Sprint deploys $60M 4G LTE network in Puerto Rico, USVI
April 18, 2013
It took Sprint about two years and $60 million dollars to complete, but on Wednesday the wireless carrier announced the availability of its next-generation 4G LTE network throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Famous Dave’s BBQ franchise to open April 22
April 18, 2013
The authentic taste of down-home barbeque ribs and fixings will arrive to Puerto Rico in less than a week, when the first Famous Dave’s restaurant will officially open for business in Plaza Escorial in Carolina.
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Fusionworks expands to Florida, Central America
April 18, 2013
Puerto Rican business and technology information consulting firm, Fusionworks Inc. will mark 11 years of operations and growth with the opening of regional offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, company executives announced Wednesday.
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ArqPoli to host summer workshop for future architects
April 18, 2013
The School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (ArqPoli) will hold its traditional “Pre-Architecture Summer Workshop” June 6-21, to provide an outlet for students in 10th to 12th grade interested in architecture or other related areas such as interior design, graphic arts, industrial design, urban planning and landscaping.
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PRMA, Borrego Solar to co-host commercial solar development seminar
April 18, 2013
Borrego Solar Systems Inc., a designer, installer and financier of grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems, announced Wednesday it will be co-hosting a breakfast seminar with the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association on commercial solar development in Puerto Rico on May 1.
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Colombia’s Avianca Airlines returning to Puerto Rico
April 17, 2013
Colombia’s flagship airline, Avianca, will mark its return to the Puerto Rico market after a 12-year absence with a direct route between San Juan and Bogotá starting July 17, company and government officials confirmed Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico Justice Dept. files complaint against Econo
April 17, 2013
The Puerto Rico Justice Department’s Office of Monopolistic Affairs announced Tuesday it has filed a complaint against Supermercados Econo Inc. for violations to fair competition rules after failing to notify about recent changes in its grocery store chain’s composition.
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State Dept. looks to eliminate trademark, corporate registry backlog
April 17, 2013
The Puerto Rico State Department has a backlog of about 20,000 trademark and corporation registration applications pending review, which it is looking to eliminate this year, Secretary of State David Bernier said Tuesday.
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Seaborne Airlines joins Sabre network
April 17, 2013
Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has signed a multi-year agreement with Seaborne Airlines to market its fares, schedules and inventory to Sabre-connected travel agents, the company announced Tuesday.
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Walmart increases local produce purchases
April 17, 2013
Walmart Puerto Rico announced this week that as part of its efforts to strengthen local agricultural production, it recently signed agreements to buy large amounts of onions and oranges from local farmers.
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Scotiabank, Habitat for Humanity partner on mortgages
April 17, 2013
Scotia Mortgage recently closed three loans in partnership with Habitat for Humanity to help the nonprofit organization’s goal of providing low-income residents with new homes.
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Sprint Board to evaluate DISH Network’s $25.5B offer
April 16, 2013
Sprint Nextel confirmed Monday it has received an unsolicited proposal from DISH Network to acquire the company for $25.5 billion, saying “its Board of Directors will evaluate this proposal carefully and consistent with its fiduciary and legal duties.”
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Treasury keeping extended hours for today’s tax filing deadline
April 16, 2013
Thousands of last-minute taxpayers are expected to file their returns in Puerto Rico today, and the Treasury Department is responding by offering extended hours at 21 collections centers, and its headquarters in Puerta de Tierra, agency Secretary Melba Acosta said Monday.
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Sam’s Club Puerto Rico gets new GM
April 16, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced Monday the appointment of Carmen Kingston as general manager for the district of Puerto Rico, responsible for the 11 Sam's Club membership stores on the island.
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AGP: Southwest to pump $200M into Puerto Rico economy
April 15, 2013
Puerto Rico’s economy stands to make $200 million a year through the arrival of Southwest Airlines, which landed on the island for the first time Sunday morning, carrying more than 170 passengers from Orlando.
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