Insurer Humana Puerto Rico to lay off 329 — 47% of staff
August 2, 2013
In the wake of losing its contract with the government to provide health insurance coverage through the public MiSalud plan, insurer Humana Health Plans of Puerto Rico Inc. announced Thursday it will eliminate 329 jobs from its local operation.
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AT&T takes high ranking in J.D. Power survey
August 2, 2013
Wireless customers gave AT&T high marks for its customer service, according to the latest J.D. Power study released Thursday. In the 2013 Wireless Customer Care Full-Service Study, Volume 2, AT&T outscored all other full-service wireless providers for the overall customer service experience measured across its retail stores, online, and call centers. AT&T also showed significant […]
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Puerto Rico governor signs law to shore up investment
August 1, 2013
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla recently signed the Puerto Rico Investment Companies Law to encourage investment and capital creation through more flexible regulation.
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USDA assigns Añasco, Coamo $152K for biz projects
August 1, 2013
The towns of Añasco and Coamo will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop small businesses that are expected to strengthen the economies of the rural towns.
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Polytechnic students unveil Península de Cantera project
August 1, 2013
Students enrolled in the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico’s Geomatic Sciences Department majoring in land surveying and mapping, recently unveiled a study related to the Península de Cantera’s Guachinanga Islet that will soon be used to develop an eco-tourism project there.
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Scuffle over Disney Fantasy tours could cost Puerto Rico $2M, tourism execs say
July 31, 2013
A scuffle that broke out Tuesday morning between United Tour Guide members and private tour operators when the Disney Fantasy cruise ship docked unexpectedly in Old San Juan could cost Puerto Rico $2 million in products and services and could damage the island’s reputation as a destination, tourism executives said.
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5 Puerto Rico hotels among ‘100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts’
July 31, 2013
Five Puerto Rico resorts have been included in the list of ‘100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts’ in North America and the Caribbean published by Cvent, one of the world’s largest cloud-based marketplaces for group meetings business.
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Puerto Rico farmers ordered to pay $275K in back wages
July 30, 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday it has secured a consent judgment ordering two Sabana Grande farmers to pay a total of $275,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 174 agricultural workers.
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New taxes could reduce Puerto Rico’s real growth by 3.3%, slash 30K jobs in 2 yrs.
July 30, 2013
Preliminary analysis conducted by economic analysis firm Heidie Calero Consulting Group suggests the impact of new taxes implemented in Puerto Rico this month could lead to a reduction of 3.3 percent real growth during the next two fiscal years with a loss of up to 30,000 jobs.
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Puerto Rico Manufacturers Assoc. to host forum on Cuba
July 30, 2013
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association will be hosting a forum to discuss business opportunities in Cuba on Aug. 2, in anticipation of an educational mission to the Caribbean island nation, trade group President Waleska Rivera announced.
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PetSmart adds 2 new stores in Puerto Rico
July 30, 2013
Pet goods retailer PetSmart announced Monday the upcoming openings of two new stores in Puerto Rico, to be located in Plaza Fajardo and Rexville Town Center in Bayamón. While the first store is slated to open Aug. 5, the latter will begin serving pets, and their owners, in September.
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Aon Hewitt to recruit 100 people in Puerto Rico
July 30, 2013
Aon Hewitt is seeking 100 full time customer service representatives to staff an upcoming expansion at its Puerto Rico call center, the company announced Monday.
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OneLink to present sweeping service, lineup changes
July 29, 2013
OneLink Communications is about three weeks away from introducing a significantly different television lineup, faster Internet speeds, and adjusted rates for its services offered in the San Juan metropolitan area, as outlined in an extensive notice mailed to its customer over the past few days.
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Interphex Puerto Rico returns in October
July 29, 2013
Interphex Puerto Rico, an annual event covering the full spectrum of life sciences and building and facilities management that brings the industries together for a unique combination of conferences, exhibitions, workshops, partnering opportunities, and networking events will return Oct. 10-11 to the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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HP advocates for next-generation education methods
July 29, 2013
Looking to help its business partners and customers in Puerto Rico modernize the educational process with the latest technological tools available in the market, Hewlett Packard, recently hosted the "Transforming education in the 21st century: from the analog classroom to the digital interactive classroom” seminar.
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