Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change” at seven locations around the country, and Puerto Rico.
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AA, US Airways expand codeshare to 6,500 flights
February 6, 2014
American Airlines and US Airways are expanding their codeshare to provide customers access to nearly 6,500 daily flights to more than 275 destinations in the combined global network. These additional codeshare flights are now available for booking, for travel starting today.
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S&P slashes Puerto Rico rating to junk; gov’t reacts
February 5, 2014
More than a year after warning about the possibility, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday made good on its word and cut its rating of Puerto Rico’s general obligation debt to 'BB+' from 'BBB-,' pushing it to the highest junk level status.
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Private sector trade groups discuss S&P downgrade
February 5, 2014
As word of the decision taken by Standard and Poor’s to downgrade Puerto Rico’s credit rating to junk level, the island’s biggest trade groups spoke out. Following are their individual statements.
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Oriental Bank starts 50th year with strong balance sheet
February 5, 2014
Oriental Bank kicked off the start of its 50th anniversary celebration Tuesday by highlighting its strong financial performance, its track record of bringing innovative financial services to Puerto Rico, and its heritage helping build strong communities.
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As new hotels rise in the Bahamas, so does violent crime
February 5, 2014
Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport has officially opened its new terminal for domestic flights and international departures, marking the completion of a four-year, $409 million redevelopment of the largest airport in the Bahamas.
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El Mesón Sándwiches leads reforestation in Mayagüez
February 5, 2014
As part of its commitment to preserving Puerto Rico’s natural resources, El Mesón Sandwiches, through its Environmental Club, took on the task of reforesting an area in front of the Plaza de las Banderas on Mayagüez’s Paseo del Litoral Israel “Shorty” Castro.
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NCR partners with Windsor Systems Group
February 5, 2014
Technology firm NCR recently signed an agreement with Windsor Systems Group, which has become its only retail dealer in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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Puerto Rico gov’t revenue $925M in Dec., up 28% YOY
February 4, 2014
Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary Melba Acosta-Febo said Monday that the General Fund collected $925 million in net revenues during December 2013, $12 million higher than the preliminary figure announced in early January.
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Oriental reports $85M in ’13 income, $16.6M for 4Q13
February 4, 2014
Oriental Financial Group reported Monday income available to common shareholders amounted to $16.6 million, or $0.35 per share diluted for the fourth quarter of 2013.
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FirstBank takes $164.5M loss in ’13, $15M profit in 4Q13
February 4, 2014
First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico reported net income of $14.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to $15.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2013 and net income of $14.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012.
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Eastern Caribbean islands still reeling after Dec. 24 storm
February 4, 2014
St. Vincent, St. Lucia and Dominica — three of the world’s smallest countries — are still in shock more than a month after a freak Christmas Eve storm ripped through the Eastern Caribbean, destroying crops, houses and livelihoods in its wake.
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AT&T looking to fill nearly 60 jobs in Puerto Rico
February 4, 2014
AT&T de Puerto Rico is looking to hire for nearly 60 jobs in Puerto Rico. More than half of the local openings are newly created jobs, mostly retail and business sales positions and are a result of AT&T’s continued investment in Puerto Rico, the company announced Monday.
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Puerto Rican invention boosts retail sales in U.S., island
February 4, 2014
The time it takes for the Tuscalossa Amphitheater in Alabama to offer customer service has been reduced by half, while sales have increased by 20 percent since the venue implemented the eMobilePOS mobile point of sale system developed by Puerto Rican company e-Nabler, representatives announced.
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