Pfizer to close Barceloneta manufacturing plant by ’17
November 21, 2013
As part of a global effort to better align manufacturing capacity with the future needs of its business, Pfizer announced Wednesday the phased shutdown of its Barceloneta manufacturing plant by the end of 2017.
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Task Force to help Puerto Rico ‘maximize federal funds’
November 21, 2013
A team of federal officials representing several agencies will come to Puerto Rico next month to help the local government navigate through the economic crisis, prompting more rumblings of the possibility of a receivership for the island.
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Puerto Rico car sales dip slightly in Oct., up 1.2% YTD
November 21, 2013
Puerto Rico car sales were down 0.9 percent in October, when 8,102 vehicles rolled off local lots, compared to 8,176 sold in October 2012.
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EPA, Land Authority pact to protect Guánica wetlands
November 21, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it has signed a legal agreement with the Puerto Rico Land Authority to stop the local agency from damaging wetlands on a property in Guánica.
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TSYS to process FirstBank’s consumer credit portfolio
November 21, 2013
Credit card processing firm TSYS announced Wednesday it has signed a long-term payments agreement with FirstBank Puerto Rico to provide payment processing for the bank’s consumer credit card portfolio.
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Puerto Rico bankruptcy filings dip 2% in October
November 20, 2013
The Puerto Rico bankruptcy court saw a slight 2 percent drop in activity in October, when 1,020 cases were filed. During the first 10 months of the year, filings dropped by 4 percent to 9,165 cases, according to research firm Boletín de Puerto Rico, which collects and analyzes court data.
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Nagnoi staff raises funds for pediatric cancer patients
November 20, 2013
The staff of technology firm Nagnoi recently joined the “Uniendo Cabezas por los Niños del CAP,” shaving their heads for charity. The goal was to help the organization exceed its goal of raising $50,000 for pediatric cancer patients.
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‘Think. Act. Live Safely’ campaign to prevent accidents
November 20, 2013
The Compulsory Insurance Joint Underwriters Association this week launched a campaign to generate awareness among citizens about driving safely during the Christmas season through the “Safety on the road is in you. Think. Act. Live Safely" slogan.
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Doral Bank, town of Bayamón launch art workshop
November 20, 2013
Bayamón Mayor Ramón Luis Rivera-Cruz, and Doral Bank announced Tuesday that 25 women with artistic abilities will participate in a free three-month educational program by the Art Workshop to further encourage and enhance the participants' artistic abilities and techniques.
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Ford donates vehicle to support Ricky Martin Foundation
November 20, 2013
To help raise funds for several initiatives through the Ricky Martin Foundation, Ford Puerto Rico recently donated a Ford Focus, which will be raffled in May 2014 and will be on display at Plaza Las Américas in Hato Rey until the end of December.
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6 co.’s pledge to create 545 new jobs in Puerto Rico
November 19, 2013
Five companies doing business on the island — and a newcomer that will open soon — have confirmed plans to expand their operations in Puerto Rico, creating 545 jobs through combined investments of more than $51.3 million, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla said Monday.
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Marco’s Pizza chain entering Puerto Rico with 40 stores
November 19, 2013
Ohio-based Marco's Pizza, the fastest growing pizza franchise in the United States with 1,500 new franchise deals signed, is set to bring its authentic Italian flare to Puerto Rico, having recently inked a deal to open 40 stores over the next nine years.
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Several banks run special holiday hours for Discovery Day
November 19, 2013
Several major Puerto Rico banks will be operating on a special schedule today in observance of the Discovery Day holiday.
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DISH Puerto Rico now available at Costco
November 19, 2013
Paid television provider Dish Puerto Rico announced Monday it has added discount club chain Costco to its list of retailers selling the service on the island.
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EPA grants $30K to improve water quality in Vieques
November 19, 2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $30,000 to the Vieques Historical and Conservation Trust to fund surveys of old and decaying septic systems in five neighborhoods in the island municipality.
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