Expedia: Caribbean luxury travel demand on the rise
April 12, 2017
The Expedia group, the world’s largest online travel agency, is reporting that travel demand to luxury properties throughout the Caribbean increased in 2016.
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Oversight Board issues RFP for CPA firm
April 12, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Ricoissued Tuesday a request for proposals for qualified and experienced certified public accounting firms interested in providing audit services for the federally appointed body in the future.
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Popular Auto announces alliance with Hyundai
April 12, 2017
Under the motto "buy your car with a single click," Popular Auto announced an alliance with Hyundai of Puerto Rico to offer consumers the convenience of purchasing their new car from their cell phone, tablet or computer.
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FirstBank, Habitat for Humanity restore 4 homes
April 12, 2017
As part of a commitment to families in need of having their homes restored, FirstBank delivered a $13,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico for the completion of the second phase of the “Un Toque de Cariño” (A Touch of Love) program.
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CBP: Significant spike in counterfeit goods seized in PR
April 11, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations confirmed Tuesday a significant increase of more than 300 percent in the seizure of counterfeit merchandise during the first two quarters of federal fiscal year 2017 compared to the same period in FY2016.
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Op-Ed: Income tax exemptions for the young
April 10, 2017
As a general rule, income received by a person resident in Puerto Rico is subject to Puerto Rico income taxes, which is paid by means of income tax withholding or by filing an income tax return.
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DFW Airport police heading to PR to recruit new staff
April 10, 2017
A team of Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport Police officers is heading to Puerto Rico in search of new recruits.
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Members urge Congress to extend Medicaid grant in PR
April 7, 2017
On Thursday, 74 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urging immediate action to prevent the nearly 1 million residents of Puerto Rico who rely on Medicaid from losing their coverage.
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Story Code PR to lead multiplatform storytelling
April 7, 2017
The first meeting of Story Code: Puerto Rico will take place at 6:30 p.m. today at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust to explore immersive experiences with augmented reality, virtual reality and transmedia documentaries, organizers announced.
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Rosselló announces deal with PREPA bondholders
April 6, 2017
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced that the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority acting on behalf of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has reached an agreement in principle regarding an enhancement of the terms of the restructuring support agreement with the Ad Hoc Group of PREPA bondholders, its fuel line lenders, the monoline insurers and the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico.
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Moody’s downgrades $13B of PR bonds, revises outlook
April 6, 2017
Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday lowered the ratings on debt of the Government Development Bank and five other Puerto Rico issuers, with a total of approximately $13 billion outstanding.
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Consortium for Clinical Investigation marks 1st year
April 6, 2017
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI), an initiative created and promoted by the Puerto Rico Trust for Science, Technology and Research, marks the first year of operations this month, executives announced Wednesday.
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González meets with SBA chief to promote development
April 6, 2017
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González, participated in a public hearing convened Wednesday by the Small Business Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, where the discussion focused on the priorities will be for the development of small entrepreneurs, as well as the administrative priorities of the Small Business Administration.
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MMM gets national re-accreditation for quality services
April 6, 2017
MMM Healthcare, LLC received the National Committee for Quality Assurance accreditation for the third consecutive time, reaffirming its commitment to developing and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting quality in services their members receive, the company announced Wednesday.
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VAPR Federal Credit Union opens Guayama branch
April 6, 2017
The VAPR Federal Credit Union inaugurated Wednesday a new branch in the municipality of Guayama. With this expansion VAPR FCU extends the offer of its financial services to the island’s southeast region and increases its portfolio of partners to 21,365.
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