Liberty, Blue Coat Systems join to boost cloud security
November 14, 2016
Liberty Business recently partnered with Blue Coat Systems, now part of Symantec, to launch Liberty Web Security, a tool that provides differentiated and personalized cloud security services that safeguard business customers’ Internet connection, the company announced.
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AT&T adds bandwidth to USVI network, boosting speeds
November 14, 2016
Wireless carrier AT&T announced it has upgraded all its cell sites in the U.S. Virgin Islands with additional bandwidth in the 700 MHz spectrum.
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Planning Board: P.R. GNP to shrink by $116.4M in FY16
November 11, 2016
The Puerto Rico Planning Board presented Thursday revised economic projections confirming that the Commonwealth’s gross national product (GNP) will be reduced by $116.4 million during fiscal 2016 and $143.0 million in fiscal 2017.
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P.R. auto sales drop sharply by 10% YOY in October
November 11, 2016
Puerto Rico new car sales dropped sharply year-over-year in October, when the industry sold 10 percent fewer units, the United Automobile Importers Group (known as GUIA by its Spanish acronym), said Thursday.
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Oversight Board calls for comments on gov’t fiscal plan
November 11, 2016
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico opened a call Thursday for individuals and organizations to provide written comments on the government of Puerto Rico’s proposed fiscal plan.
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SBA has funds for women vet entrepreneurship training
November 11, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development announced Thursday a $300,000 funding opportunity for women and veteran-owned businesses through its Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program.
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Oriental grants $4.9M loan for supermarket construction
November 11, 2016
Oriental Bank announced Thursday it has granted a $4.9 million to Grupo Quiñones to build a Selectos supermarket, which is already under construction.
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Molinos de Puerto Rico to host LatAm industry meeting
November 11, 2016
Molinos de Puerto Rico, the Caribbean arm of Ardent Mills, the flour-milling and ingredient company, will host the XXXIV Annual Meeting of the Latin American Industrial Millers Association (ALIM) Nov. 13-16.
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FirstBank offers financial education through nonprofits
November 11, 2016
Seeking to increase financial knowledge and responsibility within low-income groups or communities through nonprofit organizations, FirstBank has partnered with the American Red Cross, United Way, and One Stop Career to create the Financial Education Program.
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P.R. Gov. names Bielenberg ‘Revitalization Coordinator’
November 10, 2016
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla announced Wednesday his choice to fill the position of Revitalization Coordinator, picking Aaron Bielenberg from the three candidates proposed by the Financial Oversight and Management Board.
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Colmena66 born to connect entrepreneurs, resources
November 10, 2016
Colmena66, a new specialized network that offers entrepreneurs, merchants and organizations tools and referral services, free of charge, was unveiled Wednesday to help participants start and grow their businesses in Puerto Rico.
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Parallel18 opens 3rd call for ‘Generation Innovation’
November 10, 2016
Puerto Rico based accelerator, Parallel18, announced Wednesday its third global open call for startups with the vision of expanding their businesses in the United States and Latin America.
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San Patricio Plaza ushers in 6 new, remodeled stores
November 10, 2016
As a preamble to San Patricio Plaza shopping center’s plans and new projects for 2017, the mall announced the arrival and remodeling of six stores and establishments.
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Report: Fiscal Board nominee’s track record raises flags
November 8, 2016
The professional track record of the nominees named by the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico for the position of “Revitalization Coordinator,” Riz Shah, could present a conflict of interest were he to be appointed, a report by the Center for Investigative Journalism revealed Monday.
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P.R. Audit Commission makes formal approach to Board
November 8, 2016
The Puerto Rico Commission for the Comprehensive Audit of the Public Credit sent a letter Monday to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico outlining its work so far, including two preliminary audits that it hopes the federally appointed body will review.
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