EDB, Justice sign MOU for property registry oversight
September 1, 2017
The Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank and the Justice Department announced Thursday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline processes, increase administrative efficiency and strengthen enforcement efforts related to the Property Registry for both agencies.
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FirstBank launches holiday sweepstakes
September 1, 2017
As a preamble to the Christmas season, FirstBank customers who use their ATM debit card until Jan. 13, 2018, will have the opportunity to participate in the "Win with FirstBank" contest.
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OBoard asks gov’t for fiscal impact of Healthcare Act
August 31, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico notified Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and the Legislature that the compliance certification issued by government Aug. 1 regarding the recently passed Act 47, failed to provide the required formal estimate of the law’s fiscal impact.
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Op-Ed: Clearing up provisions of Medicinal Cannabis Act
August 31, 2017
It is unfortunate that given the legal and positive development Puerto Rico’s Medicinal Cannabis industry is having, there continue to be obstacles and pitfalls placed on patients.
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Triple-S, Optum partner on digital innovation strategy
August 31, 2017
Triple-S Salud has selected Optum to implement a digital innovation strategy that will help it enhance services to its members, clients and providers.
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El Yunque announces plans to revitalize visitors center
August 30, 2017
El Portal Visitors Center in El Yunque National Forest will be closed temporarily for annual maintenance starting in September to begin the first phase of a revitalization project that will conclude in 2019 with a renovated Visitor Center, officials said.
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OBoard, gov’t face-off in court over employee furloughs
August 29, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico an “Adversary Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief” seeking to enforce the certified Commonwealth’s Fiscal Plan.
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FirstBank grants $5.1M loan for new Manatí ER
August 29, 2017
FirstBank has granted a $5.1 million loan to Manatí Medical Center to finance the extension and renovation of its Emergency Room, in support of its consistent growth in the northern part of the island.
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Small businesses urged to comment on SBA regulations
August 29, 2017
Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today encouraged small businesses to comment on the Federal Register notice posted earlier this month in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13777, which aims to ease the burdens placed on America’s small businesses.
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Gov’t hosts meeting to boost local contracting prospects
August 29, 2017
Federal government procurement officers met Monday with Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel Laboy-Rivera to create alliances and outline a joint action plan to help increase federal contracting from Puerto Rican companies.
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Rosselló creates last subgroup in ‘Front for Puerto Rico’
August 28, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the creation of the third and final sub-working group as part of the Front for Puerto Rico to address the federal tax reform and how these changes may affect the Island, La Fortaleza announced.
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Women entrepreneurs complete business training
August 28, 2017
Forty women entrepreneurs graduated from the Women's Business Training Program offered by the Sila M. Calderón Foundation, nonprofit officials announced.
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Aloft Hotel to anchor $125 million District Live! project
August 25, 2017
Developers PRISA Group announced Thursday that Aloft Hotels will make its Caribbean debut at the $125 million District Live! entertainment complex at the Convention Center District in Miramar.
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Liberty Puerto Rico, ICE partner on cyberbullying video
August 25, 2017
As part of its social responsibility campaign, and in an effort to create connections and protect the island’s student community, Liberty Puerto Rico announced the availability of a video produced by the company along with the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Child Exploitation Investigative Unit.
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Op-Ed: Why traditional Public Relations are dead
August 25, 2017
Old school, traditional public relations practices are dead, and have been for sometime now.
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