Gov’t: New construction boosting Puerto Rico’s economy
September 24, 2014
Several large-scale construction projects are expected to inject more than $1 million into the island’s economy, along with thousands of jobs, government officials said Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico wants to be ‘medical tourism powerhouse’
September 24, 2014
The Government of Puerto Rico took an important step Tuesday in its efforts to become a medical tourism powerhouse in the Caribbean and Latin America when the Department of Economic Development and Commerce signed an agreement with the Medical Tourism Association to have the MTA provide educational training aimed at obtaining certifications for service providers in Puerto Rico.
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Hotel industry unites against human trafficking
September 24, 2014
Meet Puerto Rico has partnered with the Ricky Martin Foundation to educate the local tourism industry on the impact of human trafficking and its direct effect on the image of the destination, where the nonprofits claim it “is a reality and has serious implications.”
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PRHTA honors excellence in tourism sector
September 22, 2014
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association wrapped up its recent annual convention with a luncheon in which it announced this year’s winners of its excellence in tourism awards.
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Pan-American Life launches new indemnity insurance
September 22, 2014
Pan-American Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico, a member of Pan-American Life Insurance Group, a provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas, announced the introduction of PanaMed, a new limited benefit indemnity product.
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EPA grants $120K to help reduce air pollution
September 17, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $120,000 to Puerto Rico’s Desarrollo Integral del Sur Inc. to help it identify sources of air pollution in the Tallaboa-Encarnación community. The community is located in an industrial area of where there are a number of petrochemical businesses. The project is called "Pulmones Saludables, Ahora!" (“Healthy Lungs, Now!”)
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P.R., USVI get $3M in grants to improve jobless programs
September 16, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday awards exceeding a combined $3 million for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to improve unemployment insurance programs.
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Popular Community Bank closes sale of Fla. operations
September 16, 2014
Popular Inc. announced Monday that Popular Community Bank, its U.S. banking subsidiary, completed the previously announced sale of its Central Florida regional operations to Harbor Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of HCBF Holding Company Inc.
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Local DDR malls deliver school supplies to nonprofits
September 16, 2014
About 3,000 school supplies were delivered by DDR’s Puerto Rico shopping centers to six nonprofit organizations that provide services to children and youth of school age.
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Grupo Triple-S expands operations to Costa Rica
September 15, 2014
In what represents its first venture outside the Caribbean region, Grupo Triple-S announced today the expansion of its health and life insurance operations to Costa Rica under the brand BlueCross BlueShield Costa Rica.
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Meet Puerto Rico honors Gilberto ‘Kiko’ Pesquera
September 15, 2014
Meet Puerto Rico will be honoring individuals who have shown a firm commitment to the development and enhancement of the groups and conventions tourism market in Puerto Rico and who have positively impacted the global awareness of Puerto Rico as a meetings destination with the establishment of the Gilberto “Kiko” Pesquera Hall of Fame.
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Men’s Wearhouse opens at Plaza Carolina mall
September 12, 2014
Men’s Wearhouse, one of the largest specialty retailers of men’s apparel in North America, had opened its first new store in the Plaza Carolina Mall. This store will be located in a 4,872 square feet space, on the top level next to J.C. Penney.
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Puerto Rico debuts national fashion brand, opens store
September 12, 2014
Ten successful Puerto Rican designers have joined forces under P.ERE, the island’s first national fashion brand, which will promote the growing fashion design market.
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MMM, Metro-Pavía Health partner to improve care
September 11, 2014
MMM Holdings, LLC and Metro-Pavía Health System announced a partnership Wednesday intended to optimize the services received by MMM and PMC members.
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Tourism Co. partners with WTO to mark tourism month
September 9, 2014
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced Monday it has joined the World Tourism Organization to commemorate the annual “Tourism Month” celebration.
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