If you happen to see the Urban Train zip by looking like it has been the target of graffiti, fret not. Starting this week, the mass transportation system will begin pulling double-duty as a rolling billboard, with the addition of “wrap around” advertising.
Former Federal Communications Commissioner and Internet Innovation Alliance Strategic Counsel Henry Rivera will highlight the importance of expanding broadband and closing the digital divide for Latinos in a speech Thursday to the National Caucus of Hispanic State Legislator Summit.
With the quiet flip of a switch, AT&T de Puerto Rico this week became the first commercial wireless carrier on the island, and in the Latin American region, to launch a next-generation Long-Term Evolution network that is already offering blazing fast speeds.
New Progressive Party Rep. José Chico filed late Tuesday a resolution ordering the House Government Affairs Committee to launch a probe into alleged irregularities by a number of Telecommunications Regulatory Board members that resulted in blocking the cable television franchise license requested by Puerto Rico Telephone (Claro).
Just in time for the holidays and with the goal of keeping up with changing consumer shopping trends, Kmart Puerto Rico recently opened a new store concept in Puerto Rico called "Kmart Express," where it offers only the merchandise with more demand at regular Kmart stores.
News is my Business, an idea born out of a desire by this career journalist to continue doing what I love to do — reporting about everything related to Puerto Rico’s business community — is turning a year old today.
The Agriculture Department launched Tuesday a $1 million institutional multimedia advertising campaign that aims to lift the consumption of local products from its current 20 percent level by inviting consumers to “buy local.”
Toyota de Puerto Rico unveiled the latest addition to its eco-friendly lineup, the Prius V, which stands for versatility, something the vehicle promises to deliver through its greater interior space and cargo room, comfort, and fuel efficiency, among other features.
BBVA Auto recently launched this year’s edition of its “The loan is on the House” sweepstake, which gives customers who finance their vehicles between Nov. 12 and Jan. 15, 2012 the opportunity to get their purchase for free.
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi scored an important victory for himself and the island’s nautical tourism sector Tuesday, with the approval from U.S. House of Representatives for HR 2838, which authorizes foreign-flagged vessels that are more than 100 gross tons to transport tourists and other paying passengers between ports within Puerto Rico.
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association, an organization based in Washington representing 5,000 members in the transportation industry, named Abertis' Jordi Graells, “Private Sector Entrepreneur of the Year” for the group’s public private partnership division.
JetBlue Airways announced Tuesday an additional expansion on the island with the addition of two more daily flights between San Juan and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The new flights are scheduled to begin in May 2012 when JetBlue celebrates 10 years of offering high-quality, low-fare service to Puerto Rico. In a single decade, JetBlue has grown […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Ponce School of Medicine and Health Services, or PSMHS, signed an ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ Monday to promote environmental and public health protection in Puerto Rico.
I watch in awe as my almost 2-year-old granddaughter turns on my iPad and opens her folder to talk to Tom Cat, sing with Elmo or color monsters and clowns with her fingers.
Looking to maximize the use of technology to further facilitate access to all of its products and services, Oriental launched its redesigned website www.orientalonline.com adding useful content to keep finances up-to-date and plan each step toward progress.
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