Op-Ed: Clinical research spurring world-class activity
July 3, 2017
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation, a nonprofit collaborative of 22 research centers across Puerto Rico, is an initiative created by the Puerto Rico Science Trust to fulfill a critical mission.
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FHLBNY opens nominations for 5 director seats
July 3, 2017
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on its Board for terms starting Jan. 1, 2018, the agency announced in a letter sent to its members.
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Community pharmas to hold annual convention July 6-9
July 3, 2017
The Puerto Rico Community Pharmacy Association will celebrate its 33rd convention from July 6-9, when they will discuss the challenges facing community pharmacies while they continue making the necessary adjustments to move forward.
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Study: Parallel18 startups top $13M in sales, create jobs
June 30, 2017
Parallel18, the global business accelerator that has been operating since 2015 as part of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, released a study confirming that the 60 companies participating of the first two editions of its program generated more than $13.9 million in sales.
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Tourism: Cruise passenger arrivals up 47% YOY in May
June 30, 2017
Record highs were recorded in total cruise ship passenger traffic in May, with 95,139 visitors arriving, representing a 47 percent jump from the 64,632 passengers reported in May 2016, Tourism Co. Executive Director José Izquierdo said.
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2 hotels receive TripAdvisor certificates of excellence
June 30, 2017
Hix Island House in Vieques and Combate Beach Resort in Cabo Rojo each received a a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in response to outstanding traveller reviews over the past year.
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PRHTA asks for public hearings on gambling law changes
June 29, 2017
Miguel Vega, chairman of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association said Wednesday “some sectors of the Puerto Rico Senate are attempting to amend the Gambling Law to benefit the operators of illegal slot machines, to allow them to pay out prizes in cash.”
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Op-Ed: Science Trust can help alleviate PR’s crisis
June 29, 2017
In the midst of Puerto Rico’s most severe social, political, and economic crisis in its modern history, a public institution shines brightly to help develop the economy by advancing science and technology.
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Oncologist wins court fight against Triple-S
June 29, 2017
Mayagüez Oncologist Sifredo Acarón got the San Juan Superior Court to San Juan to overturn a decision by health insurer Triple-S to cancel his contract as a medical services provider in the region.
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Tourism Co: Normandie Hotel needs $20M in repairs
June 28, 2017
The iconic Normandie Hotel, located at the entrance of the San Juan islet, needs an investment of some $20 million to be brought back to its former glory, Tourism Co. Executive Director José Izquierdo said during confirmation hearings on Tuesday.
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Tech repair co. uBreakiFix opens 1st of 5 stores in PR
June 28, 2017
Tech repair company uBreakiFix recently expanded its North American footprint with the opening of its first of five stores planned for Puerto Rico, at an initial investment of $250,000, executives announced.
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Costa Bahía Hotel unveils $2.8M in new rooms, upgrades
June 28, 2017
The Costa Bahía Hotel, Convention Center & Casino in Guayanilla recently added 30 new suites to the property, at a cost of $2.8 million, as part of its strategy to create a unique tourism destination in the island’s southern region.
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Oversight Board holding 8th open meeting June 30
June 28, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico confirmed Tuesday it will hold its eighth Open Meeting — and fourth to be held in Puerto Rico — in San Juan on June 30 at 8:30 a.m.
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Casino Metro unveils new VIP suite at Coliseum of PR
June 28, 2017
With an investment of more than $ 300,000 the Casino Metro of the Sheraton Hotel at the Convention Center in San Juan inaugurated Tuesday at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico, which it will open to VIP clients and to benefit nonprofits.
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Guayacán: 18 startups competing in ’17 EnterPRize
June 27, 2017
After a judging session this past weekend, Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced the 18 startups that will go on to compete as finalists in this year’s EnterPRize Business Building Competition, the organization announced Monday.
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