U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations announced Thursday that approximately 115 seizures where made of counterfeit products, valued at more than $6.5 million, which were illegally imported into Puerto Rico via international mail.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises — bringing the luxury hotel brand’s service and style to sea.
Puerto Rico government officials and representatives from hospitality company Airbnb signed a tax collection agreement that is expected to generate some $2 million a year for the island’s economy in the form of room taxes, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Thursday.
The 5th edition of the Puerto Rico Investment Summit will be held Oct. 9-10, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, organizers announced Wednesday.
Looking to spur the growth and creation of creative industries, and small and medium businesses with export potential, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on Wednesday announced the opening of the “Creative Matchmaking” call.
Net revenues recorded to the General Fund totaled $708.8 million in May, with fiscal year-to-date (July-May) revenues reaching $8.3 billion, Treasury Secretary Raúl Maldonado Gautier said Tuesday.
FirstBank announced Tuesday it has expanded its business relationship with Grupo Minuto, LLC. by financing the restoration and remodeling of a new hotel project in Old San Juan, granting $777,000 in financing.
Puerto Rican nutritionist Marisa Santiago was named Retail Dietitian of the Year by the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance, a professional entity that represents more than 600 licensed retail dietitians in the United States, working mainly with supermarkets.
The Cooperative Development Commission (CDCoop) and the Agriculture Department (DA) signed a collaborative agreement Tuesday to promote the cooperative model through the development of agricultural enterprises and the creation of youth agricultural programs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently held an event at the Cyril E. King Airport to gather local feedback to incorporate the U.S. Virgin Islands into the Automated Commercial Environment, to expedite the importation process.
The Puerto Rico Justice Department announced Monday the filing of 123 charges against the Bahía Salinas Beach Hotel — also known as the Grand Bahía Ocean View Hotel — for room tax evasion totaling $199,630, agency Secretary Wanda Vázquez confirmed.
Hundreds of Banco Santander Puerto Rico employees participated in recent volunteer activities focused on the health and well-being of children with physical and mental health conditions as well as cancer patients.
To celebrate ten years of promoting the conservation of the environment, the Soul of Bahía Foundation and Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club held its massive annual beach cleanup recently.
UNOde50, the Madrid-born jewelry brand known for its creativity and unique handcrafted styles, has relocated its Plaza Las Americas store previously on the second level to the first next to MAC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for technical assistance and training grants in the Community Facilities Program. The maximum grant is $150,000.
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