FirstBank launches mobile phone recycling campaign
February 18, 2016
Aware of the importance of reducing the environmental damage caused by contamination related to the improper discarding of mobile phones, FirstBank has launched a device collection program.
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Ford, Ricky Martin Foundation fight human trafficking
February 18, 2016
Ford Puerto Rico and the Ricky Martin Foundation have joined forces to promote an anti-human trafficking educational campaign with their exhibition on wheels called “Abolitionists in Action.”
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PRASA board approves fiscal strategy for next 4 months
February 17, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority’s board of directors approved Tuesday a plan mapping out its finances through the end of the fiscal year that is anchored on the approval of the bill establishing a new credit-issuing entity that is already facing opposition.
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Royal Isabela among TripAdvisor’s ‘Top Small Hotels’
February 17, 2016
Royal Isabela, the world-class golf and private membership club perched on the coastline of northwest Puerto Rico, has been included in TripAdvisor’s list of “Top 25 Small Hotels in the Caribbean” for the third consecutive year.
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Quintessentially Lifestyle opens P.R. operation
February 11, 2016
Quintessentially Lifestyle, a global private members’ club offering concierge services and lifestyle management services has established a local operation and will be introducing its services at the Puerto Rico Investment Summit on Feb. 11-12.
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Caterpillar names P.R. firm Rimco official dealer for Cuba
February 11, 2016
Caterpillar Inc. announced Wednesday it has selected Puerto Rico-based Rimco to be the Cat equipment dealer for Cuba. Currently, Rimco serves as the Cat dealer for Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean.
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Guayacán sets off 10th edition of EnterPRize competition
February 10, 2016
The tenth edition of Grupo Guayacán’s business competition, EnterPRize, kicked off with the participation of this year’s 25 semi-finalists in a series of workshops that are part of its educational curriculum.
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M. Holland to acquire 2 San Juan-based distributors
February 10, 2016
M. Holland Co., a distributor of thermoplastic resins, announced Tuesday it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Able International Corp. and Tril Export Corp., both headquartered in San Juan.
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Liberty marks ‘Safer Internet Day 2016’ initiative
February 10, 2016
As part of its social responsibility campaign “Navega con seguridad,” Liberty Puerto Rico celebrated “Safer Internet Day 2016” on the island on Tuesday for the ninth year in a row.
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Carey Int’l renews franchise license in P.R.
February 10, 2016
Carey International, Inc., a provider of chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology, and ground transportation logistics management, has renewed its Carey franchise agreement in Puerto Rico, the company announced Tuesday.
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USDA opens call for renewable energy program funding
February 10, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program is accepting applications for funding under its Renewable Energy for America Program through May 2, 2016, José Otero-García, the agency’s state director for Puerto Rico, said Tuesday.
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Op-Ed: Recycling during San Sebastián a huge success
February 9, 2016
The San Sebastián Festival is always one of the best of the year, representing the culmination of the holiday celebration in Puerto Rico. This year proved to be even more special for another reason: more than 83,059 pounds of material was source-separated and recycled at the festival in Old San Juan.
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Seaborne Airlines to brand iconic building in Hato Rey
February 9, 2016
Seaborne Airlines and the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority announced Monday they have entered into an agreement to install Seaborne' s corporate logo on the 23rd floor of the exterior frontal façade of the iconic World Plaza Building in Hato Rey.
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Auction.com to sell 100+ bank-owned properties in P.R.
February 5, 2016
Auction.com, a Ten-X company, announced Thursday the upcoming online auction of more than 100 bank-owned residential properties in Puerto Rico.
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Minority business networking event slated for Feb. 26
February 5, 2016
Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC) and National Minority Supplier Development Council representatives announced this week the return of the “Business Opportunity Exchange 2016,” an event to exhibit and promote local businesses and certified suppliers to multi-national corporations.
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