Bhatia’s energy bill gains private-sector support
January 15, 2014
A number of prominent private-sector leaders expressed their support Tuesday of Senate Bill 837, which proposes to create the Puerto Rico Energy Regulatory and Oversight Commission to, among other things, begin reeling in local electricity costs.
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Governor appoints 3 to Ponce Port Authority board
January 15, 2014
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla submitted nominations to the Senate designating three new directors to the Ponce Port Authority, La Fortaleza announced Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico gov’t health plan adoption driving market
January 14, 2014
The market dominance of government-based healthcare coverage in Puerto Rico is driving managed care organizations to cover more generic drugs as fewer residents can afford more expensive plans, according to a recent report released by Mass.-based healthcare industry analyst firm Decision Resources Group.
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Cable, Telecom Assoc. to hold annual meeting in San Juan
January 14, 2014
The Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA) will hold its 2014 annual meeting in San Juan Jan. 27-29 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino, bringing together cable and telecommunications executives from the region for educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibitions.
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Claims Software Dev., Science Trust join to spur 75 jobs
January 14, 2014
Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust officials announced Monday the signing of a collaborative agreement with Claim Software Development Inc. to create 75 new jobs for professionals dedicated to developing technologies in health informatics mainly for Puerto Rico, the U.S. mainland and Latin America.
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AA, US Airways roll out 1st phase of codesharing
January 14, 2014
American Airlines and US Airways announced Monday they will be offering customers improved access to the combined company's global network through the first phase of a codeshare agreement through which passengers can book flights on both airlines' networks through the codeshare for travel starting Jan. 23.
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Puerto Rico is top Caribbean island in USA Today poll
January 14, 2014
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company recently announced the island has been selected as the number one Caribbean Island in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award Contest.
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Plan for $200M Cayey mega mall stuck in Supreme Court
January 13, 2014
Ciudadela de Cayey, a $200 million outlet mall that, if built, would be a third of the size of Puerto Rico's largest mall stands to dramatically alter the physical and economic landscape of the town of Cayey but the ambitious project has raised bitter opposition and is currently stalled due to a lawsuit over the permitting process.
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CES ’14: Wearables, curved TVs, Internet of everything
January 13, 2014
The International Consumer Electronics Show has been, for the past 40 years, the technology industry’s greatest showcase of invention and innovation.
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Appointments at Scrub Island, Sacred Heart Univ, AT&T
January 13, 2014
Scrub Island Resort, Sacred Heart University and AT&T have made recent executive appointments filled by Puerto Ricans or that will affect the island from abroad.
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Reinhold’s Morrow gets Lifetime Achievement Award
January 13, 2014
Marie Helene Morrow, owner of Reinhold Jewelers in Puerto Rico, received the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 12th annual GEM Awards held this weekend in New York, hosted by the Jewelry Information Center.
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Columbus Business Solutions grants scholarship
January 13, 2014
Information technology firm Columbus Business Solutions has teamed up with the Polytechnic University to provide scholarships to engineering or computer science students, to help them cover their tuition fees and offer internships to help them get real work experience.
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Puerto Rico revenues up $190M in Dec., IVU falls short
January 10, 2014
Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary Melba Acosta released Thursday preliminary revenue numbers for December, totaling $913 million, up by $190 million, or 26 percent, compared to last year.
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National University pumping $12M into new projects
January 10, 2014
National University College is investing a total of $12 million to fund the expansion of its Ponce, Río Grande, and Bayamón campuses, as part of a five-year strategic plan to provide better facilities for students and increase the number of enrollments.
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Sports Authority hiring for new Puerto Rico locations
January 10, 2014
Sporting goods retailer Sports Authority announced Thursday it will be hiring 200 people for the company’s two newest locations in Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Carolina, which are set to open in early April 2014.
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