Embassy Suites Dorado completes renovation
July 23, 2015
Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach Resort announced the completion of the second phase of a multi-million dollar renovation, including a full overhaul of all suites and introduction of the new Grand Hall.
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DDR Corp. hosts back-to-school supplies collection drive
July 23, 2015
DDR Corp., owner and manager of 15 shopping centers in Puerto Rico, is inviting the general public to join its community effort, "This Back to School, Say Present,” which aims to collect and donate school supplies to several nonprofit organizations that need materials for school children under their care.
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2 more U.S. Senators support Puerto Rico Chapter 9 bill
July 22, 2015
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi announced Tuesday that Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, will cosponsor S. 1774.
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SBA economic injury disaster loans available in P.R.
July 22, 2015
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations located in Puerto Rico as a result of the drought.
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Segarra named to board of global trade organization
July 22, 2015
Global trade organization Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has announced the appointment of Milton Segarra, CEO of Meet Puerto Rico to its board of directors.
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7 local co’s to provide services to Lufthansa Technik
July 21, 2015
Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico announced Monday that seven local suppliers have been contracted initially to serve several critical needs of the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul project in Aguadilla.
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USDA announces funding, changes to biofuels program
July 21, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing, agency Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
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Op-Ed: Congress v. P.R.: Modern day struggle for equality
July 20, 2015
It's ironic that on the heels of the celebration of America's greatest achievement, the month when the land of the free and the home of the brave was forever liberated from the shackles of its colonial status, we now find one of its remaining illegitimate sons, Puerto Rico, on the cusp of a similar crossroads.
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CIAPR ’15 convention focuses on socio-economic growth
July 20, 2015
The development of infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the challenges faced by professional engineering and surveying are the main theme that the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico will focus on at its annual convention Aug. 6-9. Charting sustainable growth and socio-economic development of Puerto Rico will be discussed throughout the agenda of […]
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USDA designates 4 towns natural disaster areas
July 16, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Caguas, Gurabo, Juncos and San Lorenzo as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by drought conditions on the island.
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Niman Ranch expands into Puerto Rico
July 15, 2015
Niman Ranch, a community of more than 700 sustainable livestock farmers, announces Tuesday it has partnered with Provimi de Puerto Rico in Vega Baja to distribute its full product line of antibiotic and hormone-free fresh and prepared pork, beef and lamb meat throughout Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands.
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Caribe Hilton joins ISIC student partnership
July 14, 2015
The Caribe Hilton in San Juan has entered into a partnership with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Puerto Rico council to offer students a 10 percent discount off best available rates at participating Hilton Worldwide properties in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Triple-S Vida launches digital tools for agents, consumers
July 14, 2015
As part of a comprehensive redesign of its digital presence, Triple-S Vida announced the launching of a set of digital tools.
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Tyco Integrated Security opens office in Guaynabo
July 9, 2015
Security systems integrator Tyco Integrated Security recently opened a new Puerto Rico office at the Amelia Industrial Park in Guaynabo.
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Bond insurers get ‘Stable’ outlook despite P.R. exposure
July 7, 2015
Assured Guaranty Municipal and National Public Finance Guarantee, two bond insurers with exposure to Puerto Rico, recently received AA+ Stable Outlook ratings from Kroll Bond Rating Agency, which gave them favorable grades despite their risk.
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