‘Best Lawyers’ guide accepting nominations for P.R. attorneys
September 18, 2019
“Best Lawyers,” the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession, is currently accepting nominations for the 8th edition of The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico. Nominations can be submitted by the general public, clients, other practicing lawyers, and marketing teams. Lawyers may not nominate themselves, the publication stated. All lawyers included in the […]
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Collaboration between public, private sectors ‘key’ to boosting P.R.’s tourism
September 17, 2019
Collaboration between the private and public sectors is essential to continue boosting tourism and be able to reach the goal of doubling Puerto Rico’s visitor’s economy. Such was one of the conclusions of a panel discussion during the first annual Tourism Conference sponsored by Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico. The panel that Discover Puerto […]
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P.R. entrepreneurs confirm benefits of federal grants on their businesses
September 17, 2019
Local entrepreneurs and researchers who have marketed their innovations thanks to federal grant programs and the support of local business ecosystems organization gathered in San Juan to celebrate and share their success stories. The testimonials came during “The Faces of Innovation in Puerto Rico: SBIR Road Tour Kickoff” event organized by the Puerto Rico Science, […]
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August new car sales dip 10% year-over-year, trade group confirms
September 17, 2019
New car sales in Puerto Rico took a 10% dip in August when compared to the same month in 2018, the United Group of Automobile Importers confirmed. The organization known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, which represents the automotive industry in Puerto Rico, confirmed that August ended with a total of 8,236 units […]
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Pharma-Bio Serv reports $5M in revenue for quarter ended July 31
September 17, 2019
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc., a compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm based in Dorado announced revenue from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2019 of $5 million and $14.7 million, respectively. The results represent an increase of approximately $300,000 and $2.6 million, or 7% and 21%, respectively, when […]
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Ferries del Caribe Foundation expands scope to help Hurricane Dorian victims
September 17, 2019
The Ferries del Caribe Foundation has established a support system for victims of Hurricane Dorian, particularly in the islands of The Bahamas, the company announced. The Foundation will conduct a massive collection of essential items through the 27 Pep Boys store locations in Puerto Rico, where citizens will be able to deliver donations until Sept. […]
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Liberty LatAm picks TiVo to launch next-generation TV services in P.R.
September 16, 2019
Liberty Latin America has selected TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform to deliver “cutting-edge innovations” to its video customers in Puerto Rico, the companies announced. Over time, Liberty Latin America also plans to launch TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform in other markets across Latin America, TiVo executives confirmed. TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform enables Liberty Latin America to seamlessly transition to IPTV […]
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Med Center opens new $7M Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce
September 16, 2019
Med Center announced the opening of a new $7 million Chronic Conditions Clinic in Ponce to address of asthma, hypertension and diabetes issues, executives announced. “Med Center’s Chronic Conditions Clinic will provide the most advanced health care to control comorbid conditions of diabetes, hypertension and asthma in Puerto Rico,” said Med Center Executive Director Allan […]
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Op-Ed: Internet of Things and privacy, another challenge for anti-fraud systems
September 16, 2019
Those who saw “Eagle Eye,” an action thriller with Shia LaBeouf and Michelle Monaghan, must have had flea behind the ear. The 2008 film is about the whole team connected by a chip that can be accessed remotely, not always for the better. It also focuses on how all of our personal information is within […]
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Cape Air to relaunch San Juan to Nevis service in November
September 16, 2019
Cape Air will be reinstating daily year-round service between San Juan and Nevis, in the West Indies beginning Nov. 22, 2019, the air carrier announced. Two daily flights will operate between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport and Vance W. Amory International Airport in Nevis. “Cape Air has been invested in the Caribbean region […]
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Agriculture Dept., private sector plant some 4,500 coffee trees
September 16, 2019
The Agriculture Department, together with Starbucks and the Fonalledas Foundation planted some 4,500 coffee trees, of the Marseillaise seed, Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores said. Nearly 100 volunteers, including veterans of The Mission Continues organization, and employees of the University of Puerto Rico’s Agricultural Station, worked the lands of the Torres Berdiel, Hernán Núñez and Gamalier […]
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12 local 330 health centers split $7.8M from U.S. Dept. of Health
September 13, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $7.8 million for 12 new 330 health clinics in Puerto Rico as part of a global allocation of $50 million for 77 clinics in the United States, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico. “The novelty of this announcement is that two nonprofit organizations will receive $650,000 […]
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Science Trust bestows $3.1M in grants to 26 science, tech projects
September 13, 2019
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust Grant Program awarded $3.1 million to 26 science and technology research projects, including the “Advanced Research Grant” that promotes cutting-edge research in various areas of science and technology with $150,000 to each winner. The Catalyzer Research Grant was also awarded, which conferred $70,000 to each recipient and […]
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Dept. of Economic Development to promote P.R. as mega-yacht destination
September 13, 2019
Looking to diversify Puerto Rico’s economy, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce will promote and market the island as a mega-yacht destination, which has the potential to generate $61 million in revenue. “Our mission is to implement and supervise the execution of Puerto Rico’s public policy on economic development in the various business sectors. […]
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AT&T contributes $50K to Andanza to support ‘Danza con Andanza’ program
September 13, 2019
As part of its focus on culture and education, AT&T contributed $50,000 to Andanza, a Puerto Rican contemporary dance company and dance school. The contribution will support the nonprofit’s “Danza con Andanza” educational program. Since 2002, “Danza con Andanza” has helped hundreds of students in need improve their personal development and academic progress through a […]
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