Puerto Rico Tourism Co. marks ‘paradores’’ 40th anniversary
July 3, 2013
A new marketing plan, discount getaway package offers, and entertainment events are some of the initiatives that the Puerto Rico Tourism Company is setting off to celebrate the 40th anniversary of family-owned “paradores,” and promote and increase occupancy at the small inns participating in the “Paradores de Puerto Rico” program.
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AT&T launches 4G LTE in St. Croix
July 3, 2013
AT&T has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network in St. Croix, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology.
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14 Puerto Rican companies participate in NY food fair
July 3, 2013
From the traditional “pitorro,” “mofongo,” and “coquito,” to artisan chocolate, typical Puerto Rican candies and coffee, were on display by 14 local companies who participated in this year’s edition of the “Summer Fancy Food Show” held in New York.
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Puerto Rico tax amnesty shores up $255M, beats expectations
July 2, 2013
Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary Melba Acosta said Monday the tax amnesty that concluded June 30 shored up $255 million for the government, beating expectations by 27 percent. The agency initially projected it would collect $200 million through the campaign.
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Banco Popular Puerto Rico sells $438M in bad residential loans
July 2, 2013
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico officials announced Monday the completion of the previously announced sale of a portfolio of non-performing residential mortgage loans with a book value and unpaid principal balance of approximately $438 million and $511 million, respectively. The all-cash transaction will reduce Popular’s non-performing residential mortgage loans by approximately 73 percent and total […]
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Frozen yogurt retailer Joybee looking to expand
July 2, 2013
Following the boom and broad acceptance of the frozen yogurt shop concept on the island, Puerto Rican company Joybee, is looking to expand its nutritious concept throughout the island by opening several new stores, company owners said Monday.
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Triple-S Vida to buy Atlantic Southern Insurance Company
July 2, 2013
Puerto Rican insurance firm Triple-S Vida announced Monday that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire competing insurer Atlantic Southern Insurance Co. for an undisclosed amount.
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Mayagüez start-up gets $250K in federal, local funding
July 2, 2013
The National Science Foundation, through the Small Business Innovation Research, approved a $150,000 grant to Mayagüez start-up Cutting Edge Superconductors Inc., plus another $100,000 from the Puerto Rico Science, Research and Technology Trust, which it will use to launch the first phase of its research this month.
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Rúa-Jovet sworn-in as Puerto Rico Telecom Board chief
July 1, 2013
Attorney Javier Rúa-Jovet will be sworn-in as the fourth president of the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board today, ushering in a new chapter for the agency that’s a few years shy of marking 20 years of overseeing one of the island’s most important economic sectors.
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Puerto Rico Economic Activity Index drops 3.4% in May
July 1, 2013
The Puerto Rico Government Development Bank unveiled the Economic Activity Index for the month of May, which registered a 3.4 percent year-over-year reduction from the same month in 2012 and marked the ninth consecutive month of downward results.
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EVERTEC’s eco-friendly strategy takes flight
July 1, 2013
Puerto Rican transaction processing company EVERTEC is moving forward with its eco-friendly corporate social responsibility program, establishing parking for hybrid cars and conducting awareness events for its 1,600 employees who so far have collected 232,771 pounds of materials in its recycling center and operational areas.
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FirstBank hosts educational seminar in Ponce
July 1, 2013
A group of entrepreneurs who own small- and mid-sized businesses in Ponce recently took part in a seminar hosted by FirstBank Puerto Rico, marking the start of the second phase of an educational program launched last year to provide financial literacy tools to that sector. Economist Gustavo Vélez offered the seminar entitled “Economic trends for […]
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Puerto Rico Telecom Board has new president, member
June 28, 2013
The Puerto Rico Senate confirmed Thursday the appointments of attorneys Javier Rúa-Jovet and María Milagros Reyes as president and associate member, respectively, of the Puerto Rico Telecommuncations Regulatory Board.
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. bets on local tourists to promote island
June 28, 2013
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company unveiled Thursday its latest promotional campaign ¡Y nos fuimos! (“Here we go!”), an effort focused on promoting local tourism in Puerto Rico, while providing content for the rest of the world about the island’s beauty and current offers for international tourists.
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Plaza Las Américas begins new $2M remodeling project
June 28, 2013
With an investment of more than $2 million, Plaza Las Américas, Puerto Rico’s largest mall, will be remodeling the two levels of the corridor between JC Penney and Macy's.
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