FirstBank launches new ‘Experiences’ brand campaign
May 19, 2016
As a result of its successful business growth strategy, FirstBank is launching the new “Experiences” brand campaign that for the first time delivers its message through the bank’s clients, while integrating diverse products and services.
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PRHTA ‘surprised’ by video lottery case comments
May 19, 2016
Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association Chairman Miguel Vega expressed surprise Wednesday by the statements made by the Treasury Secretary questioning how long the trade group’s case against the agency on the validity of the regulation to authorize video lottery in Puerto Rico has been in the court.
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CBP to fund small-scale port infrastructure projects
May 19, 2016
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday the “Small-Scale Donation Proposal Process,” a more streamlined and simplified avenue for stakeholders interested in investing in and expediting small-scale, high impact border infrastructure, technology and other related improvements.
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Bristol-Myers pumps $85M into Manatí plant expansion
May 18, 2016
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb, accompanied by Puerto Rico government officials, confirmed Tuesday an $85 million investment to expand its manufacturing plant in Manatí.
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P.R. loses another major convention over Zika fears
May 18, 2016
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) confirmed Tuesday the cancellation of its upcoming convention slated to take place in San Juan, due to concerns related to the Zika virus, Akram Atallah, first president of ICANN's global domains division, said.
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Tax season boosts Treasury collections to $1.2B in April
May 17, 2016
The Treasury Department confirmed Monday net revenues recorded by the General Fund in April 2016 totaled $1.28 billion, $76.2 million above revised estimates, and $47.7 million below net revenues in April 2015.
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Weekend Wheels: Toyota hybrids are all-inclusive rides
May 17, 2016
The Toyota family of hybrid vehicles includes a new generation of members that are excelling at performance, elegance and comfort. Over the past two weekends, this media outlet got the opportunity to test drive two of them — the 2016 RAV4 and Prius — confirming that for many reasons, their sticker price is a long-term investment that pays off.
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New tenants moving into Plaza Las Américas
May 17, 2016
The Plaza Las Américas shopping mall is ushering in several new tenants in coming months, including Zapaventura, BienLatino, a second store Starbucks and Olive Garden.
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Iberia reestablishes direct Madrid-P.R. air connection
May 16, 2016
Puerto Rico government officials welcomed Sunday the return of Spanish airline Iberia, which has resumed direct flights after a three-year absence.
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Airline, industry vendors descend on P.R. for conference
May 16, 2016
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) is kicking off it’s CCMA & Aircraft MRO Conference this week in Puerto Rico, hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and Meet Puerto Rico, and with support from the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO.)
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Jamaican officials visit D.C. looking for investors
May 16, 2016
WASHINGTON — Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who took office only two months ago, visited Washington last week along with his top economic aide to pitch the Caribbean island nation as an ideal destination for U.S. investment.
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DLC opens call for ’16 summer internship program
May 16, 2016
Integrated communications agency de la Cruz & Associates is seeking college student in their junior or senior years, or who are pursuing a Master’s Degree in communications, to participate in this year’s summer internship program aimed at providing a work experience to take their studies to the next level.
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CPAs to host ‘Innovation in accounting & finance’ forum
May 16, 2016
The Technology and Innovation Committee of the Puerto Rico CPA Society will hold its first “Innovation in Accounting and Finance Forum” on May 20 at the Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel.
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A.M. Best: P.R.’s debt crisis remains test for insurers
May 13, 2016
While insurers domiciled in Puerto Rico have maintained underwriting discipline and demonstrated favorable operating results and solid balance sheet strength, the competitive operating environment and economic challenges there will hinder their ability to grow over the near to medium term, according to a new A.M. Best briefing.
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Court: Gov’t will have to turn over bondholder info
May 13, 2016
After nearly a year of litigation, the Center for Investigative Journalism on Thursday confirmed another legal victory in its battle against the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico to gain access to information about the hedge funds that hold the Commonwealth’s public debt.
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