JWT global ad agency looks to future as it turns 150
December 10, 2014
With innovation at the core of its 150th anniversary of JWT, the local team of JWT San Juan is getting ready to renew its commitment to the pioneering spirit that has distinguished the global agency since its founding by ad man J. Walter Thompson.
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EPA closes Vieques’ Playa Grande beach for investigation
December 10, 2014
The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it is “closely monitoring” activities related to potential munitions debris spotted in the water off the shore of the Playa Grande beach area of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and urged residents and tourists to heed a local beach closing.
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Science Trust touts successful ‘Startup Weekends’
December 9, 2014
As part of its mission to advance the island’s technological, scientific and business agenda, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust announced the achievements obtained from the Startup Weekends program at a closing ceremony last week.
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Molina Healthcare lands gov’t health program contract
December 9, 2014
Molina Healthcare Inc. announced Monday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Molina Healthcare of Puerto Rico Inc., has executed a contract with the Puerto Rico Health Insurance Administration.
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Federal gov’t recognizes Triple-S health care quality
December 9, 2014
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management awarded a "Most Improved" category to Triple-S Salud as a result of its most recent report regarding the quality of health care offered.
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FirstBank honors recycled material art contest winners
December 8, 2014
The winners of the first art contest using recycled materials sponsored jointly by FirstBank — through its “Uno con el Ambiente” environmental program — and Fundación Proyecto La Línea de mi Pensamiento, were recently honored in a ceremony showcasing the submitted works.
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Fitch affirms ratings for Puerto Rico banks after review
December 5, 2014
Fitch Ratings announced Thursday it completed a peer review of three rated Puerto Rican banks, and affirmed the long-term “Issuer Default Ratings” for Doral Financial Corp. at 'C' and Popular Inc. at 'BB-' and First BanCorp at 'B-.'
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San Juan among ‘100 Resilient Cities Challenge’ winners
December 4, 2014
Puerto Rico’s capital, San Juan, is one of this year’s 35 winners of this year’s “100 Resilient Cities Challenge,” joining a network created by The Rockefeller Foundation last year, organizers announced Wednesday during a summit in Singapore.
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OFG Bancorp added to S&P 600 Index
December 4, 2014
OFG Bancorp was added to the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 after the market close on Tuesday, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced.
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Avnet Technology Solutions expands footprint in LatAm
December 4, 2014
Avnet Technology Solutions, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. announced Wednesday the expansion of its Latin America and Caribbean relationship with Oracle from Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Puerto Rico to also include Venezuela, as well as bolstered offerings in Puerto Rico, where Oracle Software is already available.
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‘The Banker’ names Banco Popular ‘Bank of the Year’
December 3, 2014
Popular Inc. announced Tuesday its banking subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, received the prestigious “Bank of the Year Puerto Rico for 2014” award from The Banker, an international banking magazine published by The Financial Times.
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AT&T remodels, expands St. Thomas store
December 3, 2014
Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, AT&T has unwrapped its newly expanded and remodeled store in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.
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Op-Ed: Myths and truths on Puerto Rico’s current cycle
December 2, 2014
Puerto Rico’s “Great Recession,” as is the case with any complex phenomena, is not without its own myths.
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Insurance Commissioner unveils new claims mobile app
December 2, 2014
The Puerto Rico Insurance Commissioner’s Office announced Monday the availability of a mobile app that offers users assistance with the required documentation needed to file an insurance claim in case of an accident.
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Kmart marks 55th anniversary with mural, donation
December 2, 2014
Kmart marked its 55th anniversary on the island by unveiling a commemorative mural and announcing a $10,000 donation to the Puerto Rico Museum of Art to further the local arts sector and the Santurce community.
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