Puerto Rico ministerial mission to Panama underway
March 15, 2013
The first commercial mission organized by the current administration is taking place this week in Panama seeking to continue strengthening trade ties and advance the participation of local companies in the thriving Central American economy.
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Ford presents new line of ‘Police Interceptor’ vehicles
March 15, 2013
Automaker Ford presented its new line of Police Interceptor vehicles created for law and order agencies during an event Thursday that included test drives and exhibits at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Puerto Rico Treasury going after fraudulent taxpayers
March 14, 2013
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department is embarking on a pursuit of taxpayers who defrauded the government’s coffers either by under-reporting on their income taxes or failing to file altogether, agency Secretary Melba Acosta said Thursday.
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Caguas enterprise incubator ‘graduates’ 1st companies
March 14, 2013
The INOVA Incubation Program in Caguas recently marked its fifth anniversary with the “graduation” of the first companies born there, which so far have created 200 direct and 400 indirect jobs. The program also celebrated the national recognition given to one of its resident companies by the National Business Incubation Association, a first for Puerto Rico.
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New Hyundai dealership opens in San Sebastián
March 14, 2013
Hyundai owners and would-be customers in northwestern Puerto Rico now have a $4 million dealership to visit, which was recently opened by a trio of executives — Agustín H. Font, Raúl Rivera and Víctor Caraballo — to serve the region.
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Convention Bureau launches ‘Puerto Rico Meeting University’
March 14, 2013
The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau has launched an exclusive online education program tailored to meeting planners, dubbed the “Puerto Rico Smooth Meeting University,” that includes courses on topics such as meeting hotels, the Puerto Rico Convention Center, history and culture, golf, shopping, dining and nightlife.
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S&P cuts Puerto Rico’s GO bonds ‘BBB-‘ From ‘BBB’
March 13, 2013
Citing Puerto Rico’s ongoing budget gap, New York-based Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday lowered the government’s general obligations rating to 'BBB-' from 'BBB' — one notch above junk. The outlook is negative.
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Georgia Tech, Science Trust offer workshop to fuel research
March 13, 2013
Looking to develop an institute dedicated to promote, strengthen and encourage scientific and technological drivers to fuel local economic development, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Technology Institute will offer a workshop on research governance and management.
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‘Dondesea’ food truck rolls into Santurce
March 13, 2013
Puerto Rico’s thriving food truck scene recently welcomed its newest player, “Dondesea,” which recently rolled into a permanent spot on Ponce de León Avenue in Santurce, a few blocks away from the Ciudadela complex.
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Punta Lima wind farm sold to Sovereign Bank for $88M
March 12, 2013
Gestamp Wind Energy North America announced Monday the sale of the 23-megawatt Punta Lima wind farm outside Naguabo to Sovereign Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Banco Santander.
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Bacardí hosts ‘Women in Leadership’ event
March 12, 2013
Bacardí Corp. recently sponsored its first “Women in Leadership” workshop in Puerto Rico, incorporating the program established by parent Bacardí Limited in 2011 and that has been implemented in 17 countries where the company operates.
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Aguadilla kids up close and personal with baseball greats
March 12, 2013
A group of 14 kids between the ages of eight and 14 belonging to the Casa Juan Bosco in Aguadilla got a chance the chance to live an experience of a lifetime last weekend, when they had front-row seats during the first batting practices by the Major League Baseball players who represented Puerto Rico during the World Baseball Classic that wrapped up Sunday.
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Liberty bumps OneLink Internet speeds to 10Mbps
March 11, 2013
After implementing a series of upgrades on its Internet service infrastructure, OneLink’s residential and business customers will now be able to enjoy faster Internet speeds, starting at 10 Mbps, which spells good news for gamers and customers downloading movies or streaming TV shows, company officials announced Sunday.
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Microsoft opens call for ‘Imagine Cup’ competition
March 11, 2013
In keeping with its commitment to promote the development of Puerto Rico’s video game industry, Microsoft is accepting registration for its Imagine Cup 2013 competition in technology and most prestigious student design worldwide.
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Olympian, Polytechnic staff visit Arecibo’s Centro AME
March 11, 2013
Driven by their commitment to contribute to the healthy development of Puerto Rican youth, the School of Landscape Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico visited the Centro AME of the Missionary Sisters of Christ the Savior in Arecibo to give a motivational speech about the challenges and benefits of developing athletic and academic gifts, as well as the effort it requires.
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