ARTBA names Abertis USA President Graells ‘Private Sector Entrepreneur of the Year’
November 15, 2011
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.
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JetBlue expanding LMM-Ft. Lauderdale routes
November 15, 2011
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 […]
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EPA, Ponce School of Medicine join to promote environmental careers
November 15, 2011
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.
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Op-Ed: Social media, are we there yet?
November 15, 2011
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.
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Oriental launches redesigned web page
November 15, 2011
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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AT&T launching 4G LTE on Nov. 20
November 14, 2011
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.
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EPA recognizes environmental efforts by Amgen, community leaders
November 14, 2011
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.
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Walmart adding locally harvested mushrooms to its product offer
November 14, 2011
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.
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AirTran adds Ft. Lauderdale-LMM twice-daily route
November 14, 2011
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.
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Section 933A proposal facing hurdles as lobbying efforts gain momentum
November 11, 2011
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.
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Op-Ed: In gratitude to our nation’s heroes
November 11, 2011
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.
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Eagle Industries lands $24.9M U.S. Marine Corps contract to be filled in P.R. plants
November 10, 2011
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.
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Food industry needs to reorganize to avoid collapse
November 10, 2011
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.
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Doral reports $30.2M net loss for 3Q
November 10, 2011
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.
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Sluggish Internet adoption rates stunting P.R.’s economic growth
November 10, 2011
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.
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