Two major manufacturing plants employing more than 2,000 people on the island paid a combined $20 million to the government of Puerto Rico during the first quarter, related to the recently effected 4 percent excise tax on foreign corporations.
Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club are joining forces with the Health Department in a vaccination drive for children and youth between the ages of two months and 18 years. The health clinics will take place April 25-30 at stores throughout the island.
The Associated General Contractors of America has selected Puerto Rico as the site of its 2015 annual convention, to be held Mar. 17-20 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.