INVID gets $377K from EDB to create jobs, expand reach
March 30, 2017
Looking to double its client base at the local level and export its services internationally, Internet Vision Development (INVID) has signed a financing agreement of $377,000 with the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank, company and bank officials said Wednesday.
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Mosquito Squad opens 1st store in PR this week
March 30, 2017
Mosquito Squad, a franchise dedicated to controlling mosquitoes and ticks in North America, announced Wednesday the launch of its first store in Puerto Rico.
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Frontier Airlines adding P.R. to its footprint in June
March 29, 2017
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines will begin flying to the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for the first time starting June 11, 2017, Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Tuesday.
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Master Products installs $1.8M solar panel system
March 29, 2017
Puerto Rican cement product manufacturing company Master Products in Toa Baja announced Tuesday the start of a new phase in energy self-sufficiency with the installation of a $1.8 million solar panel system for its plant.
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FirstBank and C3Tec join for the environment
March 29, 2017
In its efforts to promote students' connections with nature, FirstBank has partnered with the Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec) to offer interactive environmental workshops.
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McConnell Valdés grants 1st scholarship to law student
March 29, 2017
The McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship Program, created by the McConnell Valdés LLC law firm as part of the firm’s 70th anniversary celebration, awarded its first scholarship.
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Treasury announces ‘Taxpayer Rehabilitation Program’
March 28, 2017
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department unveiled Monday a new initiative called the “Taxpayer Rehabilitation Program,” to encourage citizens to meet their tax responsibilities by granting payment plans.
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Study: PR needs integrated destination management
March 28, 2017
The Foundation for Puerto Rico released a study that shows that beyond establishing a Destination Marketing Organization, or DMO, for Puerto Rico, the island has a pressing need for a destination management plan.
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Treasury backs bill to increase online sales tax uptake
March 28, 2017
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department favored Monday a bill that would give it the tools to Sales and Use Tax on sales of taxable products in Puerto Rico sold online by businesses without physical presence on the island.
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Oriental offers new service to fill personal loans online
March 28, 2017
Oriental bank announced Monday the availability of a new channel to apply for personal loans, through www.orientalbank.com.
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Tourism Co. turns attention to PR’s budding hostel sector
March 27, 2017
The upcoming launch of a premium hostel in the Condado area is sure to draw more attention to this type of lodging geared to young travelers but gaining traction with budget travelers of all ages.
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Op-Ed: A guide to federal taxes for freelancers
March 27, 2017
Taxation is far from being the most exciting part of your freelancing business. As a matter of fact, it is a very dull, boring, time-consuming, frustrating and expensive part of your life.
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Popular to offer free ‘D-Coding’ workshops April 24-26
March 27, 2017
For the third consecutive year, Popular will offer its coding workshop, “D-Coding,” for students in grades nine through 12.
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Oversight Board names Natalie Jaresko as exec. director
March 24, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced Thursday the appointment of Natalie Jaresko, a renowned finance and economics expert, as its new executive director.
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Crowley takes delivery of 3 new cranes in San Juan
March 24, 2017
Three new, ship-to-shore cranes that were constructed in Ireland were delivered to Crowley Puerto Rico Services’ Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan Thursday, marking a historic milestone for the company and island, the company said.
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