‘Practical Techie:’ Funding platforms multiply in ’14
January 16, 2014
The concept of crowdfunding for new technological ventures is here to stay and, according to latest analysis of activity, the field is becoming, well…crowded.
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Claro adds Moto G by Motorola to porftolio
January 16, 2014
Claro and Motorola announced Wednesday the availability of the new Moto G by Motorola, featuring the Android 4.3, Jelly Bean OS with a guaranteed KitKat Android 4.4 update in 2014.
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Auto sales drop 11.3% in Dec. ’13 in Puerto Rico, USVI
January 15, 2014
Car sales dropped 11.3 percent in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands during December 2013 when 11,024 were sold, which represents 1,408 units less than those sold the same month in 2012, the United Automobile Importers Group (known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish), announced Tuesday. It is the lowest figure for […]
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Cable, Telecom Assoc. to hold annual meeting in San Juan
January 14, 2014
The Caribbean Cable and Telecommunications Association (CCTA) will hold its 2014 annual meeting in San Juan Jan. 27-29 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino, bringing together cable and telecommunications executives from the region for educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibitions.
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AA, US Airways roll out 1st phase of codesharing
January 14, 2014
American Airlines and US Airways announced Monday they will be offering customers improved access to the combined company's global network through the first phase of a codeshare agreement through which passengers can book flights on both airlines' networks through the codeshare for travel starting Jan. 23.
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Puerto Rico is top Caribbean island in USA Today poll
January 14, 2014
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company recently announced the island has been selected as the number one Caribbean Island in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award Contest.
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CES ’14: Wearables, curved TVs, Internet of everything
January 13, 2014
The International Consumer Electronics Show has been, for the past 40 years, the technology industry’s greatest showcase of invention and innovation.
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National University pumping $12M into new projects
January 10, 2014
National University College is investing a total of $12 million to fund the expansion of its Ponce, Río Grande, and Bayamón campuses, as part of a five-year strategic plan to provide better facilities for students and increase the number of enrollments.
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OMB: Puerto Rico expenses under budget, down 6% YOY
January 9, 2014
Driven by a drop in payroll and the implementation of a fiscal improvement program at the Education Department, the Office of Management and Budget said Wednesday that Puerto Rico’s expenses so far this fiscal year are under budget and reflect a 6 percent year-over-year decline.
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Ciencia Puerto Rico named model for science diversity
January 9, 2014
Ciencia Puerto Rico, an online network designed in 2006 to connect people interested in science and Puerto Rico, has been profiled in the prestigious scientific journal PLoS Biology as a model to link scientists from groups traditionally underrepresented in science and increase their visibility and ability to reach out to their communities.
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‘Practical Techie:’ Instagram as a sales tool
January 9, 2014
If you like to take photos, or are an image reticent biz person, do try to see the light on Instagram for 2014.
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DDB Latina nabs 1st place in global Cristal Festival
January 9, 2014
DDB Latina Puerto Rico and its media division, PHD, won the Cristal award, equivalent to a gold medal, at the Cristal Festival global media creativity and innovation competition, for the “Last Meal” campaign.
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Sacred Heart Univ. to host author Jeff Furman
January 9, 2014
Sacred Heart University’s Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Citizenship of will host the dialogue "Toward a social market economy: A conversation with Jeff Furman," on Jan. 10 at 10 am, at the School of Business Administration amphitheater.
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New York Fed to launch consumer expectations survey
January 8, 2014
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will launch its “Survey of Consumer Expectations” next week, to provide timely information about consumer expectations and behavior through three categories: inflation, labor market and household finances, the agency announced Tuesday.
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Economists, trade groups predict scenarios for ’14
January 3, 2014
After a challenging year when Puerto Rico’s economy remained in contraction, members of the different key industries, trade associations and economists weigh in on what 2014 will bring to the island.
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