Wireless carrier AT&T announced Monday plans to expand its 4G LTE platform to six new markets, including Puerto Rico, effective Nov. 20, News is my Business learned.
Amgen Manufacturing Limited in Juncos is one of a handful of Puerto Rico businesses and individuals that recently received Environmental Quality Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their achievements protecting public health and the environment.
Walmart Puerto Rico is pushing ahead with its goal of expanding its support of local agriculture with the addition of locally harvested white button mushrooms purchased from from Aibonito-based Setas de Puerto Rico Inc.
The air route connecting the cities of San Juan and Fort Lauderdale, FL continues gaining popularity, as several carriers have added it to their regular flight schedules. On Sunday, Dallas-based AirTran Airways added itself to that list that includes Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, announcing the start of new service out of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport starting in May 2012.
Resident Commissioner in Washington Pedro Pierluisi said Thursday that H.R. 3020, which proposes adding a new section to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code to drum up local investments, is facing several challenges in Congress.
Today is Veterans Day. And, in honor of the 23 million U.S. veterans that have watched over our safety and fought for our freedom, President Obama has declared the dates of Nov. 11-17 as National Veterans Awareness Week.
Minneapolis-based- ATK announced today that its Eagle Industries business has received an additional $24.9 million contract from Marine Corps Systems Command to produce the U.S. Marine Corps' new standard-issue pack.
Puerto Rico consumers spend $8.5 billion in food annually, an amount that represents 15 percent of their total expenses, making the sector one of the most important components of the local economy.
Doral Financial Corporation, the holding company of Doral Bank and Doral Bank FSB, reported a net loss of $30.2 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to a net income of $4.5 million for the prior quarter ended June 30.
Rico’s low broadband penetration and Internet usage levels are holding the island back from achieving true economic growth, industry experts agreed Wednesday, saying that with just 40-out-of-100 people using the Internet, progress is — and will likely remain — stunted.
Puerto Rican toy store chain Circo Toys will expand its local presence this holiday season by opening 10 seasonal stores this month that will generate about 130 jobs.
American Express and travel agency partner Condado Travel have entered into an agreement to benefit the island’s business sector with an improved and expanded corporate travel-planning program for Puerto Rico.
Wireless carrier Claro announced Wednesday it will begin selling the iPhone 4S starting Nov. 11, starting at $99.99 for the 16GB model, $199.99 for the 32GB model and $299.99 for the 64GB handset. The carrier will also offer the older iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS models.
The Puerto Rico Land Authority will preserve 1,000 acres of wetlands as part of an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The wetlands, which help prevent flooding and pollution of rivers, lakes and streams, to be preserved under the settlement are mostly in Loíza, and will now be protected from future commercial and industrial development.
The island’s five wireless carriers will be ready to implement the Commercial Mobile Alert System in April, making it possible for them to send simultaneous messages to all of their customers on the island related to any emergency situation.
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