Seaborne Airlines launches San Juan/Nevis connection
January 28, 2015
With the addition of a new air connection between the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan and Nevis, to be operated by Seaborne Airlines, tourism executives from the neighboring island touted Tuesday the benefits they offer Puerto Rican visitors.
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Agencies join to battle $5M-a-year copper theft problem
January 27, 2015
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board and the Puerto Rico Police Department signed an agreement Monday to step up the fight against copper theft, which represents about $5 million in annual losses for public and private sector companies.
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Blizzard cripples air travel; grounds 27 P.R./US flights
January 27, 2015
The massive blizzard that is clobbering the northeastern United States crippled air travel between Puerto Rico and that part of the mainland Monday, when 27 inbound and outbound flights at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport were grounded by mid-afternoon.
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Medtronic completes $50B acquisition of rival Covidien
January 27, 2015
Medtronic plc, a global developer of medical technology, services and solutions, announced Monday it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of Covidien plc, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at some $49.9 billion.
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Weekend Wheels: Fiat 500L is fun, fearless…and fast
January 26, 2015
The Fiat 500L is one of those vehicles that, upon first glance, can fool anybody into thinking that it’s all about looks.
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Freelancers band together to offer range of services
January 26, 2015
More than 500 independent professionals have joined a network that aims to generate and identify work opportunities in Puerto Rico, with the idea of navigating the current economic conditions.
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Popular Inc. earns $52.9M in 4Q14, banks on recovery
January 23, 2015
Popular Inc. reported net income of $52.9 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014 on Thursday, when CEO Richard Carrión told analysts that the bank’s “strong market position, significant liquidity, excess capital levels and internal capital generation will continue to be key to our future performance.”
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Puerto Rico needs to find ‘mofongo factor’ to compete
January 23, 2015
Puerto Rico needs to find that one thing that makes it authentic to be able to compete against — and move ahead of — other tourist destinations that offer the same basic travel experiences. And that one thing, according to a branding expert, is the “mofongo factor.”
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Puerto Rico auto sales drop to ’09 levels, 88K sold in ’14
January 22, 2015
Puerto Rico new car sales totaled 88,175 units in 2014, down 12.3 percent versus 2013, and representing the lowest level of sales since 2009, members of the United Automobile Importers Group said Wednesday.
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Science Trust announces availability of $1.4M in grants
January 22, 2015
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust will be putting up to $1.4 million in grants to help scientists complete federal grant funding applications and to attract new talent to local universities, Interim Executive Director Iván Ríos-Mena said Wednesday.
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Puerto Rico’s 3rd Olive Garden planned for Barceloneta
January 22, 2015
Restaurants Operators Inc., owners of the Olive Garden franchise in Puerto Rico, announced Wednesday the start of construction of its third restaurant, representing a $3 million investment in the northern town of Barceloneta.
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Telecom Board opens Liberty/Choice deal for comment
January 21, 2015
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board has opened for public comment the petition submitted by Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico to buy Choice Cable TV, and fold the latter’s franchise license into its local operation, this media outlet confirmed.
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Mall of San Juan opening ushers in era of luxury retail
January 20, 2015
In less than 90 days, Puerto Rico will become the official home to one of the most high-end shopping centers in the Caribbean, with the opening of the Mall of San Juan and its long list of luxury retailers.
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Venezuelan food company opens Puerto Rico plant
January 20, 2015
Industrias Alimenticias Alto de San Juan, owned by two Venezuelan companies, announced Monday plans to manufacture its products in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico banks announce Martin Luther King hours
January 19, 2015
Puerto Rico’s commercial banks will be observing today’s Martin Luther King holiday with special hours, scheduled as follows:
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