Crowley adds flat deck barge to Puerto Rico service
March 20, 2015
Just as Puerto Rico businesses are starting to feel the pinch of a slowdown in merchandise imports in the wake of Horizon Lines’ exit from the market, maritime shipper Crowley announced Thursday the addition of a new flat-deck barge capable of carrying up to 400 loads.
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EPA assigns $27M for clean water projects in Puerto Rico
March 20, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it has allotted $27 million to Puerto Rico to help finance improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment.
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CBP shuts down fruit, vegetable imports from DR
March 20, 2015
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s San Juan Office of Field Operations announced Thursday the enforcement of a federal quarantine order suspending imports of fruit and vegetables identified to be hosts of the Mediterranean fruit fly, known as “Medfly,” coming from the Dominican Republic.
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UPR-Aguadilla provides free income tax return services
March 18, 2015
The University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla announced Tuesday it will be offering free help to low and middle-class residents to fill their federal income tax return, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the campus library through April 11.
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FirstBank, Madre Tierra Atabey partner for environment
March 18, 2015
FirstBank donated $10,000 to Madre Tierra Atabey, to sponsor the “Brain Challenge” program, whose mission is to promote environmental protection among the student population.
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SBA launches competition for female-driven innovations
March 17, 2015
Addressing the needs of women and the role they play in America’s economy, the U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a nationwide competition for entrepreneurs who are developing products and services that will enhance the lives of women and their families.
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Treasury collections at $709.3M in Feb. up $39.4M YOY
March 16, 2015
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department collected $709.3 million in February for the General Fund, a figure that was up $39.4 million, or 5.9 percent when compared to the same month last year, and $6.5 million, or 0.9 percent, below estimates.
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San Patricio Plaza: Security is an ongoing strategy
March 16, 2015
Looking to ensure customers have the best and most secure shopping experience while at San Patricio Plaza, mall officials recently said they are “strategically working” on an ongoing preventive surveillance plan with municipal and state Police to uphold its mission of being one of the safest shopping centers in Puerto Rico.
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First BanCorp. reverses asset valuation results for 4Q14
March 13, 2015
First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced Thursday the reversal of a significant portion of the valuation allowance recorded against the deferred tax assets of its subsidiary bank, FirstBank.
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Political campaign contribution data available to public
March 13, 2015
As part of their efforts to promote and facilitate improved governance through greater transparency and civic participation, OPEN Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth’s Office of the Electoral Comptroller (OEC) announced Thursday the availability of a new tool to interact with the information available on political campaign contributions.
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4th, 8th grade students in Puerto Rico fall short in math
March 13, 2015
Many of Puerto Rico's fourth- and eighth-grade public school students are falling short in mathematics achievement, according to “The Nation's Report Card: 2013 Mathematics Assessment in Puerto Rico.”
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Toyota Mirai raises bar in hydrogen innovation
March 12, 2015
Business magazine “Fast Company” included Toyota on its list of the 50 most innovative companies in the world, based mainly on the launch of the Toyota Mirai, the first fuel cell vehicle to be manufactured on a mass-market basis.
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United Airlines relocates counters at LMM Airport
March 12, 2015
United Airlines announced Wednesday the relocation of its check-in and service counters at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina.
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Ciudadela begins construction of $108M 3rd phase
March 11, 2015
With a $108 million investment, Nicholas Prouty, managing partner of Putnam Bridge, announced Tuesday the beginning of construction of Ciudadela’s third phase, which will include five towers, commercial spaces and private amenities for residents.
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Radiant Logistics opens Airgroup Network office in P.R.
March 11, 2015
Radiant Logistics Inc., a domestic and international logistics services company, announced this week the further expansion of its Airgroup network with a new office opening in San Juan.
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