Ferries del Caribe Foundation to help hurricane victims
September 12, 2017
The Ferries del Caribe Foundation announced it has established a support system for the victims of Hurricane Irma, particularly on the islands of Tortola, San Martin and St. Thomas.
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CofC opens collections center at its OSJ HQs thru Sept. 14
September 12, 2017
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) announced Monday it is opening a collections center at its Old San Juan headquarters to help patients from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Irma.
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Molson Coors donates $25K, canned water to Red Cross
September 12, 2017
To help those affected by Hurricane Irma, Molson Coors has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico.
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50% of Liberty PR customers back online, provider says
September 9, 2017
As of 6 p.m. tonight, 50 percent of Liberty Puerto Rico’s customers have been reconnected to services following the impact Hurricane Irma had on the island late this week, company President Naji Khoury said.
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Gov’t starts rapid response to help employers, workers
September 9, 2017
Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel A. Laboy-Rivera announced today that the agency has activated rapid response services under the Workforce Development Program to provide guidance and services to employers and displaced workers affected directly or indirectly by hurricane Irma.
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Rosselló: Services improving, IVU waived post-Irma
September 8, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló offered an update in the wake of the side-wipe Hurricane Irma gave Puerto Rico Wednesday, confirming progress in the recovery of services and utilities.
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Institutions announce closings ahead of Hurricane Irma
September 5, 2017
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Rosselló signs First Responder Network buildout plan
September 1, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on Thursday signed an agreement to include Puerto Rico in the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to create a wireless broadband network on the island exclusively for emergency services.
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Boston Scientific pumps $10.5M into Dorado plant
August 31, 2017
High-tech medical devices manufacturer Boston Scientific is investing $10.5 million and creating 100 new jobs at its Dorado plant, company and government officials confirmed Wednesday.
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Girard Manufacturing files for Ch. 11, cites $3.8M in debt
August 31, 2017
Girard Manufacturing, a wood office furniture store based in Canóvanas, has filed for Chapter 11 protection at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, listing more than $3.8 million in debt, according to court records.
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Starbucks invests $500K in new Montehiedra shop
August 31, 2017
Starbucks Puerto Rico opened its 24th store at The Outlets at Montehiedra mall’s food court, following a $500,000 investment, Baristas del Caribe announced Wednesday.
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PR Trade and Export to host ‘Expo Puerto Rico 2017’
August 30, 2017
Puerto Rico Trade and Export will host on Sept. 6-7 a multi-sector business event, “Expo Puerto Rico 2017” at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Neolpharma Group to invest $35M in Caguas expansion
August 29, 2017
Mexican pharmaceutical Neolpharma Group, which began operating in Puerto Rico in 2013, will invest $35 million to expand its Caguas facility, creating 150 new jobs over a 24-month period, company and government officials said.
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P3 Authority re-opens RFQ process through Sept. 6
August 29, 2017
Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero announced that due to “high interest” from consulting firms, the agency has re-opened the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process through Sept. 6.
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Serafina Beach Hotel to open in Condado on Nov. 15
August 29, 2017
The Serafina Beach Hotel, a 96-room oceanfront property in the heart of San Juan’s Condado tourist district, is set to open Nov. 15, according to published reports.
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